Four beluga whales—Acadia, Lillooet, Osiris, and Sierra—just arrived in Chicago from Canada, marking a major move to the Shedd Aquarium after their former home, Marineland, closed. Between 21 and 27 years old, these middle-aged whales are being carefully introduced to their new environment, fed a diet of fish, squid, and clams, and kept separate from the other eight belugas for now. Their journey was no small feat: loaded into special containers and flown on a cargo plane, they were even given calming meds. Staff report they’re adjusting well—exploring, eating, and showing curiosity. While breeding isn’t ruled out, the focus remains on their comfort and care. Aquarium leaders say no current sea pen meets the standards these whales need, making Shedd’s facility a vital new home.
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