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Hot on the tailfeathers of a white-naped crane chick and two Guam kingfisher chicks, the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute’s bird team celebrated the arrival of yet another rare resident—a brown kiwi!
Ngati Hine Tahi—arrived at SCBI in July 2010 as a gift
Two new female Asian elephants, 19-year-old Trong Nhi (trong-nEE) and her daughter, 9-year-old Nhi Linh (nEE-lin), are now on public view at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (NZCBI) in Washington, D.C., having completed quarantine following their Nov. 7 arrival. Visitors are most likely to see them in the Elephant Community Center or outdoors exploring their habitat from 10 a.m. to noon daily. They will also rotate on view on the Elephant Webcam.
Trong Nhi and Nhi Linh are a gift from the Rotterdam
There’s a new species at the Bird House! Animal keeper Stacy Hill gives us the rundown on the clapper rail.
beyond what people might find on their porches as a “gift
„Shellebrate“ land hermit crabs and take a behind-the-scenes look at how keepers built a habitat for these charismatic crustaceans.
When people acquire a hermit crab from a gift store
The new bear in town is curious, daring and incredibly charming—meet Andean bear Brienne! This fall, she joined her grandmother Billie Jean and beau-to-be Quito at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo.
of the National Zoo with a special tax-deductible gift
Always free of charge, the Smithsonian’s National Zoo is one of Washington D.C.’s, and the Smithsonian’s, most popular tourist destinations, with more than 2 million visitors from all over the world each year. The Zoo instills a lifelong commitment to conservation through engaging experiences with animals and the people working to save them.
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Asia Trail is home to the some of the largest continent’s most unique species: sloth bears, red pandas, Asian small-clawed otters, clouded leopards and fishing cats.
The Asia Trail Gift Shop, located in the Visitor Center
The Smithsonian’s National Zoo is buzzing over a new pollinator-themed playground: Me and the Bee, sponsored by Land O’Lakes Inc. Adjacent to the Kids’ Farm and Conservation Pavilion, Me and the Bee encompasses 4,900 square feet of space where children of all ages can climb atop honeycomb steps, slide down a tree stump overflowing with golden honey and crawl inside hollow trees where bees make their abodes.
“Land O’Lakes’ gift will teach future generations of
Washington, D.C.’s beloved Smithsonian’s National Zoo holiday tradition is back and brighter than ever! Now in its 15th year, ZooLights takes thousands of visitors into a winter wonderland. Dozens of dazzling displays and half a million environmentally-friendly LED lights illuminate the Zoo’s pathways. Visitors can stroll through immersive lantern displays showing rainforest, grassland, desert, ocean and polar habitats and the animals that call them home. Live musical performances, delicious treat offerings and plenty of opportunities for holiday shopping make this special event an unforgettable experience for families and nature aficionados. WEEK 1 | Nov. 24, 25, 26 | Friday to Sunday WEEK 2 | Dec. 1, 2, 3 | Friday to Sunday WEEK 3 | Dec. 8, 9, 10 | Friday to Sunday WEEK 4 | Dec. 15, 16, 17 | Friday to Sunday WEEK 5 | Dec. 21, 22, 23 | Thursday to Saturday WEEK 6 | Dec. 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 | Tuesday to Saturday Please note: ZooLights does not feature the Zoo’s animals. All indoor animal exhibits will be closed to allow animals to get a full night’s rest. Last admittance to ZooLights is at 8:30 p.m. on Tuesdays-Saturdays, and 7:30 p.m. on Sundays.
Center’s restrooms, water fountains and Asia Trail gift
The Smithsonian’s National Zoo’s charismatic Bornean orangutan infant, Redd, will celebrate his second birthday Sept. 12! Since the last update in February, he has hit some major milestones. Get the latest scoop on this playful primate.
Fans can give Redd a birthday gift by making a donation
