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.
Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Friends of the National Zoo with a special tax-deductible gift
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, showcases an eclectic variety
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.
Rubenstein has pledged a second $4.5 million gift to support our giant panda conservation
Grevy’s zebras are the largest zebra species. They have thicker stripes and bigger ears than other zebras. They are also the most threatened. Fewer than an estimated 2,500 remain in the wild.
In 1882, Jules Grevy, the president of France, was given a zebra as a gift from the
Enjoy these 50 facts about giant pandas in honor of the Smithsonian’s National Zoo’s Giant Panda 50th Anniversary Celebration.
The Zoo’s first pandas, Ling-Ling and Hsing-Hsing, were a gift from Chinese Premier
January 24 and March 2 mark our African lion cubs first birthdays! Animal keepers Kristen Clark and Rebecca Stites reveal what’s new with the cubs in the latest Q&A!
Readers who are interested in giving the cats a birthday gift can donate to the Enrichment
Explore a detailed history and timeline of giant pandas at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute.
for the official welcome ceremony for giant pandas Ling-Ling and Hsing-Hsing, a gift
Kiwi are flightless, nocturnal birds native only to New Zealand. They have the second largest egg per body weight of any bird.
government of New Zealand gives the Smithsonian’s National Zoo a pair of brown kiwi as a gift
As the primate team celebrates Moke’s second birthday, keeper Alex Reddy reflects on the western lowland gorilla’s growing independence, bold personality and training triumphs.
If you would like to give Moke a gift for his birthday, you can do so by donating
Looking for more benefits? Unlimited parking? Guided specialty tours? Check out Circle and Council membership levels!
Circle and Council membership gifts allow the Zoo to provide world-class care, nutrition
