The Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute’s seven cubs are thriving! They received a clean bill of health at their first veterinary exam.
Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute 3001 Connecticut Ave., NW Washington
Check out the latest update on our 3.5-month-old gorilla infant from primate keeper Melba Brown.
Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute 3001 Connecticut Ave., NW Washington
Beginning today, June 30, the Smithsonian has approved an increase in the amount of visitors the Smithsonian’s National Zoo can admit daily, and an increase in our building capacities.
Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute 3001 Connecticut Ave., NW Washington
Dr. Princée is a population biologist with a broad experience of 35 years in nature conservation, ranging from analyzing multi-species bio-monitoring surveys in Central Africa and Madagascar, population viability assessment, and analysis of detailed demographic and genetic data on small populations of endangered species in zoos.
Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute 3001 Connecticut Ave., NW Washington
Draco, our cheetah who was losing weight, has gained a little weight and seems to be doing better this week!
Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute 3001 Connecticut Ave., NW Washington
Giant panda Bei Bei will receive a panda-friendly frozen cake specially made by the Zoo’s Department of Nutrition Science.
Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute 3001 Connecticut Ave., NW Washington
Keepers had a chance to weigh Bei Bei on Thursday, October 1, when Mei Xiang left her den to eat. He now weighs about 5 lbs. This is an increase of a pound since he was weighed last week!
Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute 3001 Connecticut Ave., NW Washington
Extinct in the wild for more than 35 years, scimitar-horned oryx are back in their native habitat thanks to international collaboration and the power of science.
Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute 3001 Connecticut Ave., NW Washington
Video Reproductive biologist, Budhan Pukazhenthi, with the Smithsonian’s Conse
Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute 3001 Connecticut Ave., NW Washington
In her latest update, primate keeper Melba Brown shares that 4-month-old Moke is embarking on a new era of discovery.
Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute 3001 Connecticut Ave., NW Washington
