There’s a new tiger in town! Meet Pavel, a 10-year-old Amur tiger who lives at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo’s Great Cats habitat.
We have the space and capability to house three large cat species.
If you are in the eastern United States and encounter a bird that looks like a little brown check-mark with a loud voice, it’s probably a Carolina wren. These charismatic little birds are frequent visitors to backyards and bird feeders.
They have bright creamy eye bands and white steaks on their wings.
With just a few tips and tricks, anyone can find salamanders and celebrate nature in their local area.
Some states, like Tennessee, have more than 50 individual species, while other states
Add a little sunshine to a gray winter day with a trip to the Smithsonian’s National Zoo. There’s still plenty to see from December through March. This guide will help you plan for a cold-weather visit.
Kids’ Farm: Alpacas have soft fleece for extra warmth.
Join us in wishing a very happy hatchday to our Komodo dragon, Murphy! Our calm, laid-back lizard turns 25 years old today.
They have a mouth full of 60 serrated, razor-sharp teeth that curve backwards to
Green tree pythons are named for their vibrant green color. These nonvenomous snakes and found in the tropical rainforests of New Guinea, eastern Indonesia, and the northeast Cape York Peninsula of Australia.
Fact Sheet Conservation Physical Description Green tree pythons have diamond
An update from Andean bear keeper Sara Colandrea on the latest happenings with Billie Jean and Quito.
Then, in mid-November, the fetuses were abruptly gone, and we have seen no evidence
Animal keeper Kyle Miller leaps into his experience caring for Cuban crocodiles!
Our exhibits have lots of plants and the water is a little murky.
Earlier this spring, a curious and playful pinniped splashed down on American Trail. Meet Ronin, our 1-year-old sea lion, who has charmed keepers and visitors alike since her debut in April!
We still have our 17-year-old female sea lion, Summer, who was rescued at just a
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!
Image: How have the cubs‘ personalities developed?
