New research shows limitations to recovery without consistent conservation efforts.
What impact does the lack of biodiversity have on the health of these ecosystems
This holiday season, the Zoo invites you to give thanks to a beloved American icon—but not at the dining room table. Learn about how Bird House keeper Jen Ferraro helps care for the Zoo’s resident turkeys.
Many heritage breeds have origins tracing back hundreds of years.
The spotted turtle is a small species of turtle found near ponds, swamps and streamside habitats in the eastern United States and lower Canada. They are recognizable for the yellow polka-dot pattern covering their bodies.
Fact Sheet Conservation Physical Description Spotted pond turtles have a brown
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.
The Panamanian golden frog is a tiny, brightly colored, frog-like toad native to the rainforests and cloud forests of Panama, though it is extinct in the wild. Its bright coloration warns predators of its overwhelming toxicity.
Both male and female Panamanian golden frogs have similar coloration and patterns
She has caught several wild ducks that have foolishly strayed into her yard.
In summer 2023, Bird House keepers celebrated the arrival of orchard oriole chicks—the first hatched in human care—and Baltimore oriole chicks. Curator Sara Hallager shares an update about the team’s success.
They have independent, curious and easy-going personalities.
Get the answers to frequently asked questions about giant panda Bei Bei’s departure from the Smithsonian’s National Zoo.
Will the public have a chance to say goodbye to Bei Bei before he leaves?
An elegant, graceful antelope (which may be behind the legend of the unicorn), the scimitar-horned oryx is supremely adapted to desert life. Currently extinct in the wild, conservation scientists are working on reintroduction programs in Tunisia, Chad and Niger.
Both male and female scimitar-horned oryx have long, ridged, sharp-tipped and curved
She’s spunky, engaging and loves eating bugs. Get to know this 10-year-old female sloth bear, the newest resident of the Zoo’s Asia Trail.
And as you might have already guessed, this 10-year-old female sloth bear is the
