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.
March 18, 2024 #GorillaStory: I’ll Have What Mom’s Having At 10 months old, western
Our 5-month-old baby gorilla is experiencing her first autumn! Catch up with baby Zahra and her mother Calaya in this blog update from primate keeper Erin Stromberg.
I have been fortunate enough to watch several gorilla infants grow up here at the
Painted buntings are small songbirds that sport some of the most colorful feathers in North America, with males featuring brilliant blue, red, and green plumage. Despite their bright colors, these birds can be surprisingly hard to spot as they often stay hidden in dense vegetation.
Fact Sheet Conservation Physical Description Adult males have a bright blue
What sounds does an infant orangutan make? Primate keeper Erin Stromberg filmed the Smithsonian’s National Zoo’s 2-year-old Bornean orangutan Redd as he pleaded with his mother to share her food. Get the scoop on this and his latest milestones in this Q&A with Stromberg.
Although both males have always acted appropriately around Redd, Batang is still
The winter winds may blow chilly and cold, but they also bring out the sillies in our giant panda cub. The frisky 2.5-year-old tumbled around his outdoor habitat and showed off his unique somersault style.
They have noticed that Mei Xiang appears to have less patience with Xiao Qi Ji’s
Use your tiger eyes to see what it takes to care for the largest cat in the world and 2022’s Lunar New Year animal: the tiger! Get a peek inside the world of animal keeper and real-life Zoo Guardian Dell Guglielmo, who cares for the Zoo’s three tigers.
To mimic their natural landscape, the tigers’ outdoor habitats have tiers providing
During your next visit to Smithsonian’s National Zoo, be on the lookout for two friendly new faces at Lemur Island! Three-year-old collared lemur brothers Bentley and Beemer made their debut at the end of July.
Bentley and Beemer have sweet personalities and warmed up to keepers very quickly
When it comes to caring for babies at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo, it takes a village.
“We have every reason to believe that she will be a great mom, too, because the knowledge
Smithsonian scientists and partners provide free test kits for salamander pet owners to screen their animals for deadly diseases that are spread through the international pet trade.
The international pet trade can unintentionally spread diseases that can have devastating
Don’t let his prickly appearance deter you – Quillbur is a very friendly porcupine! Get to know our new prehensile-tailed porcupine in this Q&A with Small Mammal House keepers.
Their quills have barbed ends that hook into a predator’s skin once pierced.
