Animal Care News
Smithsonian's National Zoo Animals Weather Sandy
November 1, 2012
All the animals are safe and healthy! Zoo staff worked late into the cold, dark night and cleverly repurposed Boo at the Zoo decorations to prepare the Zoo for Sandy's ravages.
Recent News
Twin Fishing Cats Born at the National Zoo—a First
June 13, 2012
The Smithsonian's National Zoo is closer to cracking the code for breeding one of Asia's most elusive species with the birth of two fishing cats (Prionailurus viverrinus). Seven-year-old Electra delivered the kittens between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. May 18 in an off-exhibit den. Their birth marks an important milestone: this is the first time fishing cats have successfully bred and produced young at the National Zoo.
National Zoo’s 36-Year-Old Elephant Makes Musical Debut
May 2, 2012
When the elephant keepers at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo hear the sound of a harmonica, it is not the radio they have left on.
National Zoo Gorillas are the First to Participate in Heart Disease Study
March 29, 2012
The same device used to detect early warning signs of heart disease in humans will now benefit two male sub-adult gorillas at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo.
On St. Patrick’s Day, National Zoo Animals Find Treats at the End of the Rainbow
March 16, 2012
With St. Patrick’s Day just around the corner, animals—and their keepers—at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo’s Cheetah Conservation Station got into the holiday spirit.
Adorable Maned Wolf Pups Get a Medical Exam
February 17, 2012
The four maned wolf pups born Jan. 5 at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute in Front Royal, Va., received their first vaccinations Thursday during a routine medical exam.
National Zoo Animals Steal Hearts This Valentine’s Day
February 10, 2012
Where is the love this Valentine’s Day? At the Smithsonian’s National Zoo!
August 1, 2011
Keepers at the Zoo's Great Ape House gave the gorillas some beach-themed enrichment.
