The Pandas Are Coming!
Join First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, Smithsonian Secretary Dr. Lonnie G. Bunch III, and John and Adrienne Mars Director Dr. Brandie Smith as they announce the arrival of two new pandas to the Smithsonian's National Zoo by the end of 2024.
LATEST NEWS
Body by Bugs
For the Zoo’s insect-eating residents, no meal is complete without live, nutrient-packed bugs.
Baby Ferrets Are Growing Fast!
Each kit in the litter is currently gaining around 1% of its body weight per day. Watch them on our Black-footed Ferret Cam.
An Update on Shera
Recently, our Great Cats team bid farewell to African lion Amahle, who moved to another zoo to breed. Keeper Katy Juliano shares how Amahle's mother, Shera, is adjusting in this...
Fascinating Facts About Coral
In June, we're celebrating World Ocean Month! Learn about some of the amazing aspects of corals and how they shape our world.
Meet Our Pygmy Slow Loris Babies
In March, we celebrated two pygmy slow loris births! Now, the bright-eyed babies are getting braver and exploring their exhibit.
Remembering Two Tamanduas
In May, our Small Mammal House team said goodbye to two beloved tamanduas: Manny and Cayenne.
Meet Johnny Stutzman
Smithsonian graduate fellow Johnny Stutzman shares how mentors can mold a scientific career in our latest Focus on the Future.
Two New Giant Pandas Are Coming
The Smithsonian’s National Zoo will welcome a new pair of giant pandas, Bao Li and Qing Bao, by the end of the year.
Summer Film Nights at the Zoo
An unforgettable cinematic experience is coming to the Zoo this summer! Introducing Summer Film Nights: a free, family-friendly outdoor summer event series set to dazzle and entertain.
We Save Species
Our scientists and researchers play a leading role in the Smithsonian’s global efforts to save wildlife species from extinction and train future generations of conservationists.
Explore our conservation programs at the Zoo and our research headquarters in Front Royal, Virginia.
Live Streaming Webcams
See black-footed ferrets, elephants, lions and naked mole-rats on animal cams streaming live, 24/7 from the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute.