Smithsonian's National Zoo

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Admission is Free

Grounds: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Last admittance 3 p.m.

See the Cheetah Cubs' New Grassy Den
Golden-Headed Lion Tamarins Born
First Vaccines Administered to Zoo Animals

Zoo News

Oct. 22, 2021

#CheetahCubdate 3: Cubs in the Grass

Animal care staff peeked in on Rosalie's five cheetah cubs in their new den of tall grasses.

Oct. 21, 2021

#CheetahCubdate 2: A New Den

Cheetah mom Rosalie has picked a new "den" for her cubs. She moved them, one by one, to a large clump of tall grasses in her yard. The area is well-protected and it is not uncommon for cheetah moms to move dens.

Oct. 19, 2021

#CheetahCubdate 1: An Introduction to Cuddle Puddles

Rosalie’s cubs are 1 week old today and there’s only good news to report: they’re adorable, fat and happy.

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