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Sep. 21, 2017

Two Dama Gazelle Calves Born at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo

The Cheetah Conservation Station at the Smithsonian's National Zoo is celebrating a baby boom of critically endangered dama gazelles. Three calves were born Aug. 30, Sept. 16 and Sept. 18 to mothers Adara, Fahima and Zafirah, respectively.

Sep. 19, 2017

Autumn Fun at the Zoo!

There are many things to love about autumn: pandas playing in the leaves, spiced teas, hot chocolate and October celebrations. From Conservation Discovery Day to Boo at the Zoo, there's no shortage of events, and members receive discounted tickets!

Sep. 14, 2017

Giant Panda Mei Xiang Is Not Pregnant

The giant panda team at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute has determined that Mei Xiang (may-SHONG) will not give birth this year.

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The Smithsonian’s National Zoo transported its 9-week-old male Sumatran tiger cub to the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, where he will live and thrive with another young male tiger cub.

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Tiger Cub Moves to San Diego

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