At the Zoo's Little Critters: Nature Play area, young children and their caregivers can have fun with free, nature-based play activities.

Some birds listen in on prairie dog alarm calls to learn when predators are close, according to a new study from our grassland science team.

Sea lions are noisy—but how many sounds can they make? Quench your curiosity in this virtual keeper talk with American Trail keeper Sydney Lenz!

The tiny ducklings are currently living behind the scenes at the Bird House.

Want to tell the western lowland gorillas apart? This introductory guide will help you spot each of the six residents of the troop.

Bleats and chirps between two giant pandas are a sure sign that flirtatious feelings are in the air! Read all about the bears and the bleats in our latest #DCPandas update.

This peculiar-looking canine uses its exceptional hearing to hunt for termites and beetles — here are some more fun facts about the species.

One year after a translocation project brought the Guam kingfisher, or sihek, to a remote Pacific island, Zoo scientists say the iconic species is showing signs of recovery.