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Jul. 31, 2023
Why is giant panda Mei Xiang sleeping for longer periods, eating less and denning? After going into estrus this spring, months later, she's experiencing a pseudopregnancy—even though she did not...
Side profile of a flamingo standing in a pool with other flamingos behind it. A gathering of flamingos is called a "flamboyance."
Jul. 28, 2023
From scorching deserts to freezing oceans, birds have developed incredible methods for regulating their body temperatures.
Jul. 28, 2023
In this Focus on the Future, learn how Juliana Vélez Gómez created wildlife friendly practices that benefited Colombian ranchers, while providing new opportunities for young women in science.
Jul. 26, 2023
Scientists identify best practices for reintroduction of endangered and extinct amphibians in a new publication.
Giant panda Mei Xiang celebrates her 25th birthday with a fruitsicle cake.
Jul. 22, 2023
Asia Trail keepers at the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute in Washington, D.C., celebrated giant panda Mei Xiang’s 25th birthday.
Giant panda Tian Tian eats a cake-shaped fruitsicle for his birthday.
Jul. 17, 2023
Whether you’re a human or a giant panda, nothing beats a frozen treat on a hot summer day! Learn how to eat like a panda with this refreshing recipe.
Jul. 16, 2023
In honor of National Zookeeper Week, we're recognizing some of the dedicated professionals who go above and beyond for the animals in our care.
Baby gorilla Zahra looks into the camera while being held by her mother, Calaya.
Jul. 14, 2023
6-week-old baby gorilla Zahra is becoming more curious about the world beyond her mother's protective arms, writes primate keeper Lynne McMahan.
Jul. 12, 2023
Meet our moo-velous cattle: Holstein Magnolia (a.k.a. Maggie) and Hereford Willow! These charming cows are also incredibly intelligent—they have learned medical behaviors that enable our animal care...
Closeup of a one-month-old baby black footed ferret. Its eyes are closed and it has pale fur.
Jul. 05, 2023
Viewers of the black-footed ferret cam, take note: these tiny endangered babies have just passed one month old! 
Jun. 30, 2023
Focus on the Future is a series that seeks to highlight the early career scientists who conduct research at the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute.
Jun. 30, 2023
From sweet snuggles to sassy vocalization and snatching snacks, it’s been a busy June for our growing meerkat pups! 
Andean bear cub Sean chews on a piece of cardboard.
Jun. 23, 2023
Catch up on the latest news about the Zoo's 7-month-old Andean bear cubs, Ian and Sean. 
Jun. 23, 2023
A new #GorillaStory has begun! Get the latest update on our 4-week-old western lowland gorilla, Zahra, from primate keeper Valerie Schultz. 
A yellow and black-colored carpenter bee perches atop a purple flower with green grasses and wildflowers behind it.
Jun. 21, 2023
Curator of horticulture Teresa Vetick gives her top tips to build your own pollinator-friendly garden.
Addax Terri rests beside a fence at the Africa Trail exhibit.
Jun. 15, 2023
The Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute is mourning the loss of a 2-year-old female addax named Terri who died June 12.
After five days of public voting and just under 24,000 votes, the baby western lowland gorilla at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute is named Zahra [ZAH-rah], which means “beautiful flower” in Swahili.
Jun. 09, 2023
After five days of public voting and just under 25,000 votes, the baby western lowland gorilla is named Zahra [ZAH-rah], which means “beautiful flower” in Swahili.
Jun. 07, 2023
The beaver is one of North America's greatest ecosystem engineers and conservation success stories, and we are thrilled to welcome a second beaver to the American Trail!
Jun. 07, 2023
Our newest member of the wallaby mob at the Small Mammal House has been named! Meet Winton in this keeper Q&A.
Jun. 07, 2023
Over the past few months, the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute welcomed some adorable new members to the Zoo family.   Say hello to our newest (and cutest) baby animals!
Caravan of camels moving across the edge of the Chalbi Desert in Marsabit County, Kenya.
Jun. 06, 2023
 The Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (NZCBI)’s Global Health Program and partners including the International Livestock Research Institute, Government of Kenya Zoonotic...
Western lowland gorilla infant cradled in her mother's arms. She is looking up at the viewer with her mouth open, appearing to be smiling.
Jun. 05, 2023
Starting today, June 5, western lowland gorilla fans will have an opportunity to vote on a name for a baby gorilla born May 27 at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute.
Female black-footed ferret Hickory in a nest box nursing her kits at the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute in Front Royal, Virginia.
Jun. 02, 2023
Carnivore keepers at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (NZCBI) in Front Royal, Virginia welcomed a litter of endangered black-footed ferrets last week. One-year-old...
Newborn gorilla cradled by mother Calaya, a 20-year-old female western lowland gorilla. She gave birth to her second offspring May 27 at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute.
May. 28, 2023
For the first time in five years, primate staff are celebrating the birth of a western lowland gorilla—a critically endangered species. It was born between midnight and 6:15 a.m. May 27 to mother...
Three meerkat pups were born to mother Sadie and father Frankie May 10, 2023.
May. 24, 2023
For the first time in 16 years, Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (NZCBI) in Washington, D.C., is celebrating the birth of three meerkats.