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Close-up of Asian elephant Maharani's face.
Jul. 12, 2019
Happy Birthday, Maharani!
Female Asian elephant Maharani is turning 29 years old Sunday, July 14, and we are celebrating with her favorite thing—food!
An Asian elephant with large tusks walks near houses in Myanmar
Jun. 12, 2019
A New Tool for Saving Asian Elephants and Other Large Species
Large animals, like the Asian elephants, have evolved to grow and mature at a different rate than many smaller species monitored by organizations like the International Union for the Conservation of... read more
May. 17, 2019
Elephant Update: Treating Shanthi’s Arthritis
Like many aging animals, Asian elephant Shanthi has osteoarthritis. She was first diagnosed with the chronic condition when she was in her teens. Zoo keepers and veterinarians have spent decades... read more
Mar. 01, 2019
8 Historic Photos of the Zoo to Celebrate Its 130th Anniversary
The Smithsonian’s National Zoo opened its doors in 1891. To celebrate its 130th anniversary, look back at how the Zoo has evolved through the years.
Mar. 01, 2019
Training Swarna for Tooth Radiographs
When Asian elephant Swarna needed her teeth examined, animal keepers tried something that had never been done at the Zoo before. Over two months, they trained the 44-year-old elephant to voluntarily... read more
Jul. 16, 2018
Happy National Zookeeper Week!
In honor of National Zookeeper Week, the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute is featuring some of the dedicated professionals who go above and beyond for the animals in our... read more
Male Asian elephant in Myanmar.
Jun. 01, 2018
Wild Personalities: Elephant Edition
Learn all about studying elephant personalities in this Q&A with Shifra Goldenberg, a research associate with the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute’s Conservation Ecology Center.
May. 18, 2018
Today Is Endangered Species Day
The Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute is dedicated to saving species. Every day, its scientists and partners undertake important conservation efforts to protect species... read more
A large Asian elephant, Spike, with tusks and gray skin stands in the Smithsonian's National Zoo's Elephant Community Center
Apr. 27, 2018
Smithsonian’s National Zoo Celebrates Male Asian Elephant Spike’s Public Debut
On April 27, 2018, Asian elephant Spike received a celebratory cake as he explored his new habitat in the Elephant Community Center at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology... read more
A male Asian elephant with tusks stands in a brightly lit barn at the Smithsonian's National Zoo
Apr. 24, 2018
Media Advisory: National Zoo Celebrates Male Asian Elephant Public Debut Friday
Asian elephant Spike will receive a celebratory cake as he explores his new habitat in the Elephant Community Center at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute.