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Photo of a female Guam sihek perched on a branch in an enclosure.
September 23, 2024

Guam Sihek Released to the Wild ›

The entrance gate at the Smithsonian's National Zoo
September 19, 2024

Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute Receives Accreditation From Association of Zoos and Aquariums ›

Two-year-old male giant panda Bao Li in his habitat at Shenshuping Base in Wolong, China, May 16.
September 17, 2024

David Rubenstein Donates $10 Million to Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute’s Giant Panda Program ›

Photo of three field researchers standing in a meadow. Tall grasses partially obscure the people, who are looking through binoculars at something outside the frame.
September 16, 2024

Across the Smithsonian, Researchers Are Working Together to Save Virginia’s Birds ›

Two Pallas's cats peek their heads from behind a wooden post.
September 06, 2024

Creature Feature: Meet the “Grumpy” Pallas’s Cat ›

Asian elephants Nhi Linh (foreground) and Spike near the pool.
August 30, 2024

How Do You Stomp Out An Elephant Disease? ›

Photo of a red backed salamander against a white backdrop.
August 28, 2024

Study Finds Salamanders Are Surprisingly Abundant in Northeastern Forests ›

Photo of a family of two adults and a young child riding a carousel together. All three people are wearing Halloween costumes.
August 20, 2024

Boo at the Zoo and Night of the Living Zoo Return This October ›

American wigeon duckling
August 20, 2024

Make Way for Ducklings and Chicks ›

August 16, 2024

Black-footed Ferret Update: How to Do a Health Check ›

Gray seal Jo-Jo rests on a landing near her holding pool on American Trail.
August 02, 2024

Tips for Making the Most of Your Summer Visit to the Zoo ›

3-year-old male Clouded Leopard Paitoon stands in his yard looking just beyond the camera.
August 02, 2024

Meet the Zoo’s Clouded Leopards ›

Asian elephants Nhi Linh (foreground) and Spike near the pool.
August 01, 2024

Happy Asian Elephant Awareness Month ›

A picture of partially-shadowed Earth, as seen from the cold, gray surface of the Moon.
July 31, 2024

Smithsonian Scientists Devise Method to Secure Earth’s Biodiversity on the Moon ›

One of the pygmy slow loris babies at the Small Mammal House hangs from a branch in their habitat.
July 29, 2024

Our Pygmy Slow Loris Babies Have Names ›

A woman and three men stand on a stage to accept an award. In the background, text on a screen reads, "2024 International Champion: Germany"
July 26, 2024

Smithsonian Scientist Wins Prestigious Frontiers Planet Prize for Work on European Freshwater Biodiversity ›

Photo of a large, diverse group of people standing outdoors.
July 22, 2024

New Initiative Explores Innovative Financing Solutions for Co-Management of Ecosystems and Public Health in Africa ›

Animal keeper Sam Milne smiles at the Zoo's bald eagle, Acadia, who is looking back at Sam. They stand in the bald eagle habitat together, with Acadia perched atop Sam's glove.
July 22, 2024

Happy National Zookeeper Week 2024 ›

Two red-crowned crane chicks among a field of grasses and clovers.
July 17, 2024

Meet Our Rare and Endangered Crane Chicks ›

A tiny juvenile cricket perches on the snout of a brilliantly-colored blue and gray poison frog.
July 10, 2024

Body by Bugs: How the Zoo Feeds Insect-Eating Animals ›

Photo of an adult sea lion standing on land.
July 05, 2024

Sea Lion Dies at Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute ›

A black-and-white cam image of a baby black-footed ferret in the foreground and five more ferrets in a cuddle puddle behind it.
June 24, 2024

Black-footed Ferret Kit Update: Wrestle, Eat, Sleep, Repeat ›

African lion Shera rests on a pile of hay in her indoor enclosure at the Great Cats exhibit.
June 21, 2024

An Update on African Lion Shera ›

caterpillar
June 13, 2024

Rising Carbon Dioxide May Be Diluting Plant Nutrients, Threatening Herbivores ›

An underwater photo of a large, colorful elkhorn coral with many branches that resemble the antlers of an elk. Other large corals can be seen in the background.
June 08, 2024

Five Fascinating Facts About Coral ›