Animals

Meet the Animals of the National Zoo

Meet Our Animals

Displaying 17 to 24 of 218 Animals

American golden plover

Exhibit: Bird House

American oystercatcher

Exhibit: Bird House

American wigeon

Exhibit: Bird House

Aquatic caecilian

Exhibit: Amazonia

Arapaima

Exhibit: Amazonia

Asian small-clawed otter

Exhibit: Asia Trail

Australian big-headed turtle

Exhibit: Reptile Discovery Center

Australian snake-necked turtle

Exhibit: Reptile Discovery Center

Animal News

Visitors hang out on the grassy lawn near the Bird House.
July 10, 2025

The Hidden Architecture Behind a Wildlife-Friendly Garden at the Zoo

California Sea Lion
May 30, 2025

Wonder What a Sea Lion Sounds Like? We Asked a Zookeeper

Closeup of alpaca Coffee Cup's snout
May 28, 2025

Zoo Welcomes Alpacas ‘Rainstorm’ and ‘Coffee Cup’