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Miniature donkey ›
Scientific Name:
Equus asinus domestic miniature
Kids' Farm
Kids' Farm
Mummichog ›
Scientific Name:
Fundulus heteroclitus
Bird House
Bird House
Naked mole-rat ›
Scientific Name:
Heterocephalus glaber
Small Mammal House
Small Mammal House
New Caledonian gecko ›
Scientific Name:
Rhacodactylus leachianus
Reptile Discovery Center
Reptile Discovery Center
North American porcupine ›
Scientific Name:
Erethizon dorsatum
Claws & Paws Pathway
Claws & Paws Pathway
North American river otter ›
Scientific Name:
Lontra canadensis
American Trail
American Trail
Northern blue-tongued skink ›
Scientific Name:
Tiliqua scincoides
Reptile Discovery Center
Reptile Discovery Center
Northern copperhead ›
Scientific Name:
Agkistrodon contortrix mokasen
Reptile Discovery Center
Reptile Discovery Center
Animal News
September 12, 2026
Happy 5th Birthday, Qing Bao ›
To celebrate giant panda Qing Bao's birthday, keepers went "far out" and created a 1970s-themed fête full of bright colors and iconic pop culture slogans.
September 11, 2026
See These 5 New Animals at Your Next Visit to the Smithsonian's National Zoo ›
From a spunky new sloth to a dazzling electric eel, get ready to meet the newest residents making themselves at home.
September 08, 2026
Happy 50th 'Zooniversary' to Chyna and Rulon, the Zoo’s Aldabra Giant Tortoises ›
There are plenty of objects and artifacts at the Smithsonian that are old. But at the National Zoo, there's not much older than Rulon and Chyna.