Animals

Meet the Animals of the National Zoo

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North American river otter

Exhibit: American Trail

Northern copperhead

Exhibit: Reptile Discovery Center

Northern mockingbird

Exhibit: Bird House

Northern pine snake

Exhibit: Reptile Discovery Center

Northern pintail

Exhibit: Bird House

Northern shoveler

Exhibit: Bird House

Northern snakehead fish

Exhibit: Asia Trail

Northern tree shrew

Exhibit: Small Mammal House

Animal News

Giant panda Qing Bao enjoys her "4-ever sweet" birthday cake at Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute. Credit: Roshan Patel/Smithsonian
September 12, 2025

#DCPandas: Happy 4th Birthday, Qing Bao! ›

Profile view of two Canada lynx
September 12, 2025

Canada Lynx Have Arrived at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo ›

Cuban crocodile closeup
September 09, 2025

8 Fascinating Facts About the Cuban Crocodile, a Rare Caribbean Predator ›