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Ovenbird ›
Scientific Name:
Seiurus aurocapilla
Bird House
Bird House
Painted bunting ›
Scientific Name:
Passerina ciris
Bird House
Bird House
Painted river terrapin ›
Scientific Name:
Batagur borneoensis
Reptile Discovery Center
Reptile Discovery Center
Pallas's cat ›
Scientific Name:
Otocolobus manul
Claws & Paws Pathway
Claws & Paws Pathway
Palm warbler ›
Scientific Name:
Setophaga palmarum
Bird House
Bird House
Panamanian golden frog ›
Scientific Name:
Atelopus zeteki
Amazonia Reptile Discovery Center
Amazonia Reptile Discovery Center
Poison frogs ›
Scientific Name:
various species
Amazonia Reptile Discovery Center
Amazonia Reptile Discovery Center
Prehensile-tailed porcupine ›
Scientific Name:
Coendou prehensilis
Small Mammal House
Small Mammal House
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.