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Prehensile-tailed skink ›
Scientific Name:
Corucia zebrata
Reptile Discovery Center
Reptile Discovery Center
Prevost's squirrel ›
Scientific Name:
Callosciurus prevostii
Small Mammal House
Small Mammal House
Przewalski's horse ›
Scientific Name:
Equus ferus przewalskii
Small Mammal House
Small Mammal House
Puff adder ›
Scientific Name:
Bitis arietans
Reptile Discovery Center
Reptile Discovery Center
Pumpkinseed ›
Scientific Name:
Lepomis gibbosus
Bird House
Bird House
Pygmy slow loris ›
Scientific Name:
Nycticebus pygmaeus
Small Mammal House
Small Mammal House
Red knot ›
Scientific Name:
Calidris canutus
Bird House
Bird 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.