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Ring-tailed lemur ›
Scientific Name:
Lemur catta
Primates
Primates
Rock hyrax ›
Scientific Name:
Procavia capensis
Small Mammal House
Small Mammal House
Rose-breasted grosbeak ›
Scientific Name:
Pheucticus luovicianus
Bird House
Bird House
Roseate spoonbill ›
Scientific Name:
Platalea ajaja
Amazonia
Amazonia
Ross's goose ›
Scientific Name:
Anser rossii
Bird House
Bird House
Ruddy duck ›
Scientific Name:
Oxyura jamaicensis
Bird House
Bird House
Ruddy quail-dove ›
Scientific Name:
Geotrygon montana
Bird House
Bird House
Ruddy turnstone ›
Scientific Name:
Arenaria interpres
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.