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Semipalmated sandpiper ›
Scientific Name:
Calidris pusilla
Bird House
Bird House
Shenandoah salamander ›
Scientific Name:
Plethodon shenandoah
Reptile Discovery Center
Reptile Discovery Center
Short-billed dowitcher ›
Scientific Name:
Limnodromus griseus
Bird House
Bird House
Siamang ›
Scientific Name:
Symphalangus syndactylus
Primates
Primates
Sloth bear ›
Scientific Name:
Melursus ursinus
Asia Trail
Asia Trail
Smallwood's anole ›
Scientific Name:
Anolis smallwoodi
Reptile Discovery Center
Reptile Discovery Center
Smooth-sided toad ›
Scientific Name:
Bufo guttatus
Amazonia
Amazonia
Snow goose ›
Scientific Name:
Anser caerulescens
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.