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Tomistoma ›
Scientific Name:
Tomistoma schlegelii
Reptile Discovery Center
Reptile Discovery Center
Turkey ›
Scientific Name:
Meleagris gallopavo
Bird House
Bird House
Turquoise tanager ›
Scientific Name:
Tangara mexicana
Bird House
Bird House
Twig catfish ›
Scientific Name:
Farlowella spp.
Amazonia
Amazonia
Two-toed sloth ›
Scientific Name:
Choloepus didactylus
Small Mammal House
Small Mammal House
Vietnamese mossy frog ›
Scientific Name:
Theloderma corticale
Reptile Discovery Center
Reptile Discovery Center
Western lowland gorilla ›
Scientific Name:
Gorilla gorilla gorilla
Primates
Primates
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.