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Regular hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (last entry 3 p.m.)

Regular hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (last entry 3 p.m.)

Regular hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (last entry 3 p.m.)

Meet the Animals of the National Zoo

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a family visits siamangs at Gibbon Ridge

December 04, 2025

Applications Open for Behind-the-Scenes Volunteer Support ›

Looking for a unique way to make a difference next year? Consider joining the Zoo family!

Giant panda Qing Bao climbs a tree in her outdoor habitat on Nov. 1, 2025. Credit: Kaitlyn Adkins/Smithsonian

November 15, 2025

Giant Panda Qing Bao Gets a Checkup ›

Giant panda Qing Bao had a routine checkup Oct. 22. Veterinarians say she is in very good health!

Snapping turtle with gaping mouth

October 10, 2025

7 Spooktacular Animal Facts for Halloween ›

Read on for some chilling curiosities from the creatures of the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute.

Meet Our Animals

Displaying 217 to 222 of 222 Animals

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Your search returned no animal results. Try using different search terms and filter combinations.

Animal News

a family visits siamangs at Gibbon Ridge

December 04, 2025

Applications Open for Behind-the-Scenes Volunteer Support ›

Looking for a unique way to make a difference next year? Consider joining the Zoo family!

Giant panda Qing Bao climbs a tree in her outdoor habitat on Nov. 1, 2025. Credit: Kaitlyn Adkins/Smithsonian

November 15, 2025

Giant Panda Qing Bao Gets a Checkup ›

Giant panda Qing Bao had a routine checkup Oct. 22. Veterinarians say she is in very good health!

Snapping turtle with gaping mouth

October 10, 2025

7 Spooktacular Animal Facts for Halloween ›

Read on for some chilling curiosities from the creatures of the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute.