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Photo of Virginia opossum Basil resting in his exhibit area. He is snuggled into a fleece blanket, which is tucked inside a log.

May 06, 2025

Remembering Basil, Our Virginia Opossum

We are very sad to share that Basil — a rescued Virginia opossum who was favorite of many Small Mammal House visitors — died May 1.

A jumping lemur leaf frog. Credit: Roshan Patel/Smithsonian

May 02, 2025

Happy Amphibian Week 2025

This Amphibian Week, take a closer look at what makes these species so wonderfully weird and worthy of our attention.

A leafy-looking gecko resting on a log.

April 17, 2025

Leaf-tailed Gecko Treated for Skin Cancer With Chemotherapy

A 4-year-old Henkel’s leaf-tailed gecko recently underwent treatment for skin cancer at the Zoo's veterinary hospital.