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African clawed frog ›
Scientific Name:
Xenopus laevis
Amazonia
Amazonia
African plated lizard ›
Scientific Name:
Gerrhosaurus validus
Reptile Discovery Center
Reptile Discovery Center
Allen's swamp monkey ›
Scientific Name:
Allenopithecus nigroviridis
Primates
Primates
Alligator snapping turtle ›
Scientific Name:
Macroclemys temminckii
Reptile Discovery Center
Reptile Discovery Center
Alpaca ›
Scientific Name:
Lama pacos
Kids' Farm
Kids' Farm
American alligator ›
Scientific Name:
Alligator mississippiensis
Reptile Discovery Center
Reptile Discovery Center
American avocet ›
Scientific Name:
Recurvirostra americana
Bird House
Bird House
American flamingo ›
Scientific Name:
Phoenicopterus ruber
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.