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Gray seal ›
Scientific Name:
Halichoerus grypus
American Trail
American Trail
Gray tree frog ›
Scientific Name:
Hyla versicolor
Amazonia
Amazonia
Greater rhea ›
Scientific Name:
Rhea americana
Bird House
Bird House
Green aracari ›
Scientific Name:
Pteroglossus viridis
Amazonia
Amazonia
Green tree python ›
Scientific Name:
Morelia viridis
Reptile Discovery Center
Reptile Discovery Center
Guinea pig ›
Scientific Name:
Cavia porcellus
Amazonia
Amazonia
Hellbender ›
Scientific Name:
Cryptobranchus alleganiensis
Reptile Discovery Center
Reptile Discovery Center
Home's hinge-back tortoise ›
Scientific Name:
Kinixys homeana
Reptile Discovery Center
Reptile Discovery Center
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.