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American golden plover ›
Scientific Name:
Bird House
Bird House
American oystercatcher ›
Scientific Name:
Haematopus palliatus
Bird House
Bird House
American wigeon ›
Scientific Name:
Mareca americana
Bird House
Bird House
Andean bear ›
Scientific Name:
Tremarctos ornatus
American Trail
American Trail
Aquatic caecilian ›
Scientific Name:
Typhlonectes natans
Amazonia
Amazonia
Arapaima ›
Scientific Name:
Arapaima gigas
Amazonia
Amazonia
Asian small-clawed otter ›
Scientific Name:
Aonyx cinerea
Asia Trail
Asia Trail
Australian big-headed turtle ›
Scientific Name:
Emydura australis
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.