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Bearded emperor tamarin ›
Scientific Name:
Tamarinus subgrisescens
Small Mammal House
Small Mammal House
Bennett's wallaby ›
Scientific Name:
Macropus rufogriseus
Small Mammal House
Small Mammal House
Binturong ›
Scientific Name:
Arctictis binturong
Claws & Paws Pathway
Claws & Paws Pathway
Black and rufous elephant shrew ›
Scientific Name:
Rhynchocyon petersi
Small Mammal House
Small Mammal House
Black pacu ›
Scientific Name:
Colossoma macropomum
Amazonia
Amazonia
Black tree monitor ›
Scientific Name:
Varanus beccarii
Reptile Discovery Center
Reptile Discovery Center
Black-and-white ruffed lemur ›
Scientific Name:
Varecia variegata variegata
Primates
Primates
Black-and-white warbler ›
Scientific Name:
Mniotilta varia
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.