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Blue-billed curassow ›
Scientific Name:
Crax alberti
Bird House
Bird House
Bobcat ›
Scientific Name:
Lynx rufus
Claws & Paws Pathway
Claws & Paws Pathway
Brazilian rainbow boa ›
Scientific Name:
Epicrates cenchria
Amazonia
Amazonia
Brown pelican ›
Scientific Name:
Pelecanus occidentalis
American Trail
American Trail
Brush-tailed bettong ›
Scientific Name:
Bettongia penicillata
Small Mammal House
Small Mammal House
Bufflehead ›
Scientific Name:
Bucephala albeola
Bird House
Bird House
Caiman lizard ›
Scientific Name:
Dracaena guianensis
Reptile Discovery Center
Reptile Discovery Center
California sea lion ›
Scientific Name:
Zalophus californianus
American Trail
American Trail
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.