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Canada lynx ›
Scientific Name:
Lynx canadensis
Great Cats
Great Cats
Canvasback ›
Scientific Name:
Arthya valisineria
Bird House
Bird House
Carolina wren ›
Scientific Name:
Thryothorus ludovicianus
Bird House
Bird House
Cedar waxwing ›
Scientific Name:
Bombycilla cedrorum
Bird House
Bird House
Chacoan peccary ›
Scientific Name:
Catagonus wagneri
Claws & Paws Pathway
Claws & Paws Pathway
Chicken ›
Scientific Name:
Gallus gallus domesticus
Kids' Farm
Kids' Farm
Chinese alligator ›
Scientific Name:
Alligator sinensis
Reptile Discovery Center
Reptile Discovery Center
Chinese crocodile lizard ›
Scientific Name:
Shinisaurus crocodilurus
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.