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Clouded leopard ›
Scientific Name:
Neofelis nebulosa
Asia Trail
Asia Trail
Common yellowthroat ›
Scientific Name:
Geothlypis trichas
Bird House
Bird House
Corals and sea anemones (anthozoa) ›
Scientific Name:
Amazonia
Amazonia
Cotton-top tamarin ›
Scientific Name:
Saguinus oedipus
Small Mammal House
Small Mammal House
Cow ›
Scientific Name:
Bos taurus taurus
Kids' Farm
Kids' Farm
Cuban crocodile ›
Scientific Name:
Crocodylus rhombifer
Reptile Discovery Center
Reptile Discovery Center
Dunlin ›
Scientific Name:
Calidris alpina
Bird House
Bird House
Dwarf mongoose ›
Scientific Name:
Helogale parvula
Small Mammal House
Small Mammal 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.