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Aldabra tortoise ›
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Geochelone gigantea
Reptile Discovery Center
Reptile Discovery Center
Asian elephant ›
Scientific Name:
Elephas maximus
Elephant Trails
Elephant Trails
Beaver ›
Scientific Name:
Castor canadensis
American Trail
American Trail
Fennec fox ›
Scientific Name:
Vulpes zerda
Small Mammal House
Small Mammal House
Giant panda ›
Scientific Name:
Ailuropoda melanoleuca
Asia Trail
Asia Trail
Kori bustard ›
Scientific Name:
Ardeotis kori
Bird House
Bird House
Lion ›
Scientific Name:
Panthera leo
Great Cats
Great Cats
Orangutan ›
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Pongo abelii
Pongo pygmaeus
Primates
Primates
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.