Newsroom
Find press releases, contact info and more
Contact the Media Relations Staff
Email to arrange an interview, request photos or video, or get information about our animals and research:
Join Our Media List
Register below with the subject line: "add to distribution list." Registration is open to media members only.
Mailing Addresses
Smithsonian's National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute
P.O. Box 37012 MRC 5516
Washington, DC 20013
Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute
1500 Remount Road
Front Royal, VA 22630
Asian Elephants at the Smithsonian's National Zoo
Asian Elephant Program Media Resources
We are excited announce the pregnancy of our Asian elephant, Nhi Linh. Find out more about Zoo's multigenerational herd as well as conservation work being done in the field.
Giant Pandas at the Smithsonian's National Zoo
Panda Program Media Resources
For five decades, the Smithsonian has worked with colleagues in China to advance giant panda conservation. Get in-depth details about the Zoo's giant panda program.
Latest Press Releases
Asian Elephant Program Media Resources ›
Find comprehensive resources for media on the Asian elephant program at the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute.
Asian Elephant Is Pregnant ›
For the first time in nearly 25 years, animal care staff are preparing for the highly anticipated birth of an Asian elephant calf.
ZooLights Returns Nov. 21 ›
Washington, D.C.’s beloved family-friendly winter wonderland, ZooLights, returns to brighten the holiday season.
Smithsonian Celebrates Birth of Four Cheetah Cubs ›
Keepers at the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute in Front Royal, Virginia are celebrating the births of a litter of cheetah cubs.
New Kits Born in Black-footed Ferret Cloning Research ›
The Smithsonian celebrates the birth of three litters of black-footed ferrets in the lineage of Antonia, a clone of a ferret who died more than 30 years ago.
Study: Small Herbivores Have a Big Impact on Grassland Health ›
New Smithsonian research indicates prairie dogs and grasshoppers have some of the largest impacts on grassland nutrient cycles.
Two Ticketed Halloween Celebrations ›
Boo at the Zoo and Night of the Living Zoo will return this fall at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo in Washington, D.C.
Shade-Grown Coffee Farms Are Undervalued in Carbon Markets ›
A new Smithsonian study reveals that carbon-capture initiatives may be overlooking a critical tool in sustainable farming programs: mature trees.
Filming and Photography
Filming at the Zoo ›
Get information about on-site filming at the Zoo in Washington D.C., or the Conservation Biology Institute in Front Royal, Virginia.
B-Roll YouTube Playlist ›
Browse a comprehensive playlist with footage and video clips on the Smithsonian National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute's YouTube channel.
Recent Animal Stories
How to Keep Classroom Pets Healthy ›
This blog from a Smithsonian intern highlights the joys of classroom pets, and outlines the steps necessary to keep students and animals safe.
How Grasshoppers Beat the Heat ›
On hot days, humans rely on air conditioning, pools and fans to cool us down. Grasshoppers came up with their own clever trick for beating the heat: climbing.
Giant Panda Qing Bao Gets a Checkup ›
Giant panda Qing Bao had a routine checkup Oct. 22. Veterinarians say she is in very good health!
7 Spooktacular Animal Facts for Halloween ›
Read on for some chilling curiosities from the creatures of the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute.
Zoo Welcomes Sailfin Lizards ›
A new species just arrived at the Reptile Discovery Center… and visitors can meet a living “dragon” up close!
A Guide to the Orangutans Living at the Zoo ›
Wondering which orangutan you’ll meet on your next visit? Get to know their names and personalities in this guide written by the Primates keeper team.
Virtual Field Trips Bring the Smithsonian to Preschoolers ›
Together with partners, educators at the Zoo and Smithsonian museums are delivering unique learning experiences to early childhood classrooms.
Meet Our Red Panda Cub ›
In this Q&A, keeper Jessica Kordell shares the latest on our red panda cub’s developments.
Conservation and Science Impact Report
The heart of our mission is to help build a more sustainable future for people, for wildlife and for nature. This annual report highlights our work in action.
About Us
The National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute leads the Smithsonian's global efforts to save species.
- History of the Zoo: Founded in 1889, the Zoo is part of the Smithsonian Institution, the world’s largest museum and research complex.
- About the Zoo: One of Washington, D.C.'s premiere destinations, the Zoo welcomes millions of visitors each year.
- About SCBI: Our 3,200-acre conservation campus, based in Front Royal, Virginia, is home to world-renowned science and research centers.
