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July 22, 2025
Keeping the Farm Animals Cool with Frozen Treats
Join animal keeper Nikki Maticic on a hot summer day as she prepares icy veggie snacks for the animals at Kids' Farm.

May 28, 2025
Zoo Welcomes Alpacas ‘Rainstorm’ and ‘Coffee Cup’
Fuzz fans, rejoice! Two new alpacas have made their debut at our Kids’ Farm exhibit.

July 11, 2018
5 Surprising Kids’ Farm Animal Facts
Think ewe know all there is to know about goats, pigs, donkeys and moooo-re? These Kids’ Farm animal facts may have you stumped!

April 05, 2018
A Day in the Life of a Kids' Farm Keeper
Painting with alpacas, training miniature donkeys and hosting hands-on animal encounters. It’s all in a day’s work for animal keepers Nikki Maticic and John Taylor! Follow their story for a behind-the-scenes look at a day in the life of a Kids’ Farm keeper.
September 26, 2017
Alpaca Dies at Smithsonian's National Zoo
The Smithsonian's National Zoo is mourning the loss of 12-year-old alpaca, Ziggy, who died Sept. 23.