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Tiger poses with his tail out in the Great Cats exhibit.

January 23, 2025

Meet Vostok, the Zoo's New Amur Tiger

Vostok is a new face at the Zoo's Great Cats exhibit. Explore how animal care staff helped him adjust to his new home.

Bornean orangutan Kyle climbs a web made of recycled fire hose in the Great Ape House’s outdoor habitat. Photo credit: Connor Mallon, Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

January 22, 2025

Bornean Orangutan Dies at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

Primate staff are mourning the loss of Kyle, a 28-year-old male Bornean orangutan who died Jan. 10.

January 14, 2025

How Can You Tell the Giant Pandas Apart?

The Zoo's two giant pandas look quite similar to the untrained eye. Panda keeper Mariel Lally offers some tips you can use to spot the difference!

A giant panda looks into the camera while exploring his new indoor habitat area.

January 10, 2025

Giant Pandas Will Make Their Public Debut Jan. 24 at Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

On Jan. 24, giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao will make their public debut at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute.

Giant panda Bao Li romps through the snow

January 08, 2025

See How the Pandas (And Other Animals) Enjoyed a Chilly Snow Day

Several inches of snowfall kept the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute closed to visitors, but the animals and their caretakers still had a good time!