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Zoo Evacuation Aug. 29

August 29, 2023
A sand cat lunges on a tree branch with rocky detailing behind it.

Can Sand Cats Survive Without Water? And Other Questions, Answered

August 28, 2023
Tian Tian relaxes in the shade at the giant panda habitat.

Giant Panda Tian Tian Celebrates Birthday

August 27, 2023
Photo of Fernanda Abra standing underneath a canopy bridge. The bridge is crossing over a road in the Amazon rain forest of Brazil.

Focus on the Future: Fernanda Abra

August 25, 2023
Elkhorn coral in the ocean.

New Technique Could Facilitate Rapid Cryopreservation of All Coral Species

August 23, 2023
Nigerian dwarf goats Wilma (left) and Betty.

Meet Our Nigerian Dwarf Goats

August 22, 2023
Giant Panda Xiao Qi Ji eats his third birthday cake.

Giant Panda Xiao Qi Ji Celebrates Third Birthday

August 21, 2023
A black-footed ferret kit stretches out on some rocky substrate in its enclosure.

Black-footed Ferret Kit Update: Vaxxed and Ready to Roll

August 17, 2023
Photo of a Przewalski's horse filly standing in a grassy field. She is a small, light brown colored horse with a short tail.

A Lucky Break: How One Przewalski's Horse Filly Beat the Odds

August 17, 2023
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How Long Can an Alligator Hold Its Breath? And Other Questions, Answered

August 15, 2023
Giant Panda cub Xiao Qi Ji sticks his nose in his 2nd birthday ice cake on the rock formation in the front of an outdoor yard. The cake has a red 2 on the front and various colors on the side. Bamboo sticks out the top and back of the ice cake.

Media Advisory: Miracle Cub Giant Panda Xiao Qi Ji's Birthday Celebration on Aug. 21

August 14, 2023
Asian elephants Nhi Linh and her mother Trong Nhi.

Getting to Know Trong Nhi and Nhi Linh

August 11, 2023
Photo of a dragonfly perched on a branch.

Recovery of Biodiversity of European Freshwater Comes to a Halt

August 11, 2023
Western lowland gorilla Zahra

#GorillaStory: Bright-Eyed Zahra

August 11, 2023
Side view of a large white veterinary transport vehicle (a large truck with a leaping kudu printed on the side).

How to Take a Lioness to the Vet

August 09, 2023
Panamanian golden frog mother and offspring on a white background. The toadlet is sitting on top of its mother's back.

From Tadpoles to Toadlets: Meet Our Panamanian Golden Frog Hatchlings

August 04, 2023
Photo of a clapper rail, floating on the surface of a body of water. The rail is a medium sized brown bird with a long beak.

New at the Zoo: Meet Our Clapper Rail

August 04, 2023
Giant panda Mei Xiang rests on a log in her outdoor habitat.

#PandaStory: Parties and Pseudopregnancies

July 31, 2023
Side profile of a flamingo standing in a pool with other flamingos behind it. A gathering of flamingos is called a "flamboyance."

How Do Birds Handle the Heat?

July 28, 2023
Photo of three people crouching beside a sleeping animal. One of the people is Juliana Velez Gomez.

Focus on the Future: Juliana Vélez Gómez

July 28, 2023

New Research Sheds Light on Amphibian Reintroduction Efforts

July 26, 2023
A female giant panda in a grassy enclosure investigates a fruitsicle cake shaped in the number 25.

Giant Panda Celebrates Birthday at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

July 22, 2023
Giant panda Tian Tian eats a cake-shaped fruitsicle for his birthday.

Eat Like a Panda: Make Your Own Fruitsicle!

July 17, 2023
Keeper Tallie Wiles feeds grapes to ostrich Linda.

Celebrating National Zookeeper Week: 2023

July 16, 2023
Baby gorilla Zahra looks into the camera while being held by her mother, Calaya.

#GorillaStory: Bracelet Baby

July 14, 2023