Press Release Archive

An archive of press releases from Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute.

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A playful panda flops over a wooden climbing structure, with half of his body hanging on each side.

Giant Panda Video and Photo Gallery

November 15, 2024
Asian elephant Kamala often raised her trunk to greet keepers in anticipation of receiving food. Credit: Robbie Clark

Elderly Female Asian Elephant Dies at Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

November 02, 2024
Giant panda Bao Li in his habitat at Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

Giant Panda Program Media Resources

October 23, 2024
A giant panda looks into the camera while exploring his new indoor habitat area.

Giant Pandas Arrive at Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute From China

October 15, 2024
A lantern in the shape of a chameleon extending its tongue.

ZooLights Returns Nov. 22 to Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

October 07, 2024
Photo of a male Kirtland's warbler perched in a pine tree. The warbler is a small yellow bird with gray markings on its face and back.

Drier Winter Habitat Impacts Songbirds’ Ability to Survive Migration

October 04, 2024
Photo of two women and a man standing together smiling. The people are all wearing formal clothing and the man holds a toy kiwi bird in his hands.

Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute Repatriates Kiwi Feathers to New Zealand

September 30, 2024
Photo of a female Guam sihek perched on a branch in an enclosure.

Guam Sihek Released to the Wild

September 23, 2024
The entrance gate at the Smithsonian's National Zoo

Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute Receives Accreditation From Association of Zoos and Aquariums

September 19, 2024
Two-year-old male giant panda Bao Li in his habitat at Shenshuping Base in Wolong, China, May 16.

David Rubenstein Donates $10 Million to Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute’s Giant Panda Program

September 17, 2024
Photo of a red backed salamander against a white backdrop.

Study Finds Salamanders Are Surprisingly Abundant in Northeastern Forests

August 28, 2024
Photo of a family of two adults and a young child riding a carousel together. All three people are wearing Halloween costumes.

Boo at the Zoo and Night of the Living Zoo Return This October

August 20, 2024
A picture of partially-shadowed Earth, as seen from the cold, gray surface of the Moon.

Smithsonian Scientists Devise Method to Secure Earth’s Biodiversity on the Moon

July 31, 2024
A woman and three men stand on a stage to accept an award. In the background, text on a screen reads, "2024 International Champion: Germany"

Smithsonian Scientist Wins Prestigious Frontiers Planet Prize for Work on European Freshwater Biodiversity

July 26, 2024
Photo of a large, diverse group of people standing outdoors.

New Initiative Explores Innovative Financing Solutions for Co-Management of Ecosystems and Public Health in Africa

July 22, 2024
Photo of an adult sea lion standing on land.

Sea Lion Dies at Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

July 05, 2024
caterpillar

Rising Carbon Dioxide May Be Diluting Plant Nutrients, Threatening Herbivores

June 13, 2024
Two-year-old male giant panda Bao Li in his habitat at Shenshuping Base in Wolong, China, May 16.

Two New Giant Pandas Coming to Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute From China by End of the Year

May 29, 2024
Photo of black-footed ferret with her newborn kits.

Black-Footed Ferrets Born at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

May 17, 2024
Photo of Smithsonian scientist Fernanda Abra smiling and holding an award. Beside her stands British royal Princess Anne, who presented her with the award.

Smithsonian Project to Save Amazonian Primates from Road Impacts Wins U.K. Whitley Award

May 09, 2024
Small Mammal House staff cradle two tiny pygmy slow loris babies in their hands.

Pygmy Slow Lorises Are Born at Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

April 04, 2024
Photo of Peter Leimgruber. Peter is a middle-aged Caucasian man with short brown hair and glasses. He is in an outdoor setting.

Peter Leimgruber Named Director of Conservation and Science at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

February 08, 2024
A cotton-top tamarin perches on a tree branch.

Public Can Help Name Cotton-Top Tamarins at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

February 05, 2024
Walnut, a white-naped-crane, strolls through a field of flowers at the NZCBI Front Royal Campus.

White-Naped Crane Dies at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

January 31, 2024