Press Release Archive

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

Smithsonian Statement: WordFly Data Security Incident

July 22, 2022

First Whooping Crane Hatches at Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute

June 17, 2022

Claws and Paws Pathway Opens at Smithsonian’s National Zoo

May 27, 2022

Tragic Loss of Animal Life at Smithsonian’s National Zoo

May 03, 2022

Lesser Kudu Calves and a Golden-Headed Lion Tamarin Are Born at Smithsonian’s National Zoo

April 27, 2022

Giant Pandas Celebrate 50th Anniversary of the Giant Panda Program At Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

April 16, 2022

Media Advisory: Giant Panda 50th Anniversary Celebration April 16 and 17

April 11, 2022

D.C. Council Declares April 2022 as "Giant Panda Month" in Washington, D.C.

April 11, 2022

Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute and National Head Start Association Partner to Reach Children Nationwide About Animals and Conservation

March 31, 2022

Giant Panda Program Media Resources

March 16, 2022

Celebrating 50 Years of Giant Pandas at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

March 16, 2022

Stanley Crane Dies at Smithsonian’s National Zoo

February 09, 2022

Landmark Study Demonstrates Cultural, Ecological and Economic Benefits of Tribal Bison Restoration

January 31, 2022

Smithsonian Announces Modified Schedule for Museums and National Zoo Jan. 5–17

January 03, 2022

Arctic Birds Connect the World: Biologging Tech Tracking of Nearctic Seabirds Surprise Scientists with Diverse Migratory Paths from Shared Breeding Site

December 21, 2021

Brandie Smith Named Director of the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

November 09, 2021

Geoffroy's Marmoset Dies at Smithsonian's National Zoo

November 08, 2021

Golden-Headed Lion Tamarins Are Born at Smithsonian’s National Zoo

October 18, 2021

Lions and Tigers Continue To Recover From COVID-19 and First Vaccines Were Administered To Susceptible Species at Smithsonian’s National Zoo

October 15, 2021

Cheetah Cubs Are Born at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute

October 12, 2021

Lions and Tigers Recovering Well at Smithsonian’s National Zoo

October 08, 2021

Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute Cheetah Cub Successfully Transferred to Foster Cheetah Family in Oregon

October 06, 2021

Update on COVID-19 Positive Great Cats at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo

October 01, 2021

Update on COVID-19 Positive Great Cats at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo

September 24, 2021

Animal Care Staff Are Hand-rearing Cheetah Cub at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute

September 20, 2021