8 Historic Photos of the Zoo to Celebrate Its 130th Anniversary
The Smithsonian’s National Zoo was created in 1889 and opened its doors in 1891. To celebrate its 130th anniversary, look back at how the Zoo has evolved through the years – from just 15 species on the National Mall to a sprawling Zoo campus in Rock Creek Park and a companion facility in Front Royal, Virginia.
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Behind the Scenes: A Wild Horse With a History of “Over-Aunting”
Helping care for the youngest herd member is common in many species, but elderly Przewalski's horse Emma has a habit of taking it to the extreme.
New Foals Born at Conservation Campus
Behind the scenes, our team welcomed four babies from three at-risk species: Hartmann’s mountain zebra, Przewalski’s horse, and Persian onager.
The Bears and the Bleats
Bleats and chirps between two giant pandas are a sure sign that flirtatious feelings are in the air! Read all about the bears and the bleats in our latest #DCPandas update.