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Elephant Cam

Now in high-definition, these cameras are operated by Friends of the National Zoo volunteers to ensure web visitors have the chance to see the Smithsonian's National Zoo's six Asian elephants—Ambika, Shanthi, Bozie, Kamala, Swarna, and Maharani—both inside the Elephant Community Center and outside in their yards.

Please note: While the cameras will be streaming live 24-hours a day, volunteer operators will only be following the elephants during regular business hours.

Scimitar-horned oryx and calf with "We Save Species" written across the photo

Asian elephant

An elepthant curls its trunk and lifts its foot

The largest living land mammals, elephants are intelligent, social and vital to their ecosystems. Slightly smaller than their African cousins, Asian elephants are native to India and Southeast... read more

Adopt an Asian Elephant

asian elephant

Asian elephants are classified as endangered on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Perhaps only 30,000 still live in forests of south and southeast Asia. For nearly 40 years, the... read more

Elephant Trails

elephant in outside yard
Elephant Trails is more than an exhibit; it is also an extensive conservation program built on decades of science. The Smithsonian’s National Zoo’s rich history of caring for and studying Asian... read more

Asian elephant News

Sept. 6, 2016
Smithsonian’s National Zoo Veterinarians Use Innovative Treatments to Ease Asian Elephant Shanthi’s Arthritis
Ever since 41-year-old Asian elephant Shanthi was diagnosed with arthritis in her front wrists more than a decade ago, animal care staff at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo have been working to minim... read more
Jul 18, 2016
Treating Shanthi's Arthritis
Born in Sri Lanka around 1975, Asian elephant Shanthi developed arthritis in her front-left leg more than a decade ago. While there is no cure for arthritis, there are ways to alleviate the symptoms... read more
Oct 21, 2015
Bozie Update
In late-September, our 38-year-old Asian elephant Bozie started displaying colic-like symptoms. Through blood tests, staff discovered that she has a serious infection that is affecting her appetite.... read more
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Smithsonian’s National Zoo’s Great Ape House Reopens

The Great Ape house will reopen on Tuesday morning.  This will be the first opportunity for the visitors and the media to see the Zoo’s infant Bornean orangutan born to Batang on Sept. 12.