Washington's National Zoo is honoring its three giant pandas with nine days of events ahead of their return to China but stormy weather and a looming U.S. government shutdown have put something of ...

History of giant pandas in US zoos. Over 50 years ago, The National Zoo received its first pandas from China, Hsing-Hsing and Ling-Ling, as an effort to save the species by breeding them.

Hines worked for Friends of the National Zoo through 2021, often donning the panda costume. He left for a brief stint and returned to the zoo again in 2022, before leaving for good. "I was really ...

The Smithsonian museums and the National Zoo will open on Tuesday. After 35 days, shuttered parts of the U.S. government are slowly coming back to life, and tourists in Washington will once again ...

She had a spunky personality she showed off by either loudly indulging in her favorite snack or throwing her bedding from her ...

USA TODAY readers have spoken: The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden remains one of the best destinations in the country for animal and plant lovers alike. Each week, award nominees are selected ...

The Smithsonian National Zoo was the first US zoo to showcase pandas as part of what’s been called “panda diplomacy.” Zoo staff call it a “hiatus” in their five-decade wildly popular ...

National Zoo debuts a serene new habitat for birds and humans Historic bird building re-creates the quiet habitats of migratory birds that visitors can experience February 22, 2023 ...

People can help the Saint Louis Zoo gain national recognition by voting in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. A panel nominated 20 zoos around the United States for spotlight.

National Zoo Lovers Day, celebrated every April 8th, gives us a chance to celebrate the animals (and the people) that make zoos so special.

For most of us, visiting the zoo as a child brings up happy memories of adventures, melting ice cream, and childhood friends. Luckily, zoos aren’t just for kids; as a grown-up, you can go ...