A painted river terrapin hatchling was found swimming in an enclosure at the National Zoo. It’s the first successful breeding ...
WASHINGTON — An elephant baby is on the way at the National Zoo. Back in April 2024, Nhi Linh, a 12-year-old Asian elephant, and Spike, a 44-year-old Asian elephant, conceived a baby. Now, the ...
The tiny cubs, currently off-exhibit, are expected to debut in Spring 2026. Mike Bock Nearly one month old, the two sloth bear cubs are shown resting in their den on Jan. 5, 2026. Zoo staff are ...
For the Smithsonian National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (NZCBI), Christmas came early in 2025. Zookeepers were ...
The cubs’ mother, Molly, arrived at the zoo from Kansas last April and her pregnancy occurred after a breeding recommendation from the Species Survival Plan The Smithsonian's National Zoo is ...
The Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (NZCBI) announced Jan. 6 that two sloth bear cubs were born ...
The zoo's partnership with Saudi Arabia's Royal Commission aims to create a conservation program similar to the zoo's renowned panda program.
The Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute announced on Nov. 24 that one of its Asian elephants is expecting, marking the first time an elephant calf will be born at the zoo in ...
WASHINGTON -- The three giant pandas tumble around in their enclosure at the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, DC, munching on bamboo shoots and leaves, climbing branches and generally looking ...
Many mammal populations in European and North American zoos are aging—a trend that jeopardizes the long-term viability of ...