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Aldabra tortoise
Exhibit:
Reptile Discovery Center
Asian elephant
Exhibit:
Elephant Trails
Beaver
Exhibit:
American Trail
Fennec fox
Exhibit:
Small Mammal House
Giant panda
Exhibit:
Asia Trail
Kori bustard
Exhibit:
Bird House
Lion
Exhibit:
Great Cats
Orangutan
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Primates
Animal News
July 02, 2026
How Well Do You Know America’s Bird? 9 Fascinating Facts About the Bald Eagle ›
It's on our currency, our seal, and our imagination — but how well do you really know America's bird?
June 25, 2026
7 Fascinating Facts About the Fishing Cat, a Wild Cat With an Aquatic Lifestyle ›
Think cats hate water? Learn what makes the fishing cat one of Asia’s most remarkable, and least understood, wild predators.
June 18, 2026
Can You Spot the Fakes? These Handmade Vet Tools Help Animals Take Part in Their Own Care ›
Veterinary technician Jo Fujito builds dummy devices that help the National Zoo’s animals practice for medical procedures.