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July 22, 2025
Keeping the Farm Animals Cool with Frozen Treats ›
Join animal keeper Nikki Maticic on a hot summer day as she prepares icy veggie snacks for the animals at Kids' Farm.
May 28, 2025
Zoo Welcomes Alpacas ‘Rainstorm’ and ‘Coffee Cup’ ›
Fuzz fans, rejoice! Two new alpacas have made their debut at our Kids’ Farm exhibit.
July 11, 2018
5 Surprising Kids’ Farm Animal Facts ›
Think ewe know all there is to know about goats, pigs, donkeys and moooo-re? These Kids’ Farm animal facts may have you stumped!
April 05, 2018
A Day in the Life of a Kids' Farm Keeper ›
Painting with alpacas, training miniature donkeys and hosting hands-on animal encounters. It’s all in a day’s work for animal keepers Nikki Maticic and John Taylor! Follow their story for a behind-the-scenes look at a day in the life of a Kids’ Farm keeper.
September 26, 2017
Alpaca Dies at Smithsonian's National Zoo ›
The Smithsonian's National Zoo is mourning the loss of 12-year-old alpaca, Ziggy, who died Sept. 23.