Earth Optimism: Cheetahs
First come cubs, then comes species recovery. Find out how a thriving population in human care benefits wild cheetahs. On Earth Day weekend, April 21 to 23, the Smithsonian is convening the Smithsonian Earth Optimism Summit, an event about the science that's working to solve complex conservation challenges around the globe.
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Wolves Born at Research Campus
Exciting news! A trio of maned wolf pups were born this winter at the Zoo's private conservation campus in Front Royal, Virginia.
A Snow Day at the Zoo
Several inches of snowfall kept the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute closed to visitors, but the animals and their caretakers still had a good time!
Amazing Animal Stories of 2024
This year was filled with incredible and heartwarming stories about the animals and the people who care for them. Enjoy a look back at some of the amazing things that happened this year.