Animals
Meet the Animals of the National Zoo
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Displaying 25 to 32 of 221 Animals
Australian snake-necked turtle
Exhibit:
Reptile Discovery Center
Bald eagle
Exhibit:
American Trail
Baltimore oriole
Exhibit:
Bird House
Band-tailed pigeon
Exhibit:
Bird House
Banded leporinus
Exhibit:
Amazonia
Barred owl
Exhibit:
Bird House
Barred tiger salamander
Exhibit:
Amazonia
Bat-eared fox
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Great Cats
Animal News
November 13, 2026
10 Turkey Facts to Gobble Up This Thanksgiving ›
Dive into the juicy history of America’s favorite barnyard bird.
November 09, 2026
Inside the Zoo’s Aquatic Environments, a Dedicated Team Keeps the Water Clean, Cool and Salty ›
The life support systems team monitors the Zoo’s water habitats with the same level of care that keepers devote to the animals.
October 09, 2026
The Smithsonian National Zoo's Cheetah Cub Cam Returns — With Five Adorable Reasons to Tune In ›
Four generations of one cheetah family now live at the Zoo's off-campus research facility. Meet the newest members.