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A close-up portrait of female siamang Adi.
October 21, 2022

A Day in the Life of Siamangs Adi and Guntur ›

Meet Adi and Guntur, our two new siamangs at Gibbon Ridge! Over the past year, it has been really fun getting to know their personality quirks and watching their bond with each other grow. Let’s explore a day in their life!

A close-up portrait of female siamang Adi.
March 04, 2022

Say Hello to Our New Siamangs, Adi and Guntur ›

The cool new couple at Gibbon Ridge are smart, sweet and specialize in singing duets — meet siamangs Adi and Guntur!

Black furry ape with long arms on a rope ladder
November 05, 2021

Get To Know Our Gibbons ›

They’re goofy, sweet and superstars at training — meet Ronnie and Bradley, the Smithsonian’s National Zoo’s siamangs! These apes may be small in stature, but their endearing personalities (and booming calls) make their presence felt far beyond Gibbon Ridge.

A gibbon (siamang) named Ronnie with black fur and long arms sits on a small wooden bridge made of branches, with its arm outstretched and grasping a branch
October 23, 2020

How Long Are a Gibbon’s Arms? And More Gibbon Facts ›

Oct. 24 is International Gibbon Day, so take a few minutes to learn all about these acrobatic apes.

Red panda Asa with St. Patrick's Day enrichment.
April 03, 2020

Bringing the Zoo to You: March 2020 Edition ›

From flamingo courtships to weekly weigh-ins for the African lions, the Smithsonian’s National Zoo is buzzing with beastly activity behind the scenes!

A primate, called a siamang, with thick black fur, long limbs and a large, round throat sack opens its mouth to make a vocalization
January 03, 2020

Featured Creature: Meet the Gibbons! ›

Swing into the new year with an animal that knows a thing or two about swinging: gibbons! Get to know Sydney, Ronnie and Bradley from primate keeper Carly Hornberger.