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Giant panda Bao Li romps through the snow
January 08, 2025

See How the Pandas (And Other Animals) Enjoyed a Chilly Snow Day ›

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!

Red panda Asa eating a bamboo shoot at Asia Trail.
June 05, 2020

Bringing the Zoo to You: May 2020 ›

Behold a brunch between a sloth and a golden lion tamarin, catch a close-up of newborn black-footed ferret kits and get a glimpse of giant pandas gorging themselves on bamboo shoots. All of these events (and more) made for a memorable May at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology...

Side view of a panda eating bamboo in the snow
February 28, 2020

Your Go-to Guide for a Winter Day at the Zoo ›

Add a little sunshine to a gray winter day with a trip to the Smithsonian’s National Zoo. There’s still plenty to see from December through March. This guide will help you plan for a cold-weather visit.

North American river otter pup Potomac explores his habitat at American Trail.
May 31, 2019

A River Otter "Pupdate" ›

The Zoo's 4-month-old North American river otter pups are gaining confidence and exploring their habitat on American Trail, says animal keeper Jackie Spicer.

North American River Otter Pups Coquille (female), Potomac (male) and Nash (male).
April 05, 2019

New at the Zoo: North American River Otter Pups ›

The Smithsonian’s National Zoo is otterly delighted to introduce Coquille, Potomac and Nash — American Trail’s adorable North American river otter pups! Get the latest news in this PUPdate.

A sea lion demo at the Smithsonian's National Zoo
October 06, 2017

A Day in the Life of an American Trail Keeper ›

A stroll down American Trail brings visitors face-to-face with swimming sea lions, busy beavers and resourceful ravens. What visitors may not see are the dedicated keepers working hard behind the scenes preparing diets, training animals and cleaning habitats. Get a glimpse into a day in the life of...