Animals
Meet the Animals of the National Zoo
Meet Our Animals
Displaying 137 to 144 of 221 Animals
Oriental fire-bellied toad
Exhibit:
Reptile Discovery Center
Ovenbird
Exhibit:
Bird House
Painted bunting
Exhibit:
Bird House
Painted river terrapin
Exhibit:
Reptile Discovery Center
Pallas's cat
Exhibit:
Claws & Paws Pathway
Palm warbler
Exhibit:
Bird House
Panamanian golden frog
Exhibits:
Amazonia,
Reptile Discovery Center
Poison frogs
Exhibits:
Amazonia,
Reptile Discovery Center
Animal News
July 31, 2026
Peek Inside Our Bat-eared Fox Family’s Den ›
Feast your eyes on our frisky bat-eared fox kits—the first born here in 75 years—in this keeper Q&A!
July 17, 2026
Happy National Zookeeper Week 2026 ›
Join us in celebrating the dedicated professionals who care for our animal ambassadors!
July 17, 2026
Asian Elephant Calf Linh Mai Takes Her First Swim, Showing Off Her Pachyderm Paddle ›
Look who’s learning to “elephant paddle!” Linh Mai, our 5-month-old Asian elephant calf, reached a major milestone this week: baby’s first swim!