Animals
Meet the Animals of the National Zoo
Meet Our Animals
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American golden plover
Exhibit:
Bird House
American oystercatcher
Exhibit:
Bird House
American wigeon
Exhibit:
Bird House
Andean bear
Exhibit:
American Trail
Aquatic caecilian
Exhibit:
Amazonia
Arapaima
Exhibit:
Amazonia
Asian small-clawed otter
Exhibit:
Asia Trail
Australian big-headed turtle
Exhibit:
Reptile Discovery Center
Animal News
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!
July 17, 2026
Practical Tips for Anyone Currently Raising Nine Flamingo Chicks at the Same Time ›
Flamingo parenting comes with plenty of surprises. Bird House curator Sara Hallager explains.