News Archive

There are plenty of objects and artifacts at the Smithsonian that are old. But at the National Zoo, there's not much older than Rulon and Chyna.

Two animal care experts share why this new species might become your next obsession.

Seven months ago, the world fell in love with a little Asian elephant named Linh Mai. As she turns 7 months old, we're taking a look back at her most memorable moments.

As habitat fragmentation threatens Virginia's wildlife, two retired neighbors are turning their farms into biodiversity havens backed by Smithsonian science.

Halloween traditions return to the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute this October with two wildly popular after-hours events: Boo at the Zoo, sponsored by Mars, Incorporated, and Night of the Living Zoo.

“The cubs are really just balls of fur that eat and sleep right now,” said Jessica Kordell, assistant curator of carnivores.

Once pushed to the brink of extinction, the oryx is becoming one of conservation's most inspirational stories.

To find out why Eastern box turtles are declining across Virginia, Smithsonian staff are getting creative.

Hiding in Appalachia’s cool mountain streams is one impressively large salamander.

Find comprehensive resources for media on the giant panda program at the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute.

Giant panda Bao Li celebrated turning 5 years old with a shark-themed birthday bash, complete with a fruitsicle "cake" and boat buoy enrichment.

Smithsonian researchers have identified the genetic relationships among all the Hawaiian honeycreeper species that were known to exist since the arrival of Europeans to the islands.

Feast your eyes on our frisky bat-eared fox kits—the first born here in 75 years—in this keeper Q&A!

Join us in celebrating the dedicated professionals who care for our animal ambassadors!

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!

Flamingo parenting comes with plenty of surprises. Bird House curator Sara Hallager explains.

We could hardly "bear" the wait. A shaggy pair of sloth bear cubs have officially made their Zoo debut.

With only a few hundred red wolves left, Smithsonian scientist Jennifer Nagashima is pioneering new ways to preserve their genetic diversity.

It's on our currency, our seals, and in our imagination. But how well do you really know the bald eagle?

Think cats hate water? Learn what makes the fishing cat one of Asia’s most remarkable, and least understood, wild predators.

Veterinary technician Jo Fujito builds dummy devices that help the National Zoo’s animals practice for medical procedures.

They're one of North America’s most recognizable animals, but how well do you really know these fascinating creatures?

Visitors can celebrate elephants during EleFest, a three-day festival at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute Aug. 7–9.

Get to know our delightful brown pelican rescues—Eugene, Pippin and Frankie—in this Q&A with keeper Erin Whatley.