A few weeks ago, these two baby pygmy slow lorises, were the Smithsonian National Zoo's first-ever pygmy slow loris birth, a major accomplishment with regards to the zoo's efforts in conservation for this endangered spe...
When (parents Mei Xiang and Tian Tian, and their three-year-old cub Xiao Qi Ji) after a joint research agreement between the US and China expired, marking what seemed like a permanent end to the era of panda diplomacy...
Giant panda Mei Xiang celebrated her 25th birthday at Smithsonian’s National Zoo on Saturday, July 22, marking her last birthday in D.C. Mei Xiang, who has lived in D.C. "on loan" since December of 2000 will be retur...
The bad news, you've just seen a *curious* black bear looming around D.C. The good news is, if you play your cards right, they should be harmless?! When we think about the natural habitat of bears, we generally don't...
Now that is a bear-y unusual sight for D.C.! A juvenile black bear caused a minor but cute commotion on Friday morning, June 9, in Northeast's Brookland neighborhood. Washingtonians starting their day spotted the...
A pregnant critically endangered western lowland gorilla gave birth at Smithsonian’s National Zoo on Saturday, May 27. Born between 12 a.m. and 6:15 a.m. to 20-year-old mother Calaya and 31-year-old father Baraka, th...
Smithsonian's National Zoo family just got a little bigger! Three baby meerkats were born at the zoo in the early morning of Wednesday, May 10, the zoo announced on May 24. The meerkat pups were born to 5-year-ol...
If you're looking to give an adorable pet a fur-ever home, look no further! The D.C. is offering discounted adoption rates through the weekend. The shelters are over capacity following an influx of surrendered and r...
Smithsonian’s National Zoo will be welcoming a new member in a few months and aiding a dwindling species along the way, as one of its endangered gorilla's is pregnant. The National Zoo that Calaya, a 20-year-old fem...
Two Andean bear cubs born in November 2022 have made their debut at Smithsonian’s National Zoo in Washington, D.C. The cubs, Ian and Sean, can be seen exploring the yard with their mother, who they will remain with f...