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Included below are comprehensive resources for media on the 50th anniversary of the Giant Panda Program at the Smithsonian's National Zo ...
The Smithsonian's National Zoo has been home to giant pandas for 50 years! Enjoy these 50 fun facts in honor of the occasion.
To download photos, b-roll and a conservation program backgrounder visit the Zoo's newsroom.
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It has been a quiet February at the David M. Rubenstein Family Giant Panda Habitat. Our 1.5-year-old cub, Xiao Qi Ji, is growing bigger ...
Keepers fondly remember Alice as a beloved member of the Zoo family with a larger-than-life personality.
We are grateful for all she taught us about flamingo biology, behavior and breeding. Our Zoo family misses her dearly.
Ostriches like Linda may think on their feet, but their legs are their true secret weapon.
We didn’t expect to find eggs in the enclosure one day, as we thought the 11 snake-necked turtles housed off-exhibit were female.
Siheks are the rarest animals in the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute’s collection.
Dr. Smith discussed upcoming construction projects, including ongoing maintenance to the 133-year-old Zoo.
A key component to caring for animals is to keep them as healthy as possible. Our tigers get meat every morning.
“The buffalo is important to Indian communities, to our people culturally and ecologically to our lands,” said Ervin Carlson.
Our cub is very playful and spends a lot of time climbing trees and wrestling with his enrichment toys.
The new year kicked off with a lot of snow at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute in Front Royal, Virginia.
A short film screening followed by a virtual community discussion about dementia, resources, and caregiving through the power of music.
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Look back at his sweet snuggles, playful pounces and adorable adventures as we recap our favorite cub videos of 2021.
The first few months are a critical time for baby golden-headed lion tamarins to bond with their parents.
The Smithsonian is preparing for unprecedented staff shortages in the coming weeks due to the surge in COVID-19 cases.
We weighed each cub, took blood draws, gave them vaccinations, and quickly checked their eyes and hearts.
Our red pandas, Asa and Chris-Anne, will also receive colorful boxes with some of their favorite treats hidden inside.
As predators & kleptoparasites that steal prey caught by other animals, jaegers are critical components of marine and terrestrial food webs.
Few seemed to enjoy it more than giant pandas Mei Xiang and Tian Tian, who slid and somersaulted their way around their outdoor yards.
Chris-Anne has lived at the Zoo for a little over a year, but she is still very curious about her environment and those around it.
Our filly is also learning behaviors that will enable her to voluntarily participate in her own healthcare.
One morning this week, keepers offered the cubs a meat tray while Rosalie was in another area eating her breakfast.
Our swamp sparrows also offer a great model for how to care for aging songbirds down the road.
One of my goals is to provide enrichment that encourages animals to use their problem-solving skills.
Hassell was selected for his work in Kenya to improve the health of co-existing wildlife populations, human communities and their livestock.
Just in time for the holidays, our “Best of Xiao Qi Ji” limited-edition merchandise is available now on NationalZooPanda.com.