At 5 weeks old, western lowland gorilla infant Moke continues to thrive, and keepers are beginning to see how his personality is developing. He is very curious and wiggly!
whenever she has food or an enrichment item in her hands
What has 7-month-old western lowland gorilla Moke been up to? Read all about it in the latest keeper update!
watched him for a minute, then gently cupped his hands
This Valentine’s Day (or any day!) celebrate with your beloved and 2,700 of your closest animal friends at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo.
Take a spin on the Conservation Carousel Hold hands
Western lowland gorilla Calaya recently entered her second trimester of pregnancy. Just like other members of the great ape family—including humans—gorillas experience weight gain, and some experience bouts of morning sickness.
These days, she eats all of the food she can get her hands
Western lowland gorilla Moke celebrated his mom’s birthday and is learning through play, says primate keeper Melba Brown.
on Moke’s head before positioning it between her hands
Don’t let his prickly appearance deter you – Quillbur is a very friendly porcupine! Get to know our new prehensile-tailed porcupine in this Q&A with Small Mammal House keepers.
their tail to steady themselves while they use both hands
Bornean orangutan infant Redd is 9 months old! Although he still sticks close to mom, Batang, and she keeps a watchful eye on him, he is very active and seems to enjoy exploring his surroundings.
Although he tries to climb the fire hose, his hands
Giant panda Mei Xiang continues to be a wonderful mother to her newborn. Last night, she gently set the cub down on the floor of their den and walked into her main indoor enclosure to drink some water.
eat, we will have an opportunity to do our first “hands
Kavi could not have been in better hands.
Our 7-month-old Western lowland gorilla Zahra is becoming quite the independent little lady… as long as she’s not too busy stealing food from her mother!
Nothing around Zahra is safe from her little hands!
