Ever wonder what zoo animals eat and why? Learn the science behind zoo diets.
that may need hand-rearing.
Always free of charge, the Smithsonian’s National Zoo is one of Washington D.C.’s, and the Smithsonian’s, most popular tourist destinations, with more than 2 million visitors from all over the world each year. The Zoo instills a lifelong commitment to conservation through engaging experiences with animals and the people working to save them.
October 02, 2023 He Held My Hand „When I was in my mid-twenties and living in
‚Hoppy‘ Amphibian Awareness Week! All week long, the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute will be sharing stories about amazing amphibians and the scientists working to save them from extinction.
Video Did you know that salamanders can *literally* give you a hand—then grow it
Many of the Zoo’s animals are built for extreme temperatures, including the fennec fox! Learn how animal keepers care for these desert dwelling foxes.
February 26, 2016 Hand-rearing Fennec Fox Kits Q&A What does it take to care
Our 2-month-old western lowland gorilla infant, Zahra, is very curious about the world around her. Get the latest #GorillaStory update from primate keeper Carolina Powell.
When that happens, Calaya will push his hand away or move out of reach, letting him
In August 2019, Reptile Discovery Center keeper Matt Neff embarked on a trip that took him across the Pacific Ocean to learn about enrichment, husbandry and breeding for the second-largest salamander species on earth: the Japanese giant salamander. Check out photos and notes from his trip!
Seeing their habitat and breeding grounds first-hand can inform how we design our
Studying hormones can help enhance the health and well-being of wildlife in zoos and in the natural world.
housing them in tall enclosures away from other large predator species, and by hand-rearing
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, two animals that are red and white and beloved by everyone made their debut on Asia Trail! Meet Nutmeg and her son, Jackie, who came to the Zoo from the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute in December.
Nutmeg, on the other hand, is a bit more subdued and prefers to observe her surroundings
The cheetah cubs‘ adult teeth are coming in, and carnivore keepers are documenting each development. Echo’s 9-month-old cubs are SCBI’s first litter of cheetahs to participate in this type of tracking.
A lion, on the other hand, will work at the bones of its prey to get every scrap.
Get to know our red pandas’ personalities and insider tips on the best times to spot them from Asia Trail keeper Mariel Lally.
Chris-Anne, on the other hand, has a paler face and very blonde hips!
