At 16 months old, Bornean orangutan infant Redd is growing stronger and more independent every day. Read all about Redd’s progress and favorite activities in the latest Q&A with animal keeper Erin Stromberg.
lean more complex husbandry behaviors, such as opening his mouth, showing us his hands
As animals age, they have more health care needs. Fortunately, our lions are eager to participate in training that helps us care for them!
When we say, “line up,” and move our hands along their enclosures, the lions lay
Use your tiger eyes to see what it takes to care for the largest cat in the world and 2022’s Lunar New Year animal: the tiger! Get a peek inside the world of animal keeper and real-life Zoo Guardian Dell Guglielmo, who cares for the Zoo’s three tigers.
involve irresponsible breeding of tigers, as well as allowing tigers to fall into the hands
The Smithsonian’s National Zoo is home to over a dozen species of primates. The homestead for the Zoo’s gorillas and orangutans is the Great Ape House.
With their long arms and hands, these primates are adapted to moving fast high in
Seasons creepings! This Halloween, get to know some animals who don’t deserve to have such fearsome reputations… and some that you might not want to encounter alone on a moonlit night.
a slow and clumsy gait, but use their pink fleshy tails and strange, human-like hands
A brave and curious gray seal pup is making a splash on American Trail! Two-year-old female Jo-Jo was rescued from the wild and made her debut at the Zoo in January. Get to know her in this Q+A with assistant curator Rebecca Sturniolo.
a few days, she came over to us at the edge of the pool and took fish from our hands
This summer has been eventful for our youngest western lowland gorilla, Zahra, who will be 16 months old on Sept. 27. Read primate keeper Francesca Bozzo’s update!
At this age, Zahra’s favorite enrichment item is anything she can get her hands on
The Reptile Discovery Center celebrates the diversity, beauty and unique adaptations of more than 70 reptiles and amphibians.
place insects within each hole, and the lizard must use its mouth and dexterous hands
Lions, tigers, cheetahs and bobcats – let’s play! Keepers Katy Juliano, Adri Kopp and Amber Dedrick know how to get the big cats they work with pouncing, roaring and purring for enrichment.
Get your hands dirty.
Animal keeper Kyle Miller leaps into his experience caring for Cuban crocodiles!
The Cuban crocodiles would just pull that rake right out of my hands and come after
