Animal keeper Kyle Miller leaps into his experience caring for Cuban crocodiles!
Our exhibits have lots of plants and the water is a little murky.
January 24 and March 2 mark our African lion cubs first birthdays! Animal keepers Kristen Clark and Rebecca Stites reveal what’s new with the cubs in the latest Q&A!
Image: How have the cubs‘ personalities developed?
We are sad to share that Betty, our “matriarch” flamingo, was found deceased in her habitat Jan. 25. At 67 years old, she was the oldest Caribbean flamingo in the North American population.
ready to hatch, they return the egg to the nesting grounds and give it to pairs who have
A small primate species native only to Madagascar, red ruffed lemurs live in just one protected area and are critically endangered.
They also have been spotted to the east of the Antainambalana River, which divides
Join us in wishing a very happy hatchday to our Komodo dragon, Murphy! Our calm, laid-back lizard turns 25 years old today.
They have a mouth full of 60 serrated, razor-sharp teeth that curve backwards to
What makes (or breaks) a coral’s ability to survive rising sea temperatures? It’s a puzzling predicament, and scientists are hoping coral nurseries can help crack the code.
The difference is that when corals grow, they have the ability to reconnect and fuse
Red rivers are the most colorful members of the pig family. They are an adaptable species found across west and central Africa.
Many will also have a white facial mask.
Dr. Suzan Murray, head of the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute’s Global Health Program testifies on zoonotic disease transmission.
species, it is critical that we examine health across a continuum of species and have
An update from Andean bear keeper Sara Colandrea on the latest happenings with Billie Jean and Quito.
Then, in mid-November, the fetuses were abruptly gone, and we have seen no evidence
The matamata is a South American turtle with a striking appearance. Its carapace, or shell, is rough and knobby, and its long neck has skin fringes, bumps and ridges. The matamata turtle’s large, flat head features a wide mouth and a long, snorkel-like snout.
Matamatas have extremely poor eyesight, but a number of other sensory aids allow
