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.
Two new alpacas have made their debut at our Kids’ Farm exhibit.
It’s time for an update on our sloth bear cub, Remi! Animal keepers Mindy Babitz and Stacey Tabellario tell us that since making her yard debut in May, Remi has been busy behind-the-scenes getting to know the other bears on Asia Trail.
the two of them can start to become more familiar with each other now that they have
The Reptile Discovery Center team is warming up to a new monitor lizard this winter. The young Komodo dragon, named Onyx, moved into his new habitat Dec. 10.
Komodo dragons have thick, leathery skin, strong claws, sharp teeth and a venomous
Check out the latest news and updates about cheetahs.
Plus, the cubs have some new neighbors, who are familiar faces to our cheetah fans
From smart shrews to clever coatis, every animal in Small Mammal House receives enrichment. Learn how the animal care team puts together puzzle feeders, sprinkles spices and comes up with creative elements that ensure animals keep physically active and mentally sharp.
They have to adapt to changing elements in their habitat (like weather and other
As August comes into full swing, get to know the golden lion tamarins from Kenton Kerns, assistant curator of Small Mammal House!
Tamarins are quick learners and have their own distinct personalities.
The Eld’s deer, also known as the brow-antlered deer, is an endangered species indigenous to Southeast Asia. The species was discovered in the Manipur Valley of India in 1838 by Lieutenant Percy Eld, a British officer.
Stags tend to have darker coloring than hinds and possess a thick mane of long hair
Bobcats are often confused with the other three „lynx“ species, the Canadian lynx, Iberian lynx and Eurasian lynx. Bobcats are slightly smaller and live in warmer, temperate habitats. They are excellent climbers and fast sprinters.
Bobcats have facial ruffs, ear tufts, white spots near the tips of their ears and
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.
They have different reactions and relationships to each other and to us humans!
A recent paper by Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute scientists with the Center for Species Survival found that salamanders were larger in warmer parts of their range. The scientists also found that that body size increased significantly in places where the climate had become hotter and drier.
They have thrived in the cool, temperate climate of the Appalachian Mountains, making
