There are plenty of objects and artifacts at the Smithsonian that are old. But at the National Zoo, there's not much older ...

Take a look behind the scenes as animal care teams provide a daily bamboo buffet to the Zoo’s new giant pandas. Mike Bock Giant panda Qing Bao eats bamboo in the outdoor yard of the David M.

The Smithsonian Institution announced on social media the closure of all its museums and the National Zoo, effective Sunday, October 12, 2025. The halt marks an escalation in the impact of the ongoing ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Absence makes the heart grow fonder. After more than a year without them, the Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington, D.C. has ...

The National Zoo's "Boo at the Zoo" and "Night of the Living Zoo" return in October. Tickets are on sale now for both ...

A baby Asian elephant is about to step into the spotlight at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo - and she’s already winning over her caretakers behind the scenes. The critically endangered calf, named ...

Smithsonian museums and the National Zoo are welcoming members of the public back after weeks of closures because of the government shutdown. The Smithsonian Institution, which receives federal ...

The National Capital Planning Commission unanimously approved the final site and building plans for the new Arabian leopard ...

The Smithsonian National Zoo embraced DEI initiatives, LGBTQ programming, and climate change messaging that critics say strays from its mission.

If you make a beeline for the red pandas before even checking the map, this holiday is for you. National Zoo Lovers Day, celebrated every April 8th, gives us a chance to celebrate the animals (and the ...