National Zoological Park
Newly Acquired Whale Skull a “Missing Link”
Marine mammals expert Charles Potter has big plans for his newest acquisition
August 03, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Baby Crocs on the Move at the Zoo
Believed to be done having children, Cuban crocodile Dorothy surprised everyone with two new babies.
July 26, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
VIDEO: Baby Cheetahs Frolic at the Zoo
The National Zoo's baby cheetahs get to know their new home while waiting for their new names from the winning American Olympic sprinters
July 25, 2012 |
By K. Annabelle Smith
Olympic Games at the Smithsonian
Before you settle into your couch to watch the Olympics, get down to the Smithsonian for exhibits, games and more.
July 24, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Five Things Leslie Knope Should See at the Smithsonian
As NBC's "Parks and Recreation" prepares to shoot its season five opener in D.C., we offer up five must-sees for the newest city councilmember of Pawnee, Indiana
July 17, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Smithsonian Gets Google Mapped
Smithsonian and Google Maps launched an easy to use application Tuesday providing step by step directions inside 17 museums and the National Zoo.
July 11, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Insider Tips for the Tourists in Town
Think you know all of the cool sights on the Mall? We bet you'll find these insider tips from the Institution helpful this tourist season.
June 29, 2012 |
By K. Annabelle Smith
Events June 22-24: Choctaw Days, Hollywood Classics and a Day at the Zoo
This weekend, celebrate the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, watch some Hollywood classic films and take the kids to the zoo.
June 21, 2012 |
By K. Annabelle Smith
Name That Howler Monkey
The Small Mammal House's loudest and most charismatic critters is getting a name this week.
June 19, 2012 |
By Aviva Shen
Newborn Fishing Cats at the National Zoo May Help Crack Breeding Code
On May 18, Seven-year-old Electra delivered two kittens marking the first time the endangered fishing cats have successfully bred and produced young at the National Zoo.
June 12, 2012 |
By K. Annabelle Smith
Events June 1-3: Native Athletes in the Olympics, Zebra Day, Ocean: Multimedia, Dance, Film and Music
This weekend, prep for the Olympics with some history, meet the Zebras at the zoo and celebrate the ocean in a multimedia experience.
June 01, 2012 |
By K. Annabelle Smith
Events May 29-31: Tarantula Feedings, Hollywood Pop Quiz, and Kenn Kaufman
This week, watch a tarantula feeding, test your Hollywood knowledge at the National Portrait Gallery's trivia night, and learn about the extraordinary phenomenon of bird migration.
May 29, 2012 |
By Aviva Shen
Two Cheetah Cubs, Rescued from the Brink of Death, Arrive at the National Zoo
After a risky caesarean section and intensive care, two cheetah cubs have been nursed back to health and now come to live at the Zoo
May 23, 2012 |
By Joseph Stromberg
UPDATE: Betty White Visits the National Zoo
Betty White is a self-described “zoo nut.” At age 90, she balances her still-thriving acting career with advocacy work for zoos—particularly the Los Angeles Zoo, where she serves as a trustee. “Wherever I travel, I try to steal time to check out whatever zoo is within reach,” she writes, in her latest book Betty & [...]
May 18, 2012 |
By Megan Gambino
Events May 15-17: Words, Earth and Aloha, merengue and méringue, and ZooFari
This week, watch a documentary about Hawaiian music, enjoy a performance of Dominican merengue and Haitian méringue, and chow down at ZooFari
May 14, 2012 |
By Aviva Shen
Trunk Rock: Shanthi the Elephant Jams on the Harmonica
Listen to the latest stylings of Shanthi, the Dylan of elephants
May 02, 2012 |
By Aviva Shen
Events April 20-22: Draw and Discover at Dusk, Welcome Discovery, Earth Day Party for the Planet
This weekend learn to draw at the American Art Museum, visit the space shuttle Discovery and celebrate Earth Day with the National Zoo.
April 19, 2012 |
By Kelly Smith
Ask Smithsonian: What Is Lightning? How Do Bees Make Honey? How Do Cats Purr?
Smithsonian experts answer your burning questions.
April 03, 2012 |
By Beth Py-Lieberman
Cute Baby Animal Watch: Black Howler Monkey Edition
Breaking news: Cute baby monkey born at the zoo!
April 02, 2012 |
By Aviva Shen
The Zoo Animals Find a Pot of Gold
The Cheetah Conservation Station's maned wolves get a St. Patty's Day treat.
March 16, 2012 |
By Aviva Shen
