National Zoo

This leaf-tailed gecko hatchling receives his medication from a syringe, which he laps up with his impressive tongue.

How Do You Give Medicine to Zoo Animals?

April 6th, 2021, 10:55AM

/ BY Erin Stromberg

A female ruby-throated hummingbird sips nectar from a flower.

How Do You Weigh a Hummingbird?

March 9th, 2021, 9:53AM

/ BY Lori Smith and Sara Hallager

Bozie (left) and Shanthi (right) may be from different family groups, but they have built a lasting friendship.

How Do You Encourage Elephants to Build Positive Relationships?

June 2nd, 2020, 12:12PM

/ BY Kayleigh Sullivan

Clouded leopard cubs Jilian and Paitoon made their debut at the Smithsonian's National Zoo in September 2019.

School is in Session for Clouded Leopard Cubs

May 19th, 2020, 1:03PM

/ BY Jenny Spotten and Kaleigh Shaw

The Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute's

Preparing for Cheetah Cubs

April 7th, 2020, 9:50AM

/ BY Amber Dedrick

12-year-old Grevy's zebra Moyo at the Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington, D.C.

How Do You Train a Zebra?

March 10th, 2020, 1:42PM

/ BY Regina Bakely

Orangutan mother Batang and infant Redd at the Smithsonian's National Zoo.

Under (Blood) Pressure: Monitoring Heart Rates in Zoo Primates

February 13th, 2020, 1:25PM

/ BY Jennifer Zoon

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