National Zoo
Top 10 Giant Panda Cub Cam Moments
Two National Zoo curators and the panda keeper journal their favorite moments of the new cub's first days
Giant Panda Mama Gives Birth to Baby Cub at National Zoo
The pink, squeaking infant is about the size of a stick of butter and will be named in 100 days
Is There a New Baby Panda Due at the National Zoo?
An ultrasound today revealed that the National Zoo's resident giant panda, Mei Xiang, could be expecting
What Does the Smithsonian Look Like in the Post-COVID Era?
Key personnel from across the Institution weigh in on the long road back to normal(ish) operations
The National Zoo Will Reopen to the Public on July 24
Two bison, an Andean bear and a baby wallaby are among the new animals ready to welcome visitors back
Why Prairie Dogs Are Ecological Heroes
Although many people view prairie dogs as pests, ecologists absolutely dig them
National Zoo Mourns Beloved Member of Its Herd
The 45-year-old Asian elephant Shanthi was one of the most studied in the world
How to Watch the Smithsonian Pride Alliance's Free Virtual Concert
Catch "Project Pride," featuring performances by Tig Notaro, Rufus Wainwright and Big Freedia, on YouTube this Sunday at 8 p.m. Eastern time
Decades of Tree Data Reveal Forests Under Attack
Smithsonian researchers with ForestGEO found that invasive species are linked to roughly one in four tree deaths in a section of the Blue Ridge Mountains
LIVE NOW: Watch the Smithsonian's Earth Optimism Digital Summit
The two-day virtual event will bring scientists and many other experts to highlight success stories in conservation
Explore Washington, D.C. From Home With This Free, Smithsonian Scholar-Led Tour
Narrated by Smithsonian Distinguished Scholar Richard Kurin, the 24-part video series blends history with modern mainstays
Why the New Coronavirus Affects Some Animals, but Not Others
While the virus seems capable of infecting some pets and wild animals, these cases probably aren’t occurring often
Has Anyone Ever Run for President While in Prison? And More Questions From Our Readers
You've got questions. We've got experts
Smithsonian Scientists Discover Six New Coronaviruses in Bats in Myanmar
The new viruses are not harmful to humans or closely related to SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19
Watch Live as the National Zoo’s Cheetah Gives Birth to a Litter of Cubs
Congratulations to first-time mother Echo the cheetah!
Heavily Trafficked Songbirds Have a Path Back to Resiliency
Researchers see promise in recruiting red siskin pet traders as conservation partners
National Zoo Mourns Death of Asian Elephant
The 72-year-old animal was the third oldest in the North American population
Researchers Are Learning How Asian Elephants Think—in Order to Save Them
As the pachyderms increasingly clash with farmers and villagers over disappearing land, scientists study the way the animals' minds work
How to Virtually Explore the Smithsonian From Your Living Room
Tour a gallery of presidential portraits, print a 3-D model of a fossil or volunteer to transcribe historical documents
Smithsonian Releases 2.8 Million Images Into Public Domain
The launch of a new open access platform ushers in a new era of accessibility for the Institution
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