News & Politics 23 Things We’re Excited About in 2023 New restaurants, things to do, and other fun developments on our radar in the new year Jose Andres, The Wharf, National Zoo, 9:30 Club | 2 months ago
News & Politics Will the National Zoo Change Its Advance Reservation Entry Pass System? Eleanor Holmes Norton has asked the zoo to reevaluate policies that may be limiting visitor access. National Zoo, Smithsonian National Zoo, DC Museums, Eleanor Holmes Norton | 2 months ago
News & Politics Baby Animal Alert! Two Andean Bear Cubs Were Born at the National Zoo. You can watch the baby bears and their mom on the Andean Bear Cub Cam. National Zoo, Bear cubs | 4 months ago
Things to Do Check Out the Crazy Holiday Cakes Made for Animals at the National Zoo Bloody ice pops, cattle femurs, and other yummy (for animals) stuff. Capital Comment, National Zoo, Cakes, animals | 4 months ago
News & Politics National Zoo Welcomes Two New Asian Elephants A gift from the Netherlands, the two arrive as part of a North American breeding program. Smithsonian, National Zoo, Endangered Species, Brandie Smith | 4 months ago
News & Politics Rusty, the Red Panda Who Escaped From the National Zoo, Has Died The adorably intrepid animal became a DC celebrity in 2013. National Zoo, Smithsonian National Zoo, Red Pandas, Rusty the Red Panda | 5 months ago
Things to Do It’s the Last Summer Weekend to Party With Pandas at the National Zoo Tian Tian will celebrate his 25th birthday with cake and toys Saturday—and you're invited. National Zoo, Giant Pandas, Pandas | 6 months ago
News & Politics National Zoo Panda Cub Celebrates Second Birthday With Fruit Cake Cake for breakfast — it’s okay as long as its your birthday. National Zoo, Giant Pandas, Pandas, Xiao Qi Ji | 7 months ago
News & Politics Wild Fox Kills 25 Flamingos at Smithsonian’s National Zoo The predator appears to have breached security measures including metal mesh. A duck was also killed. National Zoo, Smithsonian's National Zoo, Birds, Foxes | 10 months ago
News & Politics Meet the National Zoo’s Adorable New Babies The recent arrivals include two kudu calves and a tiny tamarin. Smithsonian, National Zoo, Conservation, lesser kudu | 10 months ago
Check Out the Crazy Holiday Cakes Made for Animals at the National Zoo