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For everyone wondering about giant panda cub Bao Bao, she chose to
For everyone wondering about giant panda cub Bao Bao, she chose to spend last night outdoors in a tree. Staff determined that Bao Bao touched a hot wi...

Only about 3,000 tigers remain in the wild in 13 Asian countries.
Only about 3,000 tigers remain in the wild in 13 Asian countries. With populations threatened by habitat loss, poaching, and isolation, the #Smithsoni...

Two female striped skunks named Clementine and Trixie made their
Two female striped skunks named Clementine and Trixie made their debut recently at the Small Mammal House! Visitors can distinguish the sisters from...

Did you know that orangutans enjoy eating toasted pumpkin seeds?
Did you know that orangutans enjoy eating toasted pumpkin seeds? Every #Halloween for #ZooEnrichment, keepers carve pumpkins and then hide goodies—i...

Throughout the week, our staff has continued to monitor Asian
Throughout the week, our staff has continued to monitor Asian elephant Bozie’s behavior and bloodwork. While Bozie’s attitude and appetite are som...

The Autumn Conservation Festival is tomorrow and Sunday from 10
The Autumn Conservation Festival is tomorrow and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Its the one weekend each year when the Smithsonian Conservation Biology...