WASHINGTON -- Smithsonian museums and the National Zoo, which receive federal funding, are closing temporarily amid the federal government shutdown. The shutdown impacts all 21 of the Smithsonian's ...
The Smithsonian National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute is celebrating Earth Day with flair this year. Asian elephant ...
The Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute in Washington, D.C., is celebrating Earth Day with a very special guest, and we're so excited to meet her. Linh Mai, a new Asian ...
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. After several days of snow closures, the Smithsonian museums and National Zoo will reopen on Wednesday. All 21 Smithsonian museums ...
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Asian elephants have been endangered since 1986; however, the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and ...
Asian elephant calf Linh Mai with "auntie" Swarna at the Smithsonian's National Zoo in D.C. (Courtesy Smithsonian’s National Zoo) A baby Asian elephant is expected to begin welcoming visitors to the ...
The tiny cubs, currently off-exhibit, are expected to debut in Spring 2026. Mike Bock Nearly one month old, the two sloth bear cubs are shown resting in their den on Jan. 5, 2026. Zoo staff are ...
WASHINGTON — After several days of snow closures, the Smithsonian museums and National Zoo will reopen on Wednesday. All 21 Smithsonian museums and the National Zoo closed prior to a snowstorm that ...