Washington, D.C., is always a bustling city with breaking news, events, and openings happening every day. Here’s a roundup of the main happenings you might have missed last week in…
A pregnant critically endangered western lowland gorilla gave birth at Smithsonian’s National Zoo on Saturday, May 27. Born between 12 a.m. and 6:15 a.m. to 20-year-old mother Calaya and 31-year-old…
Smithsonian’s National Zoo family just got a little bigger! Three baby meerkats were born at the zoo in the early morning of Wednesday, May 10, the zoo announced…
It’s more than just another weekend, Washingtonians! Memorial Day Weekend (May 26-29) is officially here, and it’s a busy weekend for Washington, D.C. From poignant events commemorating Memorial Day and…
Smithsonian’s National Zoo will be welcoming a new member in a few months and aiding a dwindling species along the way, as one of its endangered gorilla’s is pregnant. The…
Two Andean bear cubs born in November 2022 have made their debut at Smithsonian’s National Zoo in Washington, D.C. The cubs, Ian and Sean, can be seen exploring the yard…
The Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (NZCBI) is reopening its Bird House on Monday, March 13 after a six-year closure. The Bird House will reopen to the public…
March is a magical time—especially in D.C. With the Cherry Blossom Festival, St. Patrick’s Day, Women’s History Month, and the first day of spring, there’s so much to celebrate and…
Smithsonian’s National Zoo in Washington, D.C., debuted two new female Asian elephants at the end of December, who are now officially on view for visitors at the zoo. “We are…