National Zoo

The Smithsonian's National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute is a leader in animal care, science, education & sustainability.

[National Zoo @NationalZoo]

If you want to save turtles, you have to find them first... and that’s no easy task. This World Turtle Day, learn how researchers are working to find and save one of North America's most iconic turtles.

Photo: Brooke McDonough, Smithsonian

https://t.co/9LqfgXMU80

[National Zoo @NationalZoo]

Tomorrow is #WorldMigratoryBirdDay! Fuel your birdwatching session with a coffee that supports birds and the environment.

Drink Smithsonian Bird Friendly-certified coffee, protect hundreds of bird species. It's that easy. Learn more: https://t.co/xmU3Zlkai6
📷: Smithsonian

[National Zoo @NationalZoo]

On Tuesday, we shared an update from our Great Cats team as they prepared to say goodbye to our 21 y.o. "queen bee" African lion, Shera. This morning, she was humanely euthanized with her care team by her side. Learn more: https://t.co/zoJ5ghXqg7.

[National Zoo @NationalZoo]

African lion Shera has been a protective sister, a bossy mate and a doting mother. After a life well lived, keepers are preparing to say goodbye to the matriarch of the pride. Read the Great Cats team's reflection on her life, legacy and end-of-life care: https://t.co/5JuLcSKobI.

[National Zoo @NationalZoo]

Linh Mai is 2.5 months old. Now over 498 lbs., she’s playful, curious and growing stronger every day after early feeding challenges. Read more: https://t.co/TjvD5nnGyu. Thanks to @AbbottNews for support of Linh Mai’s care.

Photos by Brett Kuxhausen/Smithsonian

[National Zoo @NationalZoo]

The Zoo has reached capacity for today. Please consider planning your visit for another day. Thank you for your understanding. ☀️

[National Zoo @NationalZoo]

At just two months old, our Asian elephant calf is playful, curious…and a little sassy. She’s exploring the outdoors with “auntie” Swarna, who’s teaching her to be an elephant.
Linh Mai will make her public debut on April 22, Earth Day.
Learn more: https://t.co/8trsEB4Gq7

[National Zoo @NationalZoo]

🐼🌸🐼 Like cherry blossoms blooming at the Tidal Basin, a sure sign of spring is when giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao begin to show interest in one another. The result is an adorable tutorial in how to flirt, panda-style. ✏️STORY: https://t.co/mDMhHqwyAZ.

[National Zoo @NationalZoo]

Due to inclement weather, today, Monday, Mar. 16, Smithsonian museums and the National Zoo will close at 2 p.m. ET.

[National Zoo @NationalZoo]

@NoCHillDC Hi! Thank you for letting us know! We're experiencing some technical issues, but our IT team is working to resolve the issue. We appreciate your patience.

[National Zoo @NationalZoo]

🌎🐘 Let's get ready to rumble, trumpet + stomp: our little elephant, Linh Mai, will make her GIANT debut this Earth Day, April 22, at the Zoo and on the 🎥 Elephant Cam! Zoo members are invited to an exclusive viewing April 15 to 19. LEARN MORE: https://t.co/aWeNOAAFbf.

[National Zoo @NationalZoo]

@infodude Hi! Thank you for letting us know! We're experiencing some technical issues, but our IT team is working to resolve the issue. We appreciate your patience.

[National Zoo @NationalZoo]

🐘🔊 This is your Thursday morning wake up call, courtesy of Linh Mai. Our little elephant calf's got a mighty trumpet, which echoed through the Elephant Community Center as she excitedly explored with "auntie" Swarna. ✏️STORY: https://t.co/Bpe4RmJw4c.

[National Zoo @NationalZoo]

On International Day Of The Arabian Leopard, @NationalZoo and @RCU_SA announced the next step in a global effort to save the critically endangered Arabian leopard. Fewer than 120 remain—urgent action is essential. A new Zoo exhibit opens in 2029.

https://t.co/y8XPJ07eZi

[National Zoo @NationalZoo]

The Smithsonian's National Zoo is closed to the public Feb. 2 and 3 due to construction. Thank you for your understanding. 📸 Photo: Nikki Maticic/Smithsonian

[National Zoo @NationalZoo]

The Smithsonian's National Zoo will open today, Wednesday, Jan. 28, at 10 a.m.

Prefer to stay indoors? Check on the cubs from your own cozy den: https://t.co/po5LdcoK4c

Photo credit: Amber Dedrick/Smithsonian

[National Zoo @NationalZoo]

The National Zoo and Smithsonian museums in the Washington, D.C. area are closed on Tuesday, Jan. 27, due to inclement weather.

Image: Giant panda Qing Bao in the snow. Photo: Mariel Lally/Smithsonian

[National Zoo @NationalZoo]

📸 Giant panda Qing Bao: Katelyn Adkins 📸 Red wolf, Hereford calf and Przewalkski’s horse: Rosh Patel ❄️

[National Zoo @NationalZoo]

Un-brr-lievable scenes. ❄️ Snow kept visitors away, but many animals explored the snow, with warm indoor spaces nearby. Paw-se and enjoy these snapshots from the Zoo in D.C. Huge thanks to our teams onsite in every season. @smithsonian & the Zoo are closed Jan. 26 due to weather.

[National Zoo @NationalZoo]

Photo: Red panda on a snowy day on Asia Trail. Photo: Mariel Lally

[National Zoo @NationalZoo]

All Smithsonian museums, the National Zoo, and research centers will be closed on Sunday, Jan. 25, and Monday, Jan. 26, due to winter weather. While the Zoo is closed, there’s still plenty to explore at https://t.co/OyHXzr7Fy9.