Home to 120 animals representing 110 species, the zoo is one of two such collegiate facilities in the country.

Smokey Bear. Ham the Space Chimp. Hsing-Hsing and Ling-Ling. Not many animals reach celebrity status, but it’s a bit of a tradition here at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo. In January, we rolled out ...

Two zookeepers were taken to a hospital after they were bitten by a binturong, also known as a bearcat, at the Smithsonian’s ...

Visiting a zoo can be a great way to learn more about native and exotic animal species, all while supporting animal conservation. Trustworthy zoos are rooted in animal well-being and conservation, but ...

Chapter 10, "Building for Animals" gives a brief history and rationale for early structures in zoos, and summarizes four basic points to consider when constructing habitats for zoo animals.

"There are many zoos I would like to see closed." —David Field, president of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums There is increasing concern among zoo administrators, researchers, and ...