Kate Rodriguez-Clark is an animal matchmaking guru. Among her responsibilities as a population ecologist for the Smithsonian, ...

The Smithsonian’s National Zoo announces the death of Murphy, the Komodo dragon who was a crowd-pleaser for nearly 25 years.

Staff at Smithsonian’s National Zoo in the District are mourning the death of a male gray seal, Gunther, at the age of 33, ...

Bao Li and Qing Bao, the two giant pandas from China, are 3 years old and arrived in October. After taking a few months to settle in, they're making their public debut at the National Zoo.

Omaha's zoo is a contender for national recognition once again. The Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium has been nominated for Best ...

It was all black and white at the National Zoo on Friday. Panda fans, many in festive gear, were ready to meet the two bears for the first time. They watched as Bao Li and Qing Bao climbed up trees, ...

WASHINGTON – Pandas are, to many, a gateway animal. People are drawn in by the bears’ charm and sweetness and before they ...

On Friday, the National Zoo in Washington is introducing its two new giant pandas to the public. Bao Li and Qing Bao are 3 years old. They're part of a conservation program, a historic partnership ...

WASHINGTON – Panda-monium has returned to the nation's capital. After more than a year without their popular giant pandas, the Smithsonian's National Zoo is set to debut its two latest black-and-white ...

The Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium has been nominated for Best Zoo in the USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards. The Desert Dome was nominated for Best Exhibit, while the Wildlife Safari Park is up ...