Red panda suddenly, unexpectedly dies at National Zoo

WASHINGTON — One of National Zoo's two red pandas, Chris-Anne, was found dead in her enclosure last week. Her death was ...

One of the oldest lions in U.S. dies at the National Zoo

Shera, a female African lion, died Thursday at the National Zoo in Washington after suffering a decline in mobility and being ...

Asian elephant calf makes her public debut at DC’s National Zoo

The hottest new celebrity in Washington, D.C., is Linh Mai, who made her public debut Wednesday at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo. She is the first elephant calf born at the zoo in 25 years. Inside ...

Linh Mai the baby elephant makes her Earth Day debut at the National Zoo

WASHINGTON — This year, spring showers brought a special April flower to Washington, D.C. — a 2-month-old Asian elephant named Linh Mai, or "spirit blossom" in Vietnamese. Linh Mai makes her public ...
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Smithsonian National Zoological Park

The Smithsonian said all of its museums, research centers and the National Zoo would be closed on Sunday and Monday. Most Broadway shows were still expected to make their curtains. By Derrick Bryson ...
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One of the oldest lions in the US dies at the National Zoo

Veterinarians decided Shera’s arthritis and other medical issues were beginning to hamper her enjoyment of life. Shera ...