The Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act, which now has over 90 co-sponsors, was introduced by Rep. Nicole ...

M from the Bezos Earth Fund to help save 25 frog species through conservation, rewilding, and disease prevention efforts ...

The species is considered critically endangered, with the IUCN crediting deforestation, pet trade and unsuitable habitats for ...

It's a question visitors ask staff all the time at the Smithsonian's National Zoo's Bird House. The answer may surprise you!

Efforts to help a genetically impoverished species may be the only chance for a stable population and the species' eventual ...

The possibility of a government shutdown means many federally funded national parks, monuments and attractions might be closed until the government reopens.

Clouded leopards are known for their climbing skills, and they have a rare ability to descend trees headfirst, according to ...

Spend a long weekend in our nation’s diverse, dazzling capital, with food from across the globe and free world-class museums.

For most of us, visiting the zoo as a child brings up happy memories of adventures, melting ice cream, and childhood friends.

A grizzly old time is being had at the Ohio zoo as staff tend to a newborn sloth bear and drum up help for what to name her.

Washington businesses and hotels are capitalizing on the return of pandas to the city's zoo after a yearlong absence.

Tending to their residents’ mental health is just as important. The Smithsonian’s National Zoo took a creative approach to this in 2017 when zookeepers gave animals musical instruments.