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

The hottest new celebrity in Washington, D.C., is Asian elephant calf Linh Mai

The Independent UK · Apr 22

The Panda Cam is back! A popular (and adorable) livestream returns as National Zoo welcomes new panda pair

The wholesome Panda Cam stream returns as two new pandas settle into the upgraded habitat at the National Zoo

Digital Camera World · Jan 24, 2025

Zoo unleashes roar power to get people in these school holidays

Meet and greet live dinosaurs as a part of new extinction trail.

The Canberra Times · Oct 1, 2024

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National Zoo Welcomes New Giant Pandas From China

Washington's National Zoo to welcome two giant pandas from China, strengthening U.S.-China conservation partnership.

Bear's big birthday bash: National Zoo celebrates

Arataki, the Malayan sun bear, turned 25.

The Canberra Times · Apr 10, 2024

Could America’s giant panda exodus be reversed? The Chinese president’s comments spark optimism

Panda lovers in America have received a much-needed injection of hope as Chinese President Xi Jinping says his government is “ready to continue” lending the black and white icons to American zoos

The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2023

Could America's giant panda exodus be reversed? The Chinese president's comments spark optimism

Panda lovers in America have received a much-needed injection of hope as Chinese President Xi Jinping says his government is “ready to continue” lending the black and white icons to American zoos

The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2023

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Pandas are leaving U.S. zoos. They made their American debut in Chicago.

The departure of Mei Xiang, Tian Tian and their cub Xiao Qi Ji at the National Zoo means the only giant pandas left in the United States are at the Atlanta Zoo. The first live panda seen in the United States arrived at Brookfield Zoo in 1937.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 13, 2023

National Zoo's giant pandas fly home amid uncertainty about future panda exchanges

Two giant pandas and their cub are headed from the National Zoo in Washington to China

The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2023

DC pandas will be returning to China in mid-November, weeks earlier than expected

The National Zoo’s three three celebrity pandas will be heading home a little earlier than expected

The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2023

Panda Diplomacy: The departure of DC's beloved pandas may signal a wider Chinese pullback

The National Zoo’s three giant pandas are set to return to China in early December with no public signs that the 50-year old exchange agreement struck by former President Richard Nixon will continue

The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2023

Under threat in the wild, the National Zoo celebrates its 'sensitive souls'

Teenage boys Ubuntu and Eco are big in size and big in personality.

The Canberra Times · Sep 21, 2023

What to do during the 2023 winter holidays in Canberra

Looking for something to do with the kids? We've got you covered.

The Canberra Times · Jul 4, 2023

It's been a hoot: the zoo is turning 25, and we're all invited to the party

The logistics of running the zoo are mind-boggling.

The Canberra Times · Jun 29, 2023

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The Canberra Times · Feb 15, 2023

Potential buyers circle zoo as owners look to retirement

The National Zoo and Aquarium could be changing hands as its current owners consider offers put to them by interested investors.

WEKU · Oct 21, 2022

Rusty the red panda, who briefly ran free in D.C. in 2013, has unexpectedly died

Rusty the red panda escaped his National Zoo enclosure and was briefly free in Washington, D.C., in 2013. He has died at age 10 of unknown causes.

The Canberra Times · Jul 27, 2022

'Not taking this threat lightly': Zoo looks to reduce foot-and-mouth disease risk

Staff from the National Zoo will meet with counterparts from around the country on Thursday.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 25, 2022

Cuba Zookeepers Celebrate Birth of Rare Baby White Rhino

The zookeepers at Cuba's National Zoo are especially proud of Ale, a pudgy, gray-brown baby white rhinoceros born earlier this month on the outskirts of capital Havana. For starters, he's cute.

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The Independent UK · May 19, 2022

National Zoo defends euthanising fox, citing ‘ongoing’ flamingo danger

The zoo officials said they had trapped a fox overnight and euthanised it

The Independent UK · May 5, 2022

Fox chews through fence, kills 25 flamingos at National Zoo

Foxes are known to raid henhouses

ABC News · Apr 17, 2022

Pandas devour ice cake to celebrate 50 years at Smithsonian National Zoo in the US

Pandas and their fans celebrate five decades since then-US president Richard Nixon brought some furry friends home from his landmark visit to China.

The Independent UK · Apr 16, 2022

Pandas devour ice cake to celebrate 50 years at National Zoo

The “cake” was made from frozen fruit juice, sweet potatoes, carrots and sugar cane and it lasted about 15 minutes once giant panda mama Mei Xiang and her cub Xiao Qi Ji got hold of it

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