Smithsonian’s National Zoo - Bringing the Zoo to You

From red panda paintings to flamingo courtships to weekly weigh-ins for the African lions, the Smithsonian’s National Zoo is buzzing with beastly activity behind the scenes!

Though the Zoo is temporarily closed to visitors, our dedicated animal care team continues to provide the highest quality of animal care to all its residents. Get a sneak peek at the animals’ activities with a behind the scenes look!