Imagine stepping into a world where the boundaries between man and wild seem to fade, where the roar of a lion echoes across ...

These animals sport a double-layered coat ... search for nesting materials in this video from the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute: Asian Small-clawed Otters ...

Humans have used geckos in the pursuit of skin cancer treatments. So it seems fitting that when a gecko at the National Zoo was spotted with tumors, humans went all in to save the little fella.

National Zoo Lovers Day, celebrated every April 8th, gives us a chance to celebrate the animals (and the people) that make zoos so special. Zoos offer more than just educational programs and ...