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The Smithsonian Continues to Safely Reopen

September 15, 2020 by The District Leave a Comment

National Zoo

The following is a 9/15/2020 press release from the Smithsonian Institution: We are pleased to announce that following the successful reopening of the National Zoo and the National Air and Space Museum’s Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, the Smithsonian American Art Museum, Renwick Gallery, National Portrait Gallery and National Museum of African American History and Culture will reopen to the public this […]

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Smithsonian Museums and the National Zoo To Close March 14, 2020

March 12, 2020 by The District Leave a Comment

Smithsonian Castle on the National Mall in Washington, DC

March 12, 2020 The following is a press release from the Smithsonian Institution: As a public health precaution due to COVID-19 (coronavirus), all Smithsonian museums in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area and in New York City, including the National Zoo, will temporarily close to the public starting Saturday, March 14. The health and safety of […]

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Farewell Celebration for Giant Panda Bei Bei

November 8, 2019 by The District Leave a Comment

Bei Bei

What: “Bye Bye, Bei Bei” (BAY-BAY,) a series of online and on-site celebratory events to bid a fond farewell to giant panda Bei Bei before he departs for China. When: Nov. 11 to Nov. 18, 2019Complete schedule of online and onsite events: https://nationalzoo.si.edu/events/bye-bye-bei-bei Wednesday, Nov. 13, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.Zoo staff available for individual […]

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First Ever Clouded Leopard Cubs Debut at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo

September 27, 2019 by The District Leave a Comment

National Zoo

The following is a press release from the National Zoo in Washington, DC: For the first time, the Smithsonian’s National Zoo is home to rare clouded leopard cubs. The two cubs are the newest residents on the Zoo’s Asia Trail and made their public debut Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019. The Zoo has been home to […]

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ZooLights at the National Zoo, from November 25 – January 1

November 18, 2016 by The District Leave a Comment

National Zoo

ZooLights, powered by Pepco, at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo is wilder than ever and a perfect holiday event for families. Hosted by Friends of the National Zoo, the festival will run over 35 days and features thousands of environmentally friendly LED lights that will illuminate the Zoo’s trees, walkways and buildings. Life-sized animal silhouettes, dancing […]

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Giant Panda Cub Bei Bei Public Debut

January 16, 2016 by The District Leave a Comment

On Jan. 16, 2016, members of the public will see giant panda cub Bei Bei (BAY-BAY) on exhibit for the first time since the National Zoo’s panda house closed to the public before his birth Aug. 22, 2015. Bei Bei and his mother Mei Xiang (may-SHONG) will have access to their off-exhibit den and may […]

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The Smithsonian’s National Zoo Invertebrate Exhibit is Closed

July 16, 2014 by The District 1 Comment

National Zoo Invertebrate Exhibit

The following Press Release is from the National Zoo in Washington DC: The Smithsonian’s National Zoo Invertebrate Exhibit, home to dozens of small aquatic and terrestrial species without backbones, closed to the public Sunday, June 22, 2014. The last day to visit the Invertebrate House was Saturday, June 21, 2014. “This difficult decision is not a […]

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