Smithsonian's National Zoo Announces Birth of Two Sloth Bear Cubs

Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (NZCBI) in Washington, DC, recently celebrated the birth of two ...
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Smithsonian National Zoo welcomes two sloth bear cubs

Sloth bears are an omnivorous species of bears, native to the Indian subcontinent. They can be recognized by their shaggy ...

Here’s what’s open (and closed) on New Year’s Day in DC

While New Year's Eve and New Year's Day holiday schedules vary, a few places will remain open in the district.
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Nearly Complete Skull of a Dome-Headed Dinosaur Makes Its Way to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History

Side view of NMNH's newly acquired Pachycephalosaurus skull, which is a rare, nearly complete specimen James D. Tiller and Phillip R. Lee / Smithsonian Institution Millions of years ago, an ...
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National Museum of Asian Art Opens Moongate Cafe

The counter at the Moongate Cafe. Image credit: Photo courtesy of Raya Sfeir, Restaurant Associates. The Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art is excited to announce the opening of the Moongate ...

What is open in Washington, DC on New Year's Day?

Washington, D.C. is set to offer a vibrant New Year's Day experience with numerous attractions, museums, and shops open for ...
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Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute Welcomes Two Sloth Bear Cubs

For the first time since 2014, keepers at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (NZCBI) have ...
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Smithsonian’s National Zoo welcomes 2 sloth bear cubs

The National Zoo has welcomed two newborn sloth bear cubs. The cubs are healthy and will remain off exhibit until spring 2026 ...