Fans raised $58,892 in 10 days voting on the name for the Smithsonian Zoo's first baby elephant in 25 years — the winning name means "spirit blossom" in Vietnamese

Fans raised over $58,000 in just 10 days to name the Smithsonian Zoo's first baby elephant in 25 years! 🐘 Her beautiful new Vietnamese name means "spirit blossom," an uplifting tribute to this special arrival. #BabyElephant #SmithsonianZoo #GoodNews #Conservation

Litter of Four Cheetah Cubs Born at Front Royal Campus, Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

Huge news from Front Royal! Four precious cheetah cubs have arrived at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute, boosting efforts to save this incredible species. 🐾 #CheetahCubs #ConservationSuccess #SmithsonianZoo

Love seeing the Pandas everytime I visit the Zoo
#SmithsonianZoo #Wildlife

#elephant #giant #bigaf #huge #trunk #elephants #africa #washingtondc #dc #dmv #smithsonian #museum #zoo #dczoo #smithsonianzoo #family #weekend #hot #humid #animals #animal #gentlegiant #freethem

So rare to see an orangutan close up
#SmithsonianZoo #WildlifePics #Selfies

Just another day in paradise
#sandiegozoo #sandiego #california #wildlife #sdzoo #animals #zoophotography #nature #wildlifephotography #zoos #lajolla #animalphotography #lazoo ##denverzoo #animal #sandiegolife #bronxzoo #sandiegofood #photography #oregonzoo #zoophotosl #animallover #smithsonianzoo

National zoo visit today.
Free entry, free parking to be found.
Dairy Cow,
Andean Bear,
Blue Billed Duck.
#smithsoniannationalzoo #animals #nationalzoo #nature #washingtondc #smithsonianzoo #dczoo #splendid #dc #zoolife #wildlife #nationalzoologicalpark #zoo #dcphotos #justanimals #kritterz

Bao Li at the Smithsonian Zoo, chewing on bamboo; front view

Bao Li from the Smithsonian Zoo, chewing on bamboo; side view

Selfie of the OP with Bao Li at the Smithsonian Zoo

Qing Bao at the Smithsonian Zoo, asleep with left side hanging off, on a wood log tower

I saw Bao Li and Qing Bao at the #smithsonianzoo today and it was the perfect end to the last day of #aefp2025

Hello Miss Gorgeous #QingBao

#dcpandas #giantpandas #smithsonianzoo #dczoo

Perfect day to see some pandas 🐼 #SmithsonianZoo

Qing Bao (female) likes to climb trees and hang out; she’s also curious about what is happening on the inside.
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#panda #smithsonianzoo #exposeddc #washingtondc #weclickdc #igdc #dctography #mycooldc

Last week was opening day for seeing the DC pandas. This is Bao Li having breakfast.
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#panda #smithsonianzoo #exposeddc #washingtondc #weclickdc #igdc #dctography #mycooldc

Friday was opening day for public panda watching at the National Zoo& . Check it out! #panda #Smithsonianzoo #exposeddc #washingtondc #weclickdc #igdc #dctography #mycooldc

Arabian sand cat (Felis margarita harrisoni)

12.12.24
Smithsonian Zoological Park
#SmithsonianZoo #Sandcat #Photography #Wildcat #Wildcats
#Smallcats

Arabian sand cat (Felis margarita harrisoni)

12.12.24
Smithsonian Zoological Park
#SmithsonianZoo #Sandcat #Photography #Wildcat #Wildcats
#Smallcats