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The National Zoo reopens in Washington

Nation Nov 04

National Zoo says goodbye to beloved pandas as they prepare for return to China

By John Yang, Ali Rogin, Lorna Baldwin, Rachel Liesendahl

Science Apr 16

FILE PHOTO: The National Zoo reopens in Washington
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National Zoo celebrates 50 years of panda conservation

It was 50 years ago this weekend that giant pandas were first brought to the Smithsonian’s National Zoo in Washington. The historic program with China has fostered a collaboration between scientists and led to a conservation success story for the…

By Geoff Bennett, Lorna Baldwin

Science Aug 12

Skin poaching of Asian elephants, a crisis unfolding in Myanmar, could crush the species

Asian elephants are 10 times more endangered than African savanna elephant and facing a new serious threat. Poachers are taking the skin of Asian elephants in Myanmar and turning it into ruby red jewelry.

By Nsikan Akpan

Nation Feb 21

U.S. bids farewell to Bao Bao. Here’s a look at her best moments

One of the nation’s beloved giant pandas packed her bags and moved to China on Tuesday.

By Dayana Morales Gomez

Arts Jul 12

Watch 2:05
Turning 315 billion pounds of plastic ocean pollution into sea-saving art

At the Smithsonian’s National Zoo, a massive exhibit made entirely of 315 pounds of plastic pollution fished from the Pacific is on display. Called "Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea," it features 17 sculptures, from jellyfish to shark. The…

By PBS News Hour

Jan 23

No one loves Winter Storm Jonas more than this giant panda

By Andrew Mach

While Washington D.C. residents hunkered down on Saturday as Winter Storm Jonas battered a large swath of the Eastern Seaboard, the Smithsonian National Zoo's giant panda Tian Tian basked in snowy bliss.

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