The closures would affect some of the most popular tourist attractions in Washington, D.C.—including the National Museum of ...

Washington's political gridlock could inflict wide-ranging miseries, as anything deemed non-essential will be put on hold.

After next week, it's unclear whether Smithsonian visitors will be able to visit the National Zoo or spaces like the National Air and Space Museum.

The Smithsonian's museums and zoo are now closed due to the government shut down. Tours of historic Washington, D.C. sites ...

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The Smithsonian Zoo’s popular animal live cams have gone dark amid the ongoing government shutdown. While the public can’t ...

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Zoo Joins Global Alliance Dedicated to Animal Care and Conservation PITTSBURGH, Sept. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium has been accepted as the newest member of the World ...

After almost two decades at the helm of the Cincinnati Zoo, Thane Maynard is stepping down from his role as CEO. Maynard will begin his new role as the zoo board's executive chair on Jan. 1, when his ...

The Los Angeles Zoo is turning Halloween into a family affair this October with Boo at the L.A. Zoo, a two-weekend program that combines trick-or-treating with up-close looks at some of the zoo’s ...

The Fort Worth Zoo is celebrating the birth of the first female Asian elephant calf since 2013. The 36-inch-tall, 250-pound calf was born at 3:36 a.m. on Aug. 18, 2025, and the zoo kept it under wraps ...