Six black-footed ferret kits were born at Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute’s (NZCBI) research ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Nearly five weeks after a school bus crash forced them to cancel a field trip, a group of kindergarteners from San Pablo Elementary School finally made it to the Jacksonville Zoo ...

Once the last bell rings this school year, teachers can select from a wide range of opportunities to continue to hone their ...

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Teachers and school staff can choose between a free Breakfast on a Bun, Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit or Breakfast Taquito with a valid school ID. According to a news release, the promotion is only ...

As the world’s largest museum group, the Smithsonian comprises 21 museums and the National Zoo. Each year, its museums unveil exhibitions that aim to educate, entertain and surprise visitors. This ...

With the return of the Zoo’s Elephant Cam, a group of trained volunteers are helping chronicle the daily lives of Asian elephants. Mike Bock Baby elephant Linh Mai made her public debut to the delight ...

VITURE has officially launched its third-generation XR glasses, the VITURE Beast, positioning it as its most advanced and consumer-ready product yet. Priced at $549 and available starting April 27 via ...

The Smithsonian Institution's carousel is back open for business Friday after being closed for nearly three years for restoration and refurbishments. Brightly painted ponies have been going round and ...

A rare Asian elephant calf made her public debut Wednesday at the Smithsonian National Zoo. Linh Mai, born Feb. 2, 2026, spent her first months bonding with her mother and herd, according to an ...

Asian elephant calf Linh Mai, born Feb. 2, was introduced to the public in the zoo’s Elephant Trails exhibit and on the Elephant Cam. “Linh Mai has captured the world’s attention,” NZCBI said in a ...