News & Politics Baby Asian Elephant Born at DC’s National Zoo You can help name the new calf. Asian Elephants, Baby Animals, Elephants, National ZooFebruary 3, 2026
News & Politics Asian Elephant Is Pregnant at DC’s National Zoo The baby calf, expected after mid-January, would be the first in nearly 25 years born at the zoo. National ZooNovember 24, 2025
News & Politics The Pandas Are BACK, Baby! We met some of the adoring fans who flocked to National Zoo to meet giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao. Giant Pandas, National ZooJanuary 24, 2025
News & Politics PHOTOS: DC’s New Pandas Make Their Public Debut Washington finally got to meet Bao Li and Qing Bao this morning. Giant Pandas, National Zoo, PandasJanuary 24, 2025
News & Politics The Internet Is Projecting Its Election Anxiety Onto the Death of a National Zoo Elephant Named Kamala Elephants represent the GOP. Her name was literally Kamala. Can everyone stop being weird? 2024 presidential election, National ZooNovember 4, 2024
News & Politics First Look at the New Pandas in DC Video footage of the new pandas, Bao Li and Qing Bao, at Smithsonian's National Zoo. National Zoo, PandasOctober 15, 2024
News & Politics Pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao Will Meet the Public on January 24 The Panda Cam will return that day as well. Giant Pandas, National ZooOctober 15, 2024
News & Politics It’s Happening: Pandas Are on Their Way to the National Zoo Bao Li and Qing Bao are taking the Panda Express from China to DC. Giant Pandas, National ZooOctober 14, 2024
News & Politics Pandas Are Coming Back to DC, and Their New Merch Is Already Here The National Zoo is already selling special panda-themed hats, tees, and tote bags. That was fast! National Zoo, PandasMay 30, 2024
News & Politics Rejoice! Pandas Are Returning to the National Zoo. Two giant pandas will be arriving in Washington from China by the end of the year. National Zoo, PandasMay 29, 2024