ZooLights—powered by Pepco twinkles from Nov. 24 through Jan. 1, 2018 at Smithsonian’s National Zoo

Washington, DC, 2017-Sep-08 — /Travel PR News/ — ZooLights—powered by Pepco—at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo is wilder than ever and a perfect holiday event for everyone in the family. Now in its 11th year, the annual free lights festival twinkles from Nov. 24 through Jan. 1, 2018 (except Dec. 24, 25 and 31) from 5 p.m. to… Read the full press release

Smithsonian’s national zoo update: panda cubs are doing well but the panda team had a challenging night

Washington, DC, 2015-8-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Our panda cubs are doing well but the panda team had a challenging night. When they tried to swap the cubs at 11p.m., Mei Xiang would not set down the cub she had in her possession. Consequently, the panda team cared for the smaller cub throughout the… Read the full press release

The giant panda cub at Smithsonian’s National Zoo received her first vaccine

Washington, D.C., 2013-10-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — The giant panda cub at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo has gained almost another pound since Friday, Oct. 18, weighing in at 6.73 pounds (3.06 kilograms), and received her first vaccine at her veterinary exam this morning. Veterinarians reported that the cub is very healthy, and despite receiving a vaccine she rested… Read the full press release

Smithsonian’s National Zoo performed the first neonatal exam on the giant panda cub born Aug. 23, 2013

2013-08-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — This morning, the panda team at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo performed the first neonatal exam (8:56 a.m.) on the giant panda cub born Friday, Aug. 23. The cub is robust, fully formed and is a bright, healthy shade of pink. It is too early to determine the sex of the cub. It… Read the full press release

Smithsonian’s National Zoo announced two Sumatran tiger cubs born

2013-08-15— /travelprnews.com/ — The Great Cats team at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo is celebrating a conservation victory. The Zoo’s female Sumatran tiger, Damai, gave birth to two cubs Monday, Aug. 5. The cubs appear healthy, and keepers have observed Damai grooming and nursing them. “It’s taken more than two years of perseverance getting to know Damai… Read the full press release

37-year-old female Asian elephant Bozie debuted at Smithsonian National Zoo

2013-07-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Bozie, a 37-year-old female Asian elephant, made her debut in the Elephant Community Center today. She arrived at the Zoo on May 22 and spent 30 days in quarantine per standard procedure. Introductions between Bozie and her two female companions—Ambika (65) and Shanthi (38)—continue to go well, according to Elephant Trails Curator… Read the full press release

Tickets now on sale for the annual Brew at the Zoo event at Smithsonian’s National Zoo

2013-06-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tickets are now on sale for the annual Brew at the Zoo event, held on Thursday, July 11, 2013 from 6 to 9 p.m. Hosted by Friends of the National Zoo, the beer tasting fundraiser showcases craft and microbrewers from around the nation, all in support of wildlife conservation. “Being able to… Read the full press release

ANDEAN BEAR CUBS MAKE DEBUT AT THE SMITHSONIAN’S NATIONAL ZOO IN TIME FOR MOTHER’S DAY

2013-05-07 — /travelprnews.com/ —  The Andean Bear exhibit at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo will be double the fun when twin cubs make their debut Saturday, May 11. The male and female cubs, named Curt and Nicole, were born at the Zoo Dec. 14, 2012, and are significant births for the population of Andean bears in… Read the full press release

Smithsonian’s National Zoo To Welcome New Asian Elephant Into The Zoo’s Existing Herd

2013-05-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — The National Zoo will soon welcome Bozie, a 37-year-old female Asian elephant, into the Zoo’s existing herd. She will be on loan from the Baton Rouge Zoo. Bozie’s last companion at the Baton Rouge Zoo died in March. Elephants are social species and to meet Association of Zoos and Aquariums standards, both… Read the full press release

The Smithsonian’s National Zoo invites Facebook fans to name sloth bear cub

2013-05-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Smithsonian’s National Zoo is inviting its Facebook fans to name one of Asia Trails’ most adventurous and charismatic critters: a sloth bear cub. Starting Wednesday, May 1, the Zoo is hosting a poll on its Facebook page; fans can vote for their favorite among three names that keepers selected to best reflect… Read the full press release