Smithsonian/Roshan Patel For conservation scientists at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute, helping animals “swipe right” on the best mate is all in a day’s ...

Along with its animal residents, the zoo also offers a number of rides and attractions like a carousel and a safari train. Additionally, it hosts special events throughout the year, such as Boo at ...

Hodge is one of 66 team members who arrived at the zoo with sleeping bags on Monday night, prepared to ride out the winter storm alongside their animal charges. By Tuesday, Houston had broken its ...