It’s not every day that an endangered species welcomes a new individual in the safety and security of one of the world’s ...

She's absolutely adorable!

The calf was born to 12-year-old Nhi Linh, a first-time mother, and 44-year-old Spike. The pair bred as part of a program ...

For example, is anyone really going to look at this precious video of an adorable baby elephant having a love affair with her ...

The female was the first elephant born at the zoo in almost 25 years.

We almost don't want to ruin the surprise, but heads up: This is the cutest thing you'll watch all day. The video aptly tells us to, "Wait for it!" and we weren't disappointed. As the caption explains ...

The Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (NZCBI) in Washington, D.C., welcomed a bouncing 308-pound ...

Simunye, an adult African elephant, is pictured with calves Bomani, left, and Asali, right. Simunye delivered a stillborn calf in March 2025 and was instrumental in helping Bomani's mother, Talia, ...

After a 21-month pregnancy, a 308-pound newborn made her grand arrival at the National Zoo. She will go on display to the public at a later date.

If I could have any pet in the world, I would have an elephant. Well, several, because they like to be together, but I would have elephants. Ever since I was a child, I've loved them way too much.

The Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (NZCBI) in Washington, D.C., welcomed a bouncing 308-pound ...