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*The Canada lynxes went on exhibit for the first time today. It is three siblings (I believe all males): Rocky, Yukon, and Jasper. The exhibit seems to be a good amount of space for them, they're visible to visitors, and there's hiding spots for them as well.
*Ceba the new female Amur tiger was on exhibit today too.
*The bat-eared foxes were off exhibit while they paved the pathway in front of their exhibit recently. Today, they were back on exhibit.
*I know the zoo was down to one black footed ferret, female Pumpkin Pie, but I'm curious if the zoo got another one recently. I can't be sure, but the one I saw on exhibit was getting close to the glass, standing up, and showing a braver demeanor than I've seen before. Does anyone know?
 
According to documents submitted to the National Capital Planning Commission, the Zoo is planning to undergo two infrastructure updates in FY27.

Great Flight Aviary - there will be a new accessible ramp installed from the outdoor walkway up the current walkway linking the GRA to the Bird House.

Elephant Trails - Some yard work is to occur to fix consistent runoff and drainage issues.
  • Yard 1 Pool - the pool is to be aligned and graded preventing erosion and substrate from entering the pool. The pool itself will also be re graded to a more gentle slope allowing the elephants to gradually wade into the pool.
  • Yard 2 Pool - this "off exhibit" area pool will be filled in allowing for additional space
  • Yard 3 is unaffected
  • Yard 4 - the large yard that extends from Asia Trail to the American Trail entrance will see the most improvements. A new grading pattern will direct water to existing storm water management systems. A new shade tree is set to be planted near the transfer gate and Bird Plateau bridge.
 
Other Summer 2025 News Not Mentioned:

On June 26th, it was reported that the zoo acquired 7 American flamingos from San Antonio Zoo in Texas in autumn 2024, which are on exhibit.

Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

Smaggledagle said:
On July 18th, the institute announced they named the (0.2) from male Bravo's litter Alandra and Alya respectively.

Happy National Zookeeper Week 2025
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On August 15th, the institute announced they named the female (0.1) maned wolf from Nikko's litter Luana/Lu.

Trio of Rare Maned Wolf Pups Are Thriving at the Smithsonian Zoo’s Conservation Campus

Zoofan15 said:
Red panda birth:

From the zoo’s X account:

Carnivore keepers at our Front Royal, Virginia conservation campus are celebrating the birth of an unnamed cub, born to first-time mom Keahi and dad Rocket. Keepers say the cub, born June 22, is doing great.
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On September 17th, the zoo announced the red panda's sex as female (0.1).

Meet the Red Panda Cub Born at Our Conservation Campus

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On October 9th, the institute announced that a male (1.0) cheetah named Nick passed away at age 14 on October 8th due to cancer.

Also on October 9th, the zoo announced that a female (0.1) Allen's swamp monkey named Layla passed away on October 1st at age 19 due to a decline in health caused by a hemorrhage.

Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute
Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute
 
NAIB Volunteer said:
The news I have is irrespective of any government shutdown - that's what I was referring to at least. I'm sure there could be some developments that occurred over the last three weeks.
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I’ve heard a rumor from someone I know there; does it happen to do with their pandas?
 
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