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Smithsonian National Zoo Reveals Name Of Baby Panda

by Smithsonian National Zoo November 23, 2020November 23, 2020

The Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute’s 3-month-old giant panda cub received his name today. After five days of voting and just under 135,000 votes, the winning name is Xiao Qi Ji (SHIAU-chi-ji), which translates as “little miracle” in English. It was one of four Mandarin Chinese names that were offered for a public […]

Smithsonian Museums and the National Zoo To Close Nov. 23

by Smithsonian National Zoo November 20, 2020November 20, 2020

Military Enlists Help To Solve Eagle Mystery At Patuxent Runway

by Bay Journal November 19, 2020November 19, 2020

Dowd Receives Certified Animal Welfare Administrator Credential

by Calvert County Public Information Office November 18, 2020November 18, 2020

Public Can Vote To Name Smithsonian’s National Zoo Giant Panda Cub

by Smithsonian National Zoo November 17, 2020November 17, 2020

Pandemic Pests: 1 in 4 Maryland households have seen a surge in pests since the start of the pandemic, reveals study.

by Staff October 30, 2020October 30, 2020

Elderly Gray Wolf Dies at Smithsonian’s National Zoo

by Smithsonian National Zoo October 14, 2020October 14, 2020

With Fall Beginning, SoMDer’s Are Reminded About Deer Breeding Season

by St. Mary's County Public Information Office September 26, 2020September 25, 2020

Smithsonian’s National Zoo Welcomes Two New Bison

by Staff July 19, 2020July 18, 2020

Maryland’s Marine Mammal and Sea Turtle Program is Operational

by Staff July 4, 2020July 4, 2020