Tanya Peterson has announced she will step down from her job as the CEO of the San Francisco Zoo after a year of scandals and ...

First Lady Pat Nixon warmly welcomed two pandas to the National Zoo in Washington, DC. A symbolic gift from the People’s Republic of China, the pandas captivated the nation, marking a pivotal moment ...

Former home affairs boss Mike Pezzullo has claimed Prime Minister Anthony Albanese should have cut his China visit short to fly past the United States to meet with President Donald Trump on his ...

D.C. is among the most educated U.S. cities, and Washingtonians are, stereotypically, great lovers of bar trivia and fun facts. (We’re not calling you nerds!) So celebrate the city’s 235th birthday by ...

The San Francisco Zoo, a beloved but crumbling seaside Art Deco treasure, is in trouble and facing controversies that could ...

In Tuesday’s “Working Capital” episode of “Matt About Town,” WTOP’s Matt Kaufax went to the Smithsonian National Zoo to pose ...

Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo is welcoming another red panda to its exhibits, according to a press release. Pilatus, a one-year-old male red panda, is coming to ...

CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. Ever since giant pandas arrived at the National Zoo in 1972, they—and the ‘panda-monium’ they inspire—have been part of the fabric of Washington, ...