Washington and much of the country have been fixated on two newcomers to Washington, D.C., that have stolen attention but have no connection to politics. NBC News' Tom Costello reports on the official ...

The Smithsonian is the world’s largest museum complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo. Eleven museums are located along the National Mall in Washington, D.C., six others and the Smithsonian’s ...

The public will be able to visit Bao Li and Qing Bao starting January 24, 2025, when they make their official public debut.

More than 1,800 animals reside at the Smithsonian's 163-acre National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute, from Asian elephants to cheetahs to sea lions. Look up every now and then as you stroll ...

For the first time in more than two decades, the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute is welcoming two new giant pandas to Washington, D.C. The pair just arrived today ...