Brandie Smith is the John and Adrienne Mars Director of the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute.

At least a dozen Justice Department employees involved in prosecuting President Trump have received dismissal notices. And, ...

Chengdu, China (CNN) — Every morning at 7:30 a.m. sharp, a race begins on the outskirts of Chengdu, a sprawling Chinese metropolis known for its spicy hotpot, old tea houses and the country’s most ...

A pair of giant pandas made their highly-anticipated American debut at the Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington, D.C.

Two giant pandas made their public debut on Friday at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute in Washington, D.C.

WASHINGTON – Pandas are, to many, a gateway animal. People are drawn in by the bears’ charm and sweetness and before they ...

Even with a new administration only a few days old, Washington's newest stars from China stole the spotlight on Friday when a ...

The Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute in the nation’s capital has unveiled two new giant pandas to the public. Bao Li (BOW-lee) and Qing Bao (ching-BOW) will be visible ...

It was all black and white at the National Zoo on Friday. Panda fans, many in festive gear, were ready to meet the two bears ...

Everyone will finally be able to experience D.C.’s ‘pandamonium’ on Friday as the public will get their first glimpse of the ...

WASHINGTON — Giant pandas Bao Li [BOW-lee] and Qing Bao [ching-BOW] made their public debut at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo ...