The cluster of 21 museums will begin opening on Friday, Nov. 14 after closing in mid-October. See exact dates.

The Smithsonian museums and National Zoo are set to reopen within days after the longest government shutdown in U.S. history ...

An urban zoo is no longer simply a place to visit on a Saturday. It can serve as vital civic infrastructure — a partner in ...

A Baird's tapir, similar to this tapir, was born July 23 at the Houston Zoo as part of the zoo’s plan for genetic diversity. When people visit their local zoo, they often expect the animals to be well ...

The four baby lions, who were born in August, have been hanging out with Mom in the Maternity Yard for a few weeks, but ...

ROYAL OAK, Mich. (FOX 2) - Veterans and active military members can visit the Detroit Zoo for free on Nov. 11. In honor of ...

A 'remarkable' cotton-top tamarin was recently born at Lake Superior Zoo in Minnesota. Cotton-top tamarins are considered ...