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National Zoo opens solar-powered carousel in DC

The Smithsonian's National Zoo is opening a new solar-powered carousel with hand-carved, hand- painted figures representing many endangered animals.

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WTOP takes you behind the scenes at ZooLights

Planning the annual ZooLights holiday show is a coordinated effort designed to thrill visitors while also catering to the special needs of each animal species. Find out which creatures are intentionally kept in the dark and what the five must-see stops along the tour are.

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National Zoo's Sumatran tiger dead at 19

The National Zoo in Washington says one of its three Sumatran tigers has had to be euthanized.

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ZooLights makes the season bright

Christmas is still more than a month away, but that isn't stopping the National Zoo from ramping up its annual holiday celebration.

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National Zoo announces rare snakes birth

A group of tentacled snakes has been born at the National Zoo in Washington for the first time in more than a decade.

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Gazelle calf makes first public appearance at National Zoo

The Smithsonian National Zoo's 14-day-old gazelle calf made her first public appearance Wednesday.

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Zoo: Liver problem to blame for panda cub death

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Zoo to reveal cause of panda cub death

The National Zoo is set to reveal what killed a 6- day-old giant panda cub.

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Loki, National Zoo's baby howler monkey, euthanized

Less than 7 months old, it's reported that Loki became ill from a metabolic bone disease and an imbalance of phosphorus, calcium and vitamin D and was put to sleep.

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After a surprise panda birth in D.C., anxiety awaits

The birth of a panda cub this weekend at Washington's zoo was cause for a party, but behind the excitement there's also some nail-biting.

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