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National Zoo prepares to open new American Trail

The National Zoo's lower valley reopens this week after a $42 million renovation that included a redesign of the Pacific Coast habitat.

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National Zoo: Is giant panda Mei Xiang pregnant?

The National Zoo is anxiously awaiting the potential arrival of a new panda cub. The tricky part is determining whether or not giant panda Mei Xiang is actually pregnant.

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D.C.'s Smithsonian museums get new phone app

There's a new application to help visitors navigate the massive collection of the Smithsonian's 15 Washington museums and the National Zoo.

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Cheetah cubs to be named after Olympic athletes (VIDEO)

The 3-month-old cheetahs go on exhibit at the National Zoo starting Saturday, July 28. The public will have the chance to see them every day at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., for no longer than an hour at a time.

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Cheetah cubs at the National Zoo get a check-up

The National Zoo's two cheetah cubs received a clean bill of health from zoo veterinarians.

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Betty White draws a wild crowd at the National Zoo

Betty White describes herself as a "zoo nut." So it's fitting during her trip to D.C., she made a stop at the National Zoo for a behind-the-scenes tour and to meet with fans.

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Betty White brings laughter, love for animals to D.C.

TV stars come and go, but one woman with an infectious smile has always been there.

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Betty White heads to D.C., talks passion for animals

Betty White is headed to Washington and her agenda includes donkeys and elephants, but not the kind roaming on Capitol Hill.

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Zoo live-tweets artificial insemination of giant panda

Giving new meaning to the phrase, "invasion of privacy," the Smithsonian's National Zoo live-tweeted the process of artificially inseminating its female giant panda Monday.

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Two new otters die at the National Zoo

Two of the newly acquired Asian small-clawed otters at the National Zoo have died, officials say.

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