The possibility of a government shutdown means many federally funded national parks, monuments and attractions might be closed until the government reopens.

The General Services Administration's briefly available list of DC federal buildings it hoped to sell included many designed ...

The longer days bring a rainbow of celebrations for Holi, the Hindu festival of colors; St. Patrick’s Day; National Panda Day and cherry blossoms! On Friday, don’t miss these sweet Pi Day deals!  If ...

Washington businesses and hotels are capitalizing on the return of pandas to the city's zoo after a yearlong absence.

An Arizona zoo has to modify its giraffe enclosure after one animal got out. Screengrab from Reid Park Zoo's Facebook A 3-year-old giraffe snuck out of her enclosure at an Arizona zoo and was found ...

Spring in D.C. means one thing, cherry blossom season. On Thursday, the National Park Service will reveal the agency's prediction for when we could see peak bloom at the Tidal Basin. In 2024 ...

HOUSTON — Heads up, animal lovers and foodies! The Houston Zoo is hosting a special event promising food, entertainment, and "unforgettable animal experiences." The Feast with the Beasts event ...

Tallulah celebrated with her brother Ringo, the zoo said, and treats were placed around the green space. A species native to South Asia, according to the Smithsonian's National Zoo & Conservation ...

Ohio State’s 2014 College Football Playoff national title came in the first of Ash’s two seasons in Columbus as the co-DC along with Luke Fickell, who went on to lead programs at Cincinnati ...

Park says the 17-year-old animal was fatally injured after getting into an area with a male greater one-horned rhinoceros Author of the article: You can save this article by registering for free here.

Zoo officials said the tapir is endangered due to disappearing forests, farms, logging and being hunted by humans. Helena Wegner is a McClatchy National Real-Time Reporter covering the state of ...

River otters are famous for their buoyant spirit; that's why they often socialize in groups, according to the Smithsonian's National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute. The playful otters also ...