- 10 Jun 2009 | Brandon Fuller
- Community, Events, Lifestyle, News
Round up the kids for an annual summer treat. The Guppy Gala is back at the National Zoo on Friday from 6-8:30pm. The Zoo is bringing in rock walls, great food, obstacle courses, animal encounters, live entertainment and tons more.
This year’s ticket prices are reduced so you can bring extra friends. FONZ members pay $15 each and non-members pay $25. The money raised will support the Zoo’s sustainability, conservation science and …
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- 06 May 2009 | Brandon Fuller
- Community, Events, Lifestyle, News
You’ve heard all about the baby boom happening at the National Zoo. Baby anteaters, elephant shrews, clouded leopards and lowland gorillas have greatly increased the cute quotient in recent weeks.
Many of these babies are threatened species and now the Zoo has an amazing chance to study their behaviors from birth through maturity. The result of these observations will be greater protection for their wild brethren.
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Did you hear that 2007 was the biggest year for births in America ever? The Octomom is doing her part to make 2009 a record-breaker. Meanwhile, at the National Zoo, a mini baby boom is occurring across many species.
Back in January, the National Zoo announced the arrival of a Western Lowland Gorilla Baby. This is the sixth baby gorilla for mother Mandara and the seventh successful gorilla birth at …
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Looking for a fun outdoor hike but not sure where to go? As it turns out, the Metro is good for more than just your work commute and can take you to some surprisingly scenic and natural spots in the area. Within minutes of getting off the Metro, you’ll forget about just how close you are to DC.
Get out into nature and leave your car behind!
Cleveland Park – Red Line
Exit on …
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