First Lady Pat Nixon warmly welcomed two pandas to the National Zoo in Washington, DC. A symbolic gift from the People’s Republic of China, the pandas captivated the nation, marking a pivotal moment ...

Tenzing was known for his “playful somersaults” and “engaging personality,” amassing fans “who fell in love with his creative antics,” the zoo said. He was one to care about his own health, with ...

A cherished, fan-favorite red panda at the San Francisco Zoo died of a parasitic infection, the zoo announced Thursday .