Then there are museums. If you are in Washington, DC, The Smithsonian operates 17 museums, plus the National Zoo, which are ...

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In Tuesday’s “Working Capital” episode of “Matt About Town,” WTOP’s Matt Kaufax went to the Smithsonian National Zoo to pose as a bird caretaker for a morning.

James Hunt of Hankinson was honored recently with a Quilt of Valor, recognizing his service in the U.S. Air Force and his ...

TULSA, Okla. — Tulsa Zoo provided an update on the two new Asian elephants, Billy and Tina. The zoo said they have started introductions between the new elephants and the rest of the Asian ...

The man accused of shooting and killing 3-year-old Honestly Cheadle in Southeast D.C. made his first court appearance Saturday.

Cora Massey's birthday at the Saint Louis Zoo featured a magical moment with Nova the sea lion mirroring her umbrella motions. An unforgettable experience.

Crime Northwest DC shooting leaves 1 dead, 2 hurt, including a boy Police say a man has been pronounced dead.

Cora Massey's birthday at the Saint Louis Zoo featured a magical moment with Nova the sea lion mirroring her umbrella motions. An unforgettable experience.

Hunt on for gunman who killed congressional intern in DC Eric Tarpinian-Jachym, 21, was fatally shot by a stray bullet, police said.

It is literally Christmas in July as iconic hippopotamus song will now be a part of the Oklahoma City Zoo forever. The iconic Christmas song, “I want a hippopotamus for Christmas”, was ...