The Washington D.C. Police Department has confirmed that reports of a shooting at the Smithsonian National Zoological Park on Saturday evening were false. No shooting at DC zoo. (UnSplash) ...

WASHINGTON — What was supposed to be a peaceful afternoon at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo took a tense turn Saturday after a fight broke out between two adults, prompting police to respond ...

A pair of 3-year-old giant pandas have begun their journey to the National Zoo in Washington, D.C., according to officials from the China Wildlife Conservation Society and Chinese state-owned media.

WASHINGTON - The National Zoo remains open as usual on Monday after tense moments over the weekend when a fight broke out, prompting a police response. "There is NO active shooter or threat at the ...

Tierney Plumb is an editor of Eater’s Northeast region, covering D.C., Boston, Philly, and New York. The National Zoo is one of the most heavily trafficked tourist spots in Washington, and those ...

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Panic erupted at the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, DC, after reports of an active shooter on Saturday. Police responded swiftly, but no threat was found. The alarm was raised after someone ...