For the Smithsonian National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (NZCBI), Christmas came early in 2025. Zookeepers were ...

The Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (NZCBI) announced Jan. 6 that two sloth bear cubs were born ...

Talk about ending the year on a high note.The Smithsonian’s National Zoo closed out 2025 with a rare double dose of good news, welcoming two sloth bear cubs for the first time in more than a ...

CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. The decision for keepers at the Smithsonian's National Zoo to hand-raise a female sloth bear cub instead of leaving her with her mother Khali ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington, D.C., has welcomed two sloth bear cubs, marking the first time the zoo has had sloth ...

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Little Rock Zoo made an exciting announcement on its Facebook page this morning — Kayla, the sloth bear, is expecting cubs and is due any day now! Zoo veterinarians confirmed ...

The Smithsonian National Zoo welcomed two sloth bear cub births in December. The first time since 2014.

The tiny cubs, currently off-exhibit, are expected to debut in Spring 2026. Mike Bock Nearly one month old, the two sloth bear cubs are shown resting in their den on Jan. 5, 2026. Zoo staff are ...

For the first time since 2014, keepers at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute Zoo have welcomed two sloth bear cubs.