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A $25 million renovation to the new Carey Bear Country lets endangered bears swim, play and explore new spaces.

For the Smithsonian National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (NZCBI), Christmas came early in 2025. Zookeepers were delighted to welcome two new arrivals—sloth bear cubs, born in an off-exhibit ...

The Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (NZCBI) announced Jan. 6 that two sloth bear cubs were born in their care Dec. 7 and will debut in an exhibit this spring. The ...

Some animals are born with markings that make them stand out, but the sloth bear has something even more unusual: a hairstyle that looks remarkably like a pair of ponytails. While visiting Brookfield ...