Happy New Year! While I’ve taken a bit of a break from writing, I do have some stories that I’m currently working on. I will
Category: National Zoo
Thank You, Bei Bei (谢谢贝贝)
On Sunday, November 17, I said goodbye to a giant panda who has been a major part of my life for the past four years.
Ambika: Golden Girl or Energizer Bunny?
“Ambika! I remember visiting her as a young girl!” an Elephant House patron exclaimed to keeper Kayleigh Sullivan. Kayleigh, smiling, said that she hears that
Penguins at the National Zoo: A Failed Experiment?
I struggled writing this piece, but I have to keep in mind that many stories from zoos past are not uplifting. It only highlights how
Lions, Tigers, and Whatsitbears…
Given that the Smithsonian’s National Zoo currently houses only three species of bears (don’t get me wrong—they’re really great bears!), it’s crazy to think that
Hippo Hippo Burnin’ Love
There might be a “big” reason that Valentine’s Day and National Hippo Day are back-to-back (February 14 and 15). After all, what greater romance involves