Sloth bear cubs have been born at the National Zoo for first time in years. It is unclear which of the zoo’s two males is the father — it may be both, the zoo said.

Two sloth bear cubs were born at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (NZCBI) on December 7—marking the Zoo’s first sloth bear births since December 2013.

The Smithsonian's National Zoo is celebrating the birth of two new additions.

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 ...

For the first time since 2014, keepers at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (NZCBI) have welcomed two sloth bear cubs. The cubs were born Dec. 7 at approximately 2:30 ...

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 ...

According to a social media post, former Sunset Zoo resident, Molly, gave birth to two sloth bear cubs on Wednesday, Dec. 7, at approximately 2:30 and 4:30 a.m. at an off-exhibit den in the ...

The Abilene Zoo is temporarily housing a 12-year-old sloth bear named Vicki from the Smithsonian National Zoo. Vicki, known for her unique appearance and insect-rich diet, represents a vulnerable ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- There is a new addition to the Philadelphia Zoo! The zoo announced an adorable sloth bear cub was born on December 11 - the first healthy sloth bear born at the zoo since 1997.

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