Enjoy a look back at some incredible and heartwarming stories about the Smithsonian National Zoo's animals and the people who care for them.

The brother and sister were rescued in the wild last month, having been deemed unable to survive on their own.

Cargill Philanthropies (MACP) to advance and expand the zoo's Advancing Empathy Initiative that fosters empathy for animals in Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA)-accredited organizations.