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   Is National Zoological Park owned by the Smithsonian Institution?

   • This article is about National Zoological Park in the United States, owned by the Smithsonian Institution. For other uses, see National Zoo. The National Zoological Park, commonly known as the National Zoo, is one of the oldest zoos in the United States. The zoo is part of the Smithsonian Institution and does not charge admission.

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   Does the National Zoo have a zoo?

   • The National Zoo also maintains a 3,200-acre Research facility (Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute; SCBI) in Front Royal, Virginia; which is staffed by members of the National Zoological Park Police.

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   Where is the National Zoo in Washington DC?

   • Always free of charge and open 364 days a year, the Smithsonian’s National Zoo sits on 163 acres in the heart of Washington, D.C.’s Rock Creek Park. Founded in 1889, the Zoo is currently home to more than 2,700 animals representing more than 390 species.

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   Where is the National Zoo located?

   • The National Zoo has two campuses. The first is a 163-acre (66 ha) urban park located at Rock Creek Park in the Woodley Park neighborhood of Northwest Washington, D.C., 20 minutes from the National Mall by MetroRail.

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   Visit the Zoo for free and see more than 2,200 animals in various exhibits. Reserve entry passes online, check the map and guides, and enjoy special events and attractions.

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   May 14, 2024 · Visit the Zoo and see endangered species, learn about conservation research and join the community of animal lovers. Find out the latest news, events and stories from the Zoo's staff and scientists.

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   The National Zoological Park, commonly known as the National Zoo, is one of the oldest zoos in the United States. The zoo is part of the Smithsonian Institution and does not charge admission. Founded in 1889, its mission is to "provide engaging experiences with animals and create and share knowledge to save wildlife and habitats".

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   Exhibits. The Smithsonian's National Zoo is home to more than 2,200 animals. Find out where to see your favorite animals, like Komodo dragons at Reptile Discovery Center or red pandas on Asia Trail. Open.

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   Learn about the history, mission, exhibits and conservation research of the National Zoo in Washington, D.C. The Zoo is home to nearly 400 species of animals, including endangered pandas, cheetahs, elephants and gorillas.

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   The zoo, which occupies about 76 hectares (187 acres), has approximately 5,000 specimens of more than 500 species. It has developed one of the world’s finest collections of small mammals and became famous for breeding pygmy hippopotamuses.

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   Visit the National Zoo and see more than 2,700 animals from over 390 species, including giant pandas, Asian elephants, and Sumatran tigers. Learn about the zoo's accessibility, COVID-19 guidelines, and social narratives for visitors.