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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".
- May 6, 1889; 134 years ago
- Zoo: 163 acres (66 ha), SCBI: 3,200-acre (1,300 ha)
- Zoo: 2,000, SCBI: 30–40 endangered species
The 163-acre park in the heart of Washington, D.C., is home to approximately 4,000 animals representing nearly 400 species. Almost a quarter of the animals at the National Zoo are endangered species, including, Asian elephants, North Island brown kiwis and western lowland gorillas.
National Zoological Park, zoo in Washington, D.C., that was established under the Smithsonian Institution by acts of the U.S. Congress in 1889 and 1890, when a site in the wooded valley of Rock Creek, a tributary of the Potomac River, was purchased.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
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Shaped by Science. The Zoo has continued its legacy of saving species started by Hornaday throughout its more than 130-year history. By the 1950s it was emerging as a leader in animal care and conservation science, and hired its first full-time veterinarian.
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4,627 reviews. #74 of 642 things to do in Washington DC. Zoos. Closed now. 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Write a review. About. A park-like zoo containing 4,000 animals and 500 different species. Duration: More than 3 hours. Meets animal welfare guidelines. Suggest edits to improve what we show. Improve this listing. Tours & experiences.
The National Zoological Park was founded in 1889 to preserve, teach, and conduct research about the animal world. The zoo opened in Rock Creek Park, Washington, DC in 1891, on a site designed by landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, and has been home to giant pandas, Asian elephants, and Smokey the Bear. History of the National Zoological Park
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