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Always free of charge, the Smithsonian’s National Zoo is one of Washington D.C.’s, and the Smithsonian’s, most popular tourist destinations, with more than 2 million visitors from all over the world each year. The Zoo instills a lifelong commitment to conservation through engaging experiences with animals and the people working to save them.
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The Zoo's main entrance is located at: 3001 Connecticut Ave., NW. Washington, DC 20011. Note: Bus idling and parking along Connecticut Avenue is not permitted. Book ahead and reserve your Bus Parking Pass or Bus Drop-Off Pass through the group reservation portal. Parking & Directions.
Jun 7, 2024 · Founded in 1889, the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute sits on 163 acres in the heart of Washington, D.C.’s Rock Creek Park and is home to more than 2,200 animals representing almost 400 different species. The Zoo’s commitment to conservation, research, and education also extends to its second campus in Front ...
The Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute leads the Smithsonian’s global effort to save species, better understand ecosystems, and train future generations of conservationists. Scientists from the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute also work in field stations around the world. More than ...
About. Founded in 1889, the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute sits on 163 acres in the heart of Washington, D.C.’s Rock Creek Park and is home to more than 2,100 animals representing almost 400 different species.
The Smithsonian is home to 21 museums and the National Zoo. While safeguarding and presenting our nations treasures, our museums and zoo also support education, scholarship, and research. Explore our vast online digital resources or plan your visit. Anacostia Community Museum. Arts and Industries Building. Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum.
Wyland Mural. Thirty years after painting his first mural at the Zoo, marine muralist Wyland returned to paint a new mural raising awareness about a different group of magnificent sea animals: coral. Planning a visit to the Smithsonian's National Zoo? Don't miss these exciting attractions throughout the park.
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