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  1. nationalzoo.si.eduSmithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

    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.

  2. www.si.edu › Museums › national-zooCurrent Exhibitions | Smithsonian Institution

    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.

  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › National_Zoological_ParkNational Zoological Park (United States) - Wikipedia

    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

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  5. washington.org › dc-guide-to › national-zooVisiting Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington, DC

    The National Zoo is located in DC’s residential Woodley Park neighborhood and, like all Smithsonian museums, admission is free. The main entrance (you’ll know it by the two Instagram-friendly lion statues flanking the gate) is on Connecticut Avenue. The zoo is just a short walk from both the Woodley Park and Cleveland Park Metro stops on ...

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  6. www.si.edu › about › national-zooSmithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

    Visit the zoo and learn about the Smithsonian's global conservation efforts. Meet scientists who work in field stations around the world to save species and ecosystems.

  7. www.lonelyplanet.com › usa › washington-dcSmithsonian's National Zoo | Upper Northwest DC, Washington ...

    This Smithsonian Institution zoo was founded in 1889 and planned by Frederick Law Olmsted, designer of New York’s Central Park. The zoo’s grounds follow the natural contours of a woodland canyon, and the exhibits are noted for their natural-habitat settings.

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