The facilities where animals live at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (NZCBI)—the exhibits at the zoological park in Washington, D.C., and the research areas at the ...

Starting in 2023, Smithsonian Institution’s Great Plains Science Program partnered with Swansea Lab of Animal Movement and Wildbyte Technologies to develop new methods for tracking fine-scale ...

Every second, more than 30 birds die from flying into a window somewhere in the United States, making glass one of the leading causes of human-related mortality in birds. Why does this happen? While ...

What you may not notice is the dedicated team of Wildlife Health Science professionals who keep our animals healthy.

Discover the wonders of wildlife at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo in Washington, D.C.! As you explore our 163-acre zoological park, your group can connect with hundreds of amazing species — like ...

The Smithsonian’s Great Plains Science Program (GPSP) was founded in 2018 to understand and address the complex challenges facing the planet’s threatened grassland ecosystems. Through sound science, ...

Bison used to roam the Great Plains in tens of millions. Overhunting and habitat loss brought these iconic animals to the brink of extinction by the early 20th century. Today, remnants of their ...

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 ...

Just like museums rely on curators to manage their collections, zoos depend on a team of skilled professionals to carefully monitor every animal in their care — recording births, breeding, behavioral ...

North America’s first Intertribal Grassland Network is a collaboration between four tribal communities in Montana, our Great Plains Science Program, and other project partners. Great strides have been ...

Animal teams at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute provide expert care for each of the Zoo’s residents every day of the year. But when heat indexes soar over 90 or even ...

Sign in with your Zoo account or register a new account. Add up to six tickets per order and Special Event Parking, if needed, and select Continue. Zoo members can purchase up to six discounted ...