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 ...

This is a 6-8 week externship for clinical-year veterinary students. Externs are expected to spend a minimum of 40 hours/week on site (8:00 am to 4:30 pm), with the potential for after-hours and ...

Explore the Zoo with purpose and bring the wonders of wildlife into your classroom. Designed for educators, families, and curious learners of all ages, these education resources support engaging field ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

When roads and highways are built, human communities are transformed. However, the ecological effects of transportation infrastructure can have a devastating impact on wildlife and biodiversity. The ...

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 ...

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'In the Company of Pandas' will be available Nov. 10. Book proceeds support the Smithsonian’s giant panda conservation program. “Cheerful and enlightening... Panda fans will be delighted... A ...

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 ...

The black-tailed prairie dog is a keystone species and is essential in preserving grassland biodiversity. As ecosystem engineers, prairie dogs create disturbance in grasslands through their foraging ...