The National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute leads the Smithsonian’s global efforts to save species, better understand ecosystems and train future generations of conservationists.
Always free of charge, the Zoo’s 163-acre park in the heart of Washington, D.C.,
Explore a detailed history and timeline of giant pandas at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute.
giant pandas, Mei Xiang (may-SHONG) and Tian Tian (tee-YEN tee-YEN), arrived in Washington
The Bird House exhibit invites Zoo visitors to soar into the fascinating world of North American shorebirds, waterfowl and songbirds.
For young children, the Washington Wood Thrush serves as a friendly guide through
Use your tiger eyes to see what it takes to care for the largest cat in the world and 2022’s Lunar New Year animal: the tiger! Get a peek inside the world of animal keeper and real-life Zoo Guardian Dell Guglielmo, who cares for the Zoo’s three tigers.
Image: In both Washington D.C.’s cold winters and hot summers, Amur tigers seem
Now more than ever, raising awareness about the plight of migratory birds is key to their survival. At the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute, we are in the midst of completely transforming our beloved Bird House from its humble foundation (circa 1928) into a celebration of birds and their amazing annual journeys.
species we are trying to better understand is the wood thrush — the official bird of Washington
There’s no better activity for a fall day in D.C. than a trip to the Zoo. Crowds are smaller, days are cooler and changing leaves bring a burst of color to the park.
Pounce from Washington D.C. with Asia Trail keepers Kaitlyn Adkins and Jenny Spotten
This morning, our giant panda cub received his name: Bei Bei or 贝贝 (BAY-BAY)!
Peng, third-grade students from the Washington Yu Ying Public Charter School assisted
Since its founding in 1974, the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute, has celebrated many milestones, from endangered species births, to reintroductions to the wild, to revolutionary scientific studies.
its headquarters in Front Royal, Virginia, the Smithsonian’s National Zoo in Washington
FellowshipsThe Global Health Program hosts fellowships to build longer-term capacity in partner countries and to support postdoctoral-level studies. Fellows are based in the U.S. or at international partner organizations, and are directly mentored by Global Health Program staff on research projects related to wildlife health, conservation and emerging infectious diseases.Fellowships span one to two years with anticipated completion of a research project and preparation of manuscripts for peer-reviewed publications.
Research Fellowships GHP often offers research fellowships based at its offices in Washington
Animal care staff at the National Zoo welcomed a new resident to Elephant Trails May 22—Bozie, a 37-year-old female Asian elephant. She arrived safely and is now in quarantine for approximately 30 days.
accompanied Bozie as she traveled via truck more than 1,100 miles to her new home in Washington
