Asian elephants Kamala (39), Swarna (39) and Maharani (23) arrived safely at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo on May 23, 2014.
together seamlessly to make the elephants as comfortable as possible and get them to Washington
National Bison Day is the first Saturday in November and the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute has a big reason to celebrate these iconic animals! Wallow in the autumn leaves with the Zoo’s bison, Lucy and Gally, and animal keeper Regina Bakely, as she shares her stories and the institution’s history of caring for American bison.
conservation efforts to save bison resulted in a small herd on the National Mall in Washington
The Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute plays a leading role in the Smithsonian’s global efforts to save wildlife species from extinction and train future generations of conservationists.
conservation headquarters in Front Royal, Virginia, the Smithsonian’s National Zoo in Washington
„My father, Larry Collins, was the first head keeper in charge of Ling Ling and Hsing-Hsing…“
with Tian Tian, Mei Xiang, Xiao Qi Ji and the rest of the pandas that have called Washington
Scientists at SCBI study and breed 20 nimal species, including some that were once extinct in the wild, such as black-footed ferrets and scimitar-horned oryx. Animals thrive in specialized barns and building complexes spread over more than 1,000 acres.
s National Zoo’s legacy of conservation work extends beyond the public Zoo in Washington
As director of advancement, Matt Cannella leads a team of professionals to raise critical funds for the organization’s conservation work, exhibits, education programs, and operations. He also manages the National Zoo Membership program, special events and advisory board.
National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute, Cannella worked at The George Washington
As the associate director of business, innovation and technology, Nikki Mounts oversees all business and financial activities, information technology, and human resources at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute. Additionally, she acts as a senior advisor to the director and deputy director on all items related to the business operations and the financial health of the organization. She directly manages a staff of 15 employees and provides administrative support for more than 450 employees and 1,800 animals.
In 2016, she moved to the Washington, D.C., area and worked as a hospital administrator
Scientists at SCBI study and breed 20 nimal species, including some that were once extinct in the wild, such as black-footed ferrets and scimitar-horned oryx. Animals thrive in specialized barns and building complexes spread over more than 1,000 acres.
s National Zoo’s legacy of conservation work extends beyond the public Zoo in Washington
Ziad Ojakli served as Executive Vice President of Government Operations at The Boeing Company from 2021-2025. Ojakli reported to Boeing’s President & CEO and was responsible for advancing the company’s public policy priorities, including all U.S. federal, state and local government operations, as well as Boeing Global Engagement, the company’s global philanthropic organization. He served as Boeing’s chief lobbyist and was a member of the company’s Executive Council.
Jackie Robinson Foundation, the National Archives Foundation, the Economic Club of Washington
Want to tell the Asian elephants apart? This introductory guide will help you spot each of the six residents of the herd.
the elephant herd: Spike Image: Spike was born July 2, 1981, and arrived in Washington
