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Smithsonian's National Zoo & Conservation Biology InstituteSmithsonian's National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute
Founded in 1889 in Rock Creek Park in Washington, D.C., Smithsonian's National Zoo is operated by the Smithsonian Institution and charges no admission. Its 163-acre urban campus is home to more than 2,200 animals representing almost 400 species. Its signature giant pandas, Bao Li and Qing Bao, arrived from China in October 2024 and debuted in January 2025, reflecting the zoo's role as a hub for international conservation.
- Opened
- 1891 (month/day unconfirmed) · about 135 years of history
Exterior of Smithsonian's National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute
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| Type | Zoo |
|---|---|
| Location | United StatesWashington, D.C. |
| Opened | 1891 Source |
| Official / Social |
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