National Zoological Park

The National Zoological Park, commonly known as the National Zoo, is one of the oldest zoos in the United States. The zoo is part of the Smithsonian Institution and does not charge admission. Founded in 1889, its mission is to "provide engaging experiences with animals and create and share knowledge to save wildlife and habitats".

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NZCBI; NZP; National Zoo; National Zoo Park; Rock Creek Zoo; Smithsonian Institution National Zoological Park; Smithsonian National Zoological Park; Smithsonian's National Zoo; Smithsonian's National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute
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Location: 38.9294, -77.0497, KML, Cluster Map, Maps,  

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National Zoo Park, Wash., D.C. LCCN2016820608

Bear, zoo LCCN2016820607

Zoo- elephant LCCN2016820599

Boise Pemrose (i.e., Boies Penrose) at Zoo LCCN2016819669

Boise Pemrose (i.e., Boies Penrose) at Zoo LCCN2016819670

Dr. Sara Hallager

Dr. Copper Aitken-Palmer

Lost Children & articles found will be taken to the Lion House - sign at the National Zoological Park 1943

Giant Panda Mei Xiang (20210830)

Buffalo crate on forward deck

Type	Subtype	Date	Description	Notes	Source
commons	image		National Zoo Park, Wash., D.C. LCCN2016820608		Commons
commons	image		Bear, zoo LCCN2016820607		Commons
commons	image		Zoo- elephant LCCN2016820599		Commons
commons	image		Boise Pemrose (i.e., Boies Penrose) at Zoo LCCN2016819669		Commons
commons	image		Boise Pemrose (i.e., Boies Penrose) at Zoo LCCN2016819670		Commons
commons	image		Dr. Sara Hallager		Commons
commons	image		Dr. Copper Aitken-Palmer		Commons
commons	image		Lost Children & articles found will be taken to the Lion House - sign at the National Zoological Park 1943		Commons
commons	image		Giant Panda Mei Xiang (20210830)		Commons
commons	image		Buffalo crate on forward deck		Commons