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Smithsonian's National Zoo

Meet the Animals

Meet the residents at the zoo, discover fun facts, and learn about conservation status.
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Our Shared Future

Life on a Sustainable Planet

The Smithsonian launches a new climate change initiative to advance scientific research and promote sustainable solutions.
Learn More About Life on a Sustainable Planet
Programs as diverse as our planet

Smithsonian Global: 7 continents. 140 + countries

Discover how our people and programs are making a difference across the world.
Learn More About Smithsonian Global: 7 continents. 140 + countries

Underpinned by our vast scientific collections and with the expertise of researchers, curators, and collaborators across the world, the Smithsonian is at the forefront of science. We work to save endangered species and conserve biodiversity, mitigate global climate change, explore the Earth’s geological past and present, and understand the cosmos.

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Featured

Discover online collections, stories, and research from across the Smithsonian.

Clouded Leopard Cub

Smithsonian Open Access

Free Photos from the Smithsonian's National Zoo

These Open Access images are available to download and use as you wish—all without asking!

black and white image of leeches

Smithsonian Story

Discovering the World’s Creepy-Crawlies

Finding and describing the world’s bugs and worms.

Painting of a line of trees with orange leaves behind a grassy slope

Smithsonian Story

Why Do Leaves Change Color in the Fall?

The start of fall brings cooler temperatures and shorter days that transform trees.

Marine reptile with a long tail

Smithsonian Story

This Thanksgiving, Try the Fossil Turducken

We’re serving up an extinct sea monster and facts about the dinosaur on your table.

mineral

Smithsonian Collection Spotlight

Minerals and Gems

The Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History mineral and gem collection is one of the largest of its kind in the world.

Smithsonian Story

Could Dinosaurs Still Exist?

One group of dinosaurs is still around. To find them, just go outside and look up.

Topics in Science

The entire image is awash in intricate clouds, and swathes of superheated gas.

Around the Smithsonian

Mysteries of the Universe

Beginning with studies of our sun in 1890, the Smithsonian has been answering questions about our atmosphere and beyond.

A yellow and black bird sits on a branch near a white mug of coffee.

Around the Smithsonian

Animals and Ecosystems

Learn how the Smithsonian plays a role in protecting habitats and species and find out what you can do.

A fist photoshopped over a gray image of smoke stacks.

Around the Smithsonian

People and the Planet

Explore human impacts on the environment and how the environment impacts the health of all life on our planet.

A collage of images representing climate change and cultural heritage surrounding the Earth.

Around the Smithsonian

Climate Change

Explore Smithsonian research into the science, impacts, and solutions around climate change.

Meet a Scientist

Learn the stories of the people behind the Smithsonian's research, the discoveries they make, and their inspiration.

Sidedoor Podcast

The Smithsonian's flagship podcast sneaks you through the side door to learn stories you won't find anywhere else. Discover more episodes on science and nature.

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