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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".
Woodley Park is a neighborhood in Washington, D.C., located in Northwest D.C. Primarily residential, Woodley Park hosts a commercial corridor of restaurants and shops located along Connecticut Avenue. The neighborhood is noted as the home of the National Zoological Park, part of the Smithsonian Institution.
Originally known as simply "Zoological Park", in 1979 its name was changed to "Woodley Park–Zoo" because neighbors believed that the name was misleading, as the National Zoological Park is located 0.5 miles (0.8 km) from the station. [9]
Six other Smithsonian museums including the National Zoo are located elsewhere in Washington. Two more Smithsonian museums are located in New York City and one is located in Chantilly, Virginia . The Smithsonian also holds close ties with over 200 museums in all 50 states , as well as Panama and Puerto Rico. [ 1 ]
This is an incomplete list of existing, reputable zoos in the United States.For a list of aquaria, see List of aquaria in the United States, and for a list of nature centers, see List of nature centers in the United States.
The Federal Trade Commission Building, located just off Washington’s National Mall, features several pieces of art celebrating the history of commerce including the “Man Controlling Trade ...
The 163-acre (0.66 km 2) National Zoo is a Smithsonian facility in the District of Columbia and is staffed 24 hours a day by full-time US National Zoological Park police officers. The National Zoo also maintains a 3200-acre Research facility (Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute; SCBI) in Front Royal, Virginia; which is staffed by members ...
It is located at the Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington, D.C. History This ... and was incorporated in 1997 as part of the National Zoological Park.