Consequently, the pet trade harvests them from the wild, which is unsustainable.
Consequently, the pet trade harvests them from the wild, which is unsustainable.
Przewalski’s horses, critically endangered horses found in Mongolia, are the last truly wild
Przewalski’s horses are the only wild horses left in the world.
Meet our animal ambassadors—and learn how you can help their wild cousins—in this
Meet our animal ambassadors—and learn how you can help their wild cousins—in this
Biology Institute (SCBI) has worked to breed and reintroduce this bird back into the wild
Biology Institute (SCBI) has worked to breed and reintroduce this bird back into the wild
He is stationed in Sri Lanka where he has studied the behavior and ecology of wild
He is stationed in Sri Lanka where he has studied the behavior and ecology of wild
committed to preserving Asian and African elephants—both in human care and in the wild
committed to preserving Asian and African elephants—both in human care and in the wild
Always free of charge, the Smithsonian’s National Zoo is one of Washington D.C.’s, and the Smithsonian’s, most popular tourist destinations, with more than 2 million visitors from all over the world each year. The Zoo instills a lifelong commitment to conservation through engaging experiences with animals and the people working to save them.
For western lowland gorilla Calaya, her village of support is the great ape animal
The Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute is dedicated to saving species. Every year, its team of conservationists here and around the globe works hard to make that mission a reality — and 2018 was no exception.
Przewalski’s horses are considered endangered and were once extinct in the wild.
Sept. 24 is World Gorilla Day, and we are celebrating with an update on our 2-year-old, Moke, and his troop!
Image: Western lowland gorilla Mandara was a foster mom to Moke’s father, Baraka
The Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute is dedicated to saving species. Every day, its scientists and partners undertake important conservation efforts to protect species and their habitats.
born at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute are reintroduced to the wild
