past two years, the primate team has had the privilege of sharing the story of our western
past two years, the primate team has had the privilege of sharing the story of our western
Wood ducks are primarily found in eastern North America, as well as some parts of western
Wood ducks are primarily found in eastern North America, as well as some parts of western
This species was once found only on the island of Guam but is now extinct in the wild
Guam kingfishers were declared extinct in the wild in 1986, and lived in diverse
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
