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 ...

What you may not notice is the dedicated team of Wildlife Health Science professionals who keep our animals healthy.

Explore the Zoo with purpose and bring the wonders of wildlife into your classroom. Designed for educators, families, and curious learners of all ages, these education resources support engaging field ...

Every second, more than 30 birds die from flying into a window somewhere in the United States, making glass one of the leading causes of human-related mortality in birds. Why does this happen? While ...

The facilities where animals live at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (NZCBI)—the exhibits at the zoological park in Washington, D.C., and the research areas at the ...

When roads and highways are built, human communities are transformed. However, the ecological effects of transportation infrastructure can have a devastating impact on wildlife and biodiversity. The ...

Find a store or café near you that carries Bird Friendly coffee, or better yet, have it shipped to your door when you order online.

Sarah leads our dynamic team of scientists working to understand, sustain, and restore Great Plains habitats and the species that depend on them. Sarah is focused on cultivating networks of research ...

'In the Company of Pandas' will be available Nov. 10. Book proceeds support the Smithsonian’s giant panda conservation program. “Cheerful and enlightening... Panda fans will be delighted... A ...

The black-tailed prairie dog is a keystone species and is essential in preserving grassland biodiversity. As ecosystem engineers, prairie dogs create disturbance in grasslands through their foraging ...

Bird Friendly coffee is certified organic and produced on farms with a shade cover that provides important habitat for migratory and resident birds in tropical landscapes, which are increasingly ...

Get an up-close look at exotic birds soaring overhead in this free, limited-run avian spectacular at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo. Join renowned bird behaviorist Phung Luu for a dazzling display of ...