Adopt a bald eagle or California sea lion.
Visit
the Smithsonian's American Indian Museum.
Get kids' activities on black-footed ferrets, river otters, prairie dogs and other North American wildlife.
The National Zoo is building a wonderful new exhibit for its seals and sea lions. Not only are we creating a better home for our marine mammals but we're also creating a multi-sensory experience with great animal viewing opportunities for visitors. The new exhibit will open in 2012.
American Trail Closes Temporarily
The Zoo's American Trail—formerly known as Beaver Valley and home to several North American mammals and birds—has closed for construction of Elephant Trails and construction of a wonderful new exhibit for seals and sea lions. The new exhibit will open in 2012. The rest of the trail, opening at a later date, will be home to other North American animals, including beavers, river otters, bald eagles, and ravens. Additionally, our Andean bears will be viewable on weekends only during the construction period. Thanks for your patience while we work to improve the Zoo for its animals and visitors.
Learn about the new exhibit and take a virtual tour.
Find out about the animals that will make their home in the American Trail when it is has fully reopened:
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Sunbathing is a favorite activity of California sea lions.
Seals and sea lions at the Zoo
Partners
in Conservation:
The
United States Fish and Wildlife Service runs
the National Wildlife Refuge System—protecting
critical habitat for wolves and other North American
wildlife:
Beavers
Beaver slide show
Patuxent
National Wildlife Refuge, Maryland
Endangered brown pelicans
Pelican
Island National Wildlife Refuge, Florida
