Solve jigsaw puzzles and crossword puzzles, take a virtual world tour, send an e-card, learn about animals and their names—there's plenty to do on the National Zoo's website.

Vet Stories

See how the Zoo's veterinarians and other staff examine animals to figure out what's wrong with them and decide how to treat them. Check out the Vet Stories.

Stomp Out Carbon

In 2007, we asked children across the country to share their ideas on how people can reduce their carbon footprint. We received more than 1,475 entries from 43 states. We were impressed and amazed by the creative and inventive ideas that were sent in. We thank everyone for their participation. We’re happy to present an electronic booklet of winning entries from our Stomp Out Carbon contest.

We’ve also included information on the Zoo's green practices and green tips for you. We hope you will incorporate some or all of these ideas into your daily life and become a conservation ambassador.

Download the Stomp Out Carbon e-booklet. Zoom in to read the small type and share with your friends and schools by email instead of printing it out.

Learn how you can shrink your carbon footprint. Take our green quiz.