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Make Waves with “Project Blue Planet” to Save the Oceans
February 21, 2012
In celebration of the Zoo’s seal and sea lion exhibit set to open later this year, the Zoo challenges elementary, middle and high school students to form eco-teams or class projects that can educate their classmates and inspire them to take action.
Recent News
Photo Release: Adorable Maned Wolf Pups Get a Medical Exam
February 17, 2012
The four maned wolf pups born Jan. 5 at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute in Front Royal, Va., received their first vaccinations Thursday during a routine medical exam.
Smithsonian Scientist Finds Obesity Risk Factors in Young Marmosets
February 14, 2012
A new study of marmosets, small South American monkeys, indicates that obesity may begin very early in life and suggests that marmosets may be a helpful model for obesity in humans.
Photo Release: National Zoo Animals Steal Hearts This Valentine’s Day
February 10, 2012
Where is the love this Valentine’s Day? At the Smithsonian’s National Zoo!
February 8, 2012
Roche and the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute in Washington, DC announced today a collaboration agreement to use Roche’s GS Junior benchtop sequencing system for research in SCBI’s Center for Conservation and Evolutionary Genetics.
Top Ten Critter Cupids from the Smithsonian’s National Zoo
February 1, 2012
This Valentine’s Day, web visitors can “woo” their loved ones with a truly wild gift—naming a National Zoo critter after a sweetie, a friend or a family member.
Four Maned Wolf Pups Born at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute
January 31, 2012
Although 2012 has only just begun, the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute in Front Royal, Va., already has something to celebrate in the new year: the birth of four maned wolf pups Jan. 5.
Tiger Conservation Partnership to Hold First Smart Patrol Training Course in Nepal
January 30, 2012
Starting Jan. 30, teams of frontline staff from tiger reserves in Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, China and Russia will be in Nepal learning from SCBI and partners how to adapt their conservation strategies to combat poaching, prevent tiger parts from entering the stream of commerce and other threats to tigers.
Woo Your Valentine at the Smithsonian's National Zoo
January 17, 2012
Wooing is an art form whether you're human or animal. Take a walk on the wild side and learn about romance in the animal kingdom at Woo at the Zoo on Feb. 11, at the National Zoo.
