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A black-and-white photo from 1899 of a group of schoolchildren looking at an American bison at the Smithsonian's National Zoo

March 01, 2019

8 Historic Photos of the Zoo to Celebrate Its 130th Anniversary

The Smithsonian’s National Zoo was created in 1889 and opened its doors in 1891. To celebrate its 130th anniversary, look back at how the Zoo has evolved through the years.

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8 Historic Photos of the Zoo to Celebrate Its 130th Anniversary

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