National Zoological Park (United States)

High school (ages 12+)
Animals & Nature

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1. How big is National Zoological Park (United States)?163 acres (main campus); 3,200 acres (SCBI)
2. When was National Zoological Park (United States) built?1889
3. What is the parent institution?Smithsonian Institution
4. What is the admission?Free
5. What is the National Zoo and when did it open?The National Zoo, also called the National Zoological Park, opened in 1889 and is one of the oldest zoos in the United States.
6. Why can visitors enter the National Zoo for free?The zoo is free because it is a public trust that wants everyone to learn about animals and nature.

Conservation Biology: An interdisciplinary scientific field that aims to protect Earth's biodiversity and ecosystems.
Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (SCBI): A research and breeding facility dedicated to saving endangered species and training conservation professionals.
Assisted Reproduction: Techniques used to help animals reproduce when natural breeding is difficult or impossible.
Endangered Species: Species at a very high risk of extinction in the wild, often due to human activities or environmental changes.