National Zoo

D.C. animal park

The National Zoo is the common name for the Smithsonian's National Zoological Park in Washington, D.C., a free public zoo operated by the Smithsonian Institution.

It houses thousands of animals and is known for its giant panda conservation program.

We took the kids to the National Zoo last summer.

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Washington DC · captive breeding · genetic analysis · aviary · giant panda · aquarium · community outreach · habitat restoration · guided tours · family outing · school bus · ecological sustainability · botanical garden · veterinary medicine · enrichment programs · interactive exhibits · red panda · feeding time

Opposites
institutional ownership and access

National Zooprivate collection

Items owned, not exhibited

animal captivity vs. freedom

National Zoowilderness

Uncultivated, uninhabited natural region

natural habitat · the wild · open range · African savanna · untamed wilderness

conservation approach

National Zoowildlife reserve

Protected habitat for fauna

national park · nature preserve · wildlife sanctuary · game reserve · Serengeti

Family

national, zoo, nation, nations, nationally, nationality, nationalities, nationalize, nationalized

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Top 500,000
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Mostly American · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G