Exhibitions

American Trail is the place where Zoo visitors can get their feet wet while learning about gray seals, bald eagles, red wolves, and beavers. The exhibit highlights animals native to the U.S. and Canada, many of which have come back from the .... Shortened snippet. View full page for more details.

An elevated stainless-steel circle balanced on an intricately carved stone drum, the design of the National Native American Veterans Memorial is simple and powerful, timeless and inclusive. The design incorporates water for sacred ceremonies, .... Shortened snippet. View full page for more details.

This major exhibition examines how transportation—from 1876 to 1999—has shaped our American identity from a mostly rural nation into a major economic power, forged a sense of national unity, delivered consumer abundance, and encouraged a degree.... Shortened snippet. View full page for more details.

Our iconic 12-ton, 14-foot-tall African Elephant has undergone a remake! The elephant made its debut in 1959 and has been restored several times since then. The newest setting explores the evolution of elephants from their earliest predecessors.... Shortened snippet. View full page for more details.

Sport aviation is personal flying for pleasure. Sport pilots fly gliders, sailplanes, hang gliders, ultralights, homebuilts, and other types of aircraft. At the turn of the 21st century, Beechcraft, Cessna, Piper, and other companies were still.... Shortened snippet. View full page for more details.

The Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute is the Smithsonian's National Zoo's science and conservation division, with a dedicated team leading efforts to save wildlife species from extinction and to train future generations of conservation.... Shortened snippet. View full page for more details.

American Indian images, names, and stories infuse American history and contemporary life. The images are everywhere, from the Land O’Lakes butter maiden to the Cleveland Indians’ mascot, and from classic Westerns and cartoons to episodes of .... Shortened snippet. View full page for more details.

More than 100 years ago, real bison grazed outside the Smithsonian Castle building. Bison are returning in a bold new way! Three larger-than-life bronze bison, created by sculptor Gary Staab, find a permanent home outside the Smithsonian .... Shortened snippet. View full page for more details.