Smithsonian National Zoo in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute
Smithsonian's National Zoo
— 125 Years —
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 17, 2017
1. Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute Marker
The Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (SCBI), previously established as the Conservation and Research Center in 1973, is a research and training leader in veterinary medicine, reproductive physiology and conservation biology.
Once believed to be extinct, black-footed ferrets exist in the wild thanks to SCBI's breeding, training and release program.
Erected by Smithsonian Institution.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Environment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1973.
Location. 38° 55.893′ N, 77° 3.059′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Smithsonian National Zoo. Marker is on Olmsted Walk. On the grounds of the Smithsonian National Zoological Garden. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 95 Olmsted Walk, Washington DC 20008, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Smithsonian's National Zoo (a few steps from this marker); House Remodeling (within shouting distance of this marker); Elephant Community Center (within shouting distance of this marker); It's Our 125th Birthday! (within shouting distance of this marker); Feeding Times at the Zoo (within shouting distance of this marker);
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Additional keywords. On the grounds of the Smithsonian National Zoological Garden
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 17, 2017
2. Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 17, 2017, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 172 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 17, 2017, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
