Smithsonian National Zoo in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Close Call
Escape From Extinction
For centuries, the American alligator was hunted for its skin and had no legal protection. By the later 1950s, the species was in danger of disappearing. Today, it has recovered thanks to state management programs, strict regulations on hunting and trade, and responsibly operated alligator farms.
You Can Support Their Survival
Though American alligators are currently thriving, their future is not guaranteed. You can help their conservation success story stick. Never buy an animal product unless you are sure it is legal and made from a species with a sustainable population.
Erected by Smithsonian Institution.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Animals • Environment • Industry & Commerce.
Location. 38° 55.777′ N, 77° 2.847′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Smithsonian National Zoo. It is on Olmsted Walk west of Connecticut Avenue Northwest, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3001 Olmsted Walk, Washington DC 20008, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Upper South, in the Mid-Atlantic, in the Tidewater, and in the Chesapeake Bay Region. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Where Did The Portico Go? (a few steps from this marker); Komodo Dragons at the National Zoo
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Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 3, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 360 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 3, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
