National Zoological Park

zoological park in Washington, D.C., United States
Organization zoo Q1043283
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National Zoological Park

Summary

National Zoological Park is a zoo[1]. It has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]

Key Facts

  • National Zoological Park is located in Washington, D.C.[3].
  • National Zoological Park is in the country of United States[4].
  • National Zoological Park's instance of is recorded as zoo[5].
  • National Zoological Park's architect is recorded as Frederick Law Olmsted[6].
  • National Zoological Park's architect is recorded as John Charles Olmsted[7].
  • National Zoological Park's architect is recorded as Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr.[8].
  • National Zoological Park's founder is recorded as United States Congress[9].
  • National Zoological Park took place at Rock Creek Park[10].
  • National Zoological Park's postal code is recorded as 20008[11].
  • National Zoological Park is part of Smithsonian Institution[12].
  • National Zoological Park's Commons category is recorded as Smithsonian National Zoological Park[13].
  • National Zoological Park comprises Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center[14].
  • 1889 marks the founding of National Zoological Park[15].
  • National Zoological Park's coordinate location is recorded as {'lat': 38.929444444444, 'lon': -77.049722222222}[16].
  • National Zoological Park's located on street is recorded as Connecticut Avenue[17].
  • National Zoological Park's parent organization or unit is recorded as Smithsonian Institution[18].
  • National Zoological Park's official website is recorded as https://nationalzoo.si.edu/[19].
  • National Zoological Park's topic's main category is recorded as Category:National Zoological Park (United States)[20].
  • National Zoological Park's director / manager is recorded as Brandie Smith[21].
  • National Zoological Park's visitors per year is recorded as {'amount': '+2200000'}[22].
  • National Zoological Park's heritage designation is recorded as National Register of Historic Places listed place[23].
  • National Zoological Park's official name is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'National Zoological Park'}[24].
  • National Zoological Park's Commons Institution page is recorded as Smithsonian National Zoological Park[25].
  • National Zoological Park's species kept is recorded as lion[26].
  • National Zoological Park's species kept is recorded as alpaca[27].

Body

Founding

National Zoological Park's founder is recorded as United States Congress[9]. 1889 marks the founding of it[15].

Identity

National Zoological Park's official name is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'it'}[24]. It is part of Smithsonian Institution[12].

Leadership

National Zoological Park's director / manager is recorded as Brandie Smith[21].

Operations

National Zoological Park's parent organization or unit is recorded as Smithsonian Institution[18].

Why It Matters

National Zoological Park has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2] It is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . tclf.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [5] . tclf.org. Retrieved . tclf.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [6] . National Register of Historic Places nomination form. Retrieved . nps.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [7] . National Register of Historic Places nomination form. Retrieved . nps.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [8] . National Register of Historic Places nomination form. Retrieved . tclf.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . Geographic Names Information System. Retrieved . tclf.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . tclf.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . si.edu. Retrieved . si.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . Q12013. Retrieved . museumstat.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . si.edu. si.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . nationalzoo.si.edu. nationalzoo.si.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . Geographic Names Information System. Retrieved . tclf.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . Geographic Names Information System. wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . National Register of Historic Places nomination form. Retrieved . museumstat.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . siarchives.si.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . nationalzoo.si.edu. nationalzoo.si.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Visitor Statistics. wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . National Register of Historic Places nomination form. Retrieved . planning.dc.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . siarchives.si.edu. siarchives.si.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Freebase. wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Freebase. wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [2] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-06-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Inception +1889-00-00T00:00:00Z
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  2. 14d ago · BornOnTheCob · 2026-06-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 14d ago · BornOnTheCob · 2026-06-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Inception +1889-00-00T00:00:00Z
    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ [[Property:P571]]: 1889, #quickstatements; #temporary_batch_1781796061371"
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