Does the Smithsonian zoo have tigers?


Does the Smithsonian zoo have tigers? The Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute is home to Sumatran and Amur tigers; Sumatran tigers are listed as Critically Endangered on the International Union for Conservation of Nature's Red List, and Amur tigers have been classified as Endangered.


What animal escaped from the DC zoo?

The adorably intrepid animal became a DC celebrity in 2013. In 2013, the red panda became famous when he went missing from his zoo habitat. He was spotted crossing an Adams Morgan street, then safely captured and returned to the Zoo less than a day later. Officials suspect Rusty made his way out through a tree canopy.


What is zoo short for?

The word “zoo” is short for “zoological park.” Zoos contain wide varieties of animals that are native to all parts of the Earth.