Research at the National Zoological Park

There are two main headquarters of research efforts at the National Zoo; the Research Department, headed by Dr. Devra Kleiman and located on Zoo grounds; and the Conservation and Research Center, headed by Dr. Chris Wemmer and located in Front Royal, Virginia. Both sites are home to researchers engaged in fascinating research around the globe.

Welcome to the Conservation and Research Center

Includes the Malaysian Elephant Satellite Tracking Project

An Introduction to Department of Zoological Research

Visit the Molecular Genetics Lab (Includes Software Tools)

Public Seminar Schedule