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People of the National Zoo

A b&w photograph of the entire zoo staff. (253K)

The Zoo staff pose for a photo in the empty elephant pool during the 100th Anniversary in 1989.

A large, 3D, spherical, blue bullet. William Temple Hornaday: Visionary of the National Zoo

A small, 3D, spherical, blue bullet. While pondering a small scientific collection of bison down on the Mall, early conservationist William Temple Hornaday saw a chance to save this nation's natural legacy. His vision, formulated in the 1880s, is finally taking shape in the form of the world's first BioPark.


A large, 3D, spherical, blue bullet. A Brief History of the Holt House and Adjacent Properties

A small, 3D, spherical, blue bullet. The Holt House is a home dating back to the days before there was a National Zoo. William Temple Hornaday may have walked the grounds of Holt House while surveying the land to be purchased to house the new National Zoo.


A large, 3D, spherical, blue bullet. Lisa Stevens: Assistant Curator of Mammals

A small, 3D, spherical, blue bullet. It's a short journey from the bazaars of Bangkok to the halls of the Panda and Great Ape House of the National Zoo, if your name is Lisa Stevens. Growing up a military brat turned out to be the perfect training ground for this zoo professional.


A large, 3D, spherical, blue bullet. Stuart Cha-Chas with Cheetahs

A small, 3D, spherical, blue bullet. If you've ever wondered what it takes to be a zoo biologist, this is the spot to find out. Stuart Wells, a biologist at the Cheetah Conservation Station, is featured in a Vocational Biography. This series of guides help students choose careers in a variety of fields. Everything from the daily routine of animal care and the excitement of research, to educational requirements and salary of a biologist, is laid out in this article.



A navigation button that links to the National Zoo Homepage. A navigation button that links up one level.

A navigation bar that links to each major section of the Zoo Web Site. Go to the Zoo Highlights Section Go to the Zoo Views Section Go to the Friends of the National Zoo Web Site Go to the Animal Photo Library Go to the Zoo Questionnaire Go to the Zoo Web Site Search Engine Go to the Zoo Map Interface