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Citizen Science

Join in the Smithsonian Research Mission

Smithsonian researchers enlist volunteers for an array of tasks, both onsite and online. Depending on your interests, you can help sustain species around the globe and even solve mysteries of the planets and stars!
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Smithsonian's National Zoo

Meet the Animals

Meet the residents at the zoo, discover fun facts, and learn about conservation status.
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Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center

Smithsonian Bird Friendly® Program

Great for birds and for people, the Smithsonian Bird Friendly® certification is the environmental gold standard in sustainable food production.
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Our Shared Future

Life on a Sustainable Planet

The Smithsonian launches a new climate change initiative to advance scientific research and promote sustainable solutions.
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Underpinned by our vast scientific collections and with the expertise of researchers, curators, and collaborators across the world, the Smithsonian is at the forefront of science. We work to save endangered species and conserve biodiversity, mitigate global climate change, explore the Earth’s geological past and present, and understand the cosmos.

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Sidedoor Podcast

With the help of biologists, archaeologists, zookeepers, and astrophysicists, the Smithsonian's flagship podcast sneaks you through the side door to learn stories you won't find anywhere else.

Collections Sampler

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