The National Zoo is part of which federal institution?

• A. Smithsonian Institution
• B. National Archives
• C. Library of Congress
• D. National Gallery

Answer: (A)

This question tests which federal institution runs the National Zoo. The National Zoo is the Smithsonian National Zoo, part of the Smithsonian Institution, a federal network of museums and research centers in Washington, DC. The Smithsonian was established by Congress and supports education, discovery, and public science, so the zoo sits under its umbrella and shares its mission. That connection is why the Smithsonian Institution is the correct answer. The other organizations have different roles: the National Archives preserves government records; the Library of Congress is the nation’s primary research library; the National Gallery of Art is a major art museum not operated by the Smithsonian.