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June 22, 1975

The National Zoological Park’s Conservation and Research Center is established on 3,100 acres at Front Royal, Va., to encourage development of all aspects of animal sciences. The Center trains wildlife biologists from developing countries, and breeds, houses, and conducts research on a range of endangered species.

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Posted: 22 June 2010
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Alex di Giovanni is primarily responsible for "other duties as assigned" in the Office of Communications and External Affairs. She has been with the Smithsonian since 2006 and plans to be interred in the Smithson crypt.