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September 10, 1993

The newly renovated O.  Orkin Insect Zoo opens in the National Museum of Natural History.  The popular insect zoo, a collaboration between public programs staff and museum entomologists, features a large variety of live insects and many hands-on activities to encourage visitors of all ages to learn more about our diverse natural environment.

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Posted: 10 September 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.