GREAT MUSEUMS THE SMITHSONIAN NATIONAL ZOO: WILD THING! is a window to the animal kingdoms of the world, showcasing the global leadership role of our nation's zoo in preserving endangered species on the edge of extinction. Interviews with scientists, curators, animal keepers, veterinarians and volunteers at this living museum reveal the National Zoo's mighty mission: the preservation of all life on earth. Beautifully shot and showcased in high definition, the stars of the program are the animals themselves, each representing a worldwide conservation effort that stretches from Bolivia to Namibia.
