DEI, climate messaging continues at Smithsonian's National Zoo despite Trump crackdown

A new review found that despite a crackdown from the Trump administration, the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute has continued embedding DEI themes and climate messaging into its public-facing work.

DEI, climate messaging continues at Smithsonian's National Zoo despite Trump crackdown

TL;DR

  • Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute continues to embed DEI themes.
  • Climate messaging remains a part of the zoo's public-facing work.
  • These efforts persisted despite a crackdown from the Trump administration.