The National Zooligical Park's web site clearly indicates that it is hosted and developed by the Smithsonian Institute , which is a credible and reliable source for information. The Smithsonian Institute is an independent trust instrumentality of the United States holding more than 140 million artifacts and specimans. Furthermore, this site has received numerous awards from well known organizations, such as the Family Channel and ZooNet. This web site also provides sources for the information presented, with additional bibliographies for further research. And if any questions or problems arise, the national zoo has provided a way for users to make comments or ask these questions.
Students can watch the animals being fed, bathed, or simply habitating in the environment.
The National Zoo can also be enjoyed by young adults, especially grades 8-12, and these users can easily browse about the site independently or with their classmates. For these grades, the National Zoo provides information about each animal that lives in the zoo. For example, if a user visits the migratory bird center , they can learn information about different bird species, programs that are provided for those interested in learning more about birds, they are given a fact sheet, and of course users can view the birds via the web-cam. Furthermore, this site always has live cameras viewing the animals in the zoo, which are always on and provide a constant interaction for its viewers. Format and Presentation Navigation is clear throughout the site with menus for navigation on each page.