WASHINGTON – pandas at the National Zoo will be without their usual enthusiastic crowds on Sunday when the Smithsonian's museums and research centers close their doors to the public as funding begins to dry up during government shutdown.
Smithsonian Institution announced the temporary closure of Xadding that his social media accounts are unlikely to be updated until a plan is in place to reopen the federal government.
The zoo and museums remained open to the public during the closure, which began on October 1, by using leftovers funds from the previous financial year. The Smithsonian initially said it would only be open until October 6, but later extended that window by another five days.
The Smithsonian Institution, which includes 19 museums, 14 education and research centers and the National Zoo, is primarily funded by the federal government. ABOUT 62% of its funding comes from Congress along with contributions from private sources and income from its activities.
The institution is global largest museum and research complex – is the main product of tourist routes to the capital of the country, attracting millions of visitors every year, in part because the zoo and museums offer free admission to the public.
Despite the temporary closure, animals at the Smithsonian Zoo and Conservation Center in Virginia will continue to be fed and cared for, the statement said. Frequently asked questions page and was confirmed by a zoo spokesman Friday.
“All animals at the Zoo and Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute in Front Royal, Virginia will continue to be fed and cared for. The closure will not impact our commitment to the safety of our staff and quality animal care standards,” the FAQ states.
But animal cameras, which allow the public to follow zoo animals in real time, including their animals, famous pandaswill go out during temporary closure.
The Smithsonian Institution is the latest tourist attraction to be affected by the closure. National parks have been partially closed since the beginning of the month, although some governors are keeping parks open. use of public funds.
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There is no clear path to opening up the government and providing funds to organizations like the Smithsonian.
The Senate has repeatedly failed to pass a House-passed Republican funding bill or a Democratic alternative, creating a cycle that some senators compared “Groundhog Day”
Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, said Friday the House will not resume session until the Senate approves a Republican funding bill. However, either chamber can be recalled at short notice if an agreement is reached to end the shutdown.
The Trump administration has tried to find workarounds for some unpopular aspects of the quarantine. President Donald Trump announced this on Saturday. he will head the Ministry of Defense to pay military personnel this week as officials and lawmakers expressed concern that service members would not receive pay in mid-October.
