Welcome to Zoo Guardians!

The endangered animals of the world need your help! Help the Smithsonian National Zoo BUILD the perfect zoo while CARING for, FEEDING and SAVING the animals. All through the lens of Smithsonian wildlife conservation.

Join the Young Guardians Initiative – a network of zoo builders teaming up to Fight Global Extinction, Learn to be a Zoologist and Be a Conservation Hero.

- Build and Customize Your Zoo – Be a Zoo Architect and create the perfect zoo and animal habitats. Set up the unique conditions for each animal species to thrive. Then let in visitors so they can learn about your animals.

- Care for the Animals - Be a Zoologist and unlock, adopt and care for the needs of over 58 endangered species. Interact with animals in your own world via Augmented Reality! Feed them the proper foods and photograph their behaviors for study. Earn “Fun Fact Cards” to learn more about each animal species and discover hints for increasing their comfort levels.

- Complete the Quests - Be a Conservation Hero and defend the world against the villains that threaten animal extinction. Take on Story Quests to advance ranks within the Zoo Guardians Initiative. Connect with friends, contribute to World Watch missions and earn rewards that help everyone!

- Save the Animals - Fight Global Extinction by nurturing your animals to peak wellness using techniques you learn from your Smithsonian mentor. Get your endangered animals ready for relocation back into the wild or sanctuary area. Collect rewards for preparing your healthy animals to repopulate the wild!