My research question of choice is actually a few intersecting questions, which are as follows:

How was the Smithsonian National Zoo planned, developed, designed, and built, and filled with various animal life? How did the Smithsonian National Zoo effected the Washington, DC area upon it’s establishment, and how has it continued to impact the area and people of the country today?

I think researching these questions will allow me to gain a unique perspective on an interesting aspect of the Washington, DC area, and I think it will be a fun topic to gain knowledge about!