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Smithsonian National Zoological Park - Washington, DC
Smithsonian National Zoological Park
Category: Family / Kids
Embassy Row, Washington, DC, 20008 202-633-4888

Get Wild at the National Zoological Park

The Smithsonian's National Zoo is located in the heart of Northwest Washington, DC and spans 163 acres. This world-class zoo is famous for one very special attraction - Giant Pandas! Yet, the zoo is also home to nearly 1,800 other animals from 300 different species. Bring the family and spend the day admiring and learning about great apes, big cats, Asian elephants, birds, amphibians, reptiles and small mammals. Visitors from around the world make it a point to include the Washington, DC zoo on their "must see" list of attractions.

Details

Prices -

Admission is always free.
 

Hours -

The zoo is open every day of the year except December 25. Zoo grounds are open from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. daily, except in winter when the zoo closes at 5:00 p.m.
 

Events

  • Brew At The Zoo
  • Grapes With The Apes
  • Giant Panda Birthday Party
 
 

Activities

  • Birthday Parties
  • Kid's Farm Month
  • Educational Events
  • ZooFari
  • Lectures & Symposia
  • Boo At The Zoo
 

Map/Directions

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