Hours and Admission
The National Zoo is open every day of the year except December 25 and is located at:
3001 Connecticut Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20008
Admission is always FREE!
Animals you can expect to see early in the morning,
a lovely time to visit the Zoo!
The Zoo's Bat Cave is closed. Bats are no longer exhibited
at the Zoo. Educational Activities
Activity Sheets: Print and Bring to the Zoo
Endangered Species
Junior Scientist
Who Am I?
True or False?
Scavenger Hunt Junior: Who Am I?
Senses Spectacular
A to Zoo Quest
World Tour
Zoo Bingo
Guide for Families with Young Children
Animal Demonstration Schedule |
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Highlights
Giant pandas—See Tai Shan, the Zoo's panda cub, on the web cams. Information on viewing the cub during your visit can be read here.
Kandula, the Zoo's young Asian elephant
Cheetah cubs
Bald Eagle Refuge
Golden lion tamarins
Amazonia
Kids' Farm
Essential Information
Getting to the Zoo
Accessibility
Tips for Visiting
Panda Hotel Packages
Group Packages
Parking and Directions
Take Metro!
Shops, Food, and Amenities
Park Rules and Security
Recommended Reading
Zoo Map
Animals at the Zoo
Daily Schedule
Zoo News
Friends of the National Zoo
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