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Part of the Smithsonian Institution, the National Zoo is the nation's zoo. It is a 163-acre zoological park set amid Rock Creek National Park in the heart of Washington, D.C. You can visit the Zoo 364 days a year to see 2,000 individual animals of 400 different species. Come explore the Zoo and help us celebrate, study, and protect the diversity of animals and their habitats.

Admission to the National Zoo is FREE. There is a fee for parking in Zoo lots. (Parking Rates)

Put the Zoo on Your Holiday Gift List
Find out what's on our animals' wish list and bring them a gift when you visit. more

Asia Trail
This wonderful new series of exhibits is now open! more
Download and print an Asia Trail scavenger hunt created by the Washington Post/KidsPost.

Recycle your cell phone—and help FONZ and wildlife. more

• Hours
• Getting to the Zoo
• Zoo Map
• Plan Your Visit
• Daily Programs
• Special Events
• Shops, Food, Amenities
• Accessibility
• Park Rules
• Tourist Information
• Group Packages
• Ten Great Reasons to Visit the Zoo
• Host Your Own Event at the Zoo