Created by Congress in 1889, the Smithsonian's National Zoo is a standout zoo, well-known as the home to more than 400 species -- including its most famous occupants, the giant pandas from China -- as well as being a leader in the care, breeding, and exhibition of animals.
The zoo encompasses 163 acres where it displays animals in their own natural habitat organized along three main paths, the Olmsted Walk, the Valley Trail, and the new exhibit as of 2006, the Asia Trail.
Special Events
- ZooLights:
- Date: November 28–December 30
- More Information and tickets
- Boo at the Zoo:
- Date: Halloween
- More Information
Attraction Information
- Hours:
- April-October: daily 6am-8pm
- November-March: daily 6am-6pm
- Admission:
- Free
- Metro Stop:
- Redline to the Woodley Park-Zoo- Adams Morgan Station
- Exit near intersection of Woodley Rd Nw and Connecticut Ave Nw
- Start out going North on Connecticut Ave Nw towards Garfield St Nw
- View Metro Map
- Contact:
- Location: 3001 Connecticut Avenue NorthWest, Washington, DC 20008
- Phone: 202-633-4800
- Website: www.nationalzoo.com
