Contact Information for the National Zoo

Smithsonian''s National Zoological Park/ Friends of the National Zoo

Contact

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Visitor Information

National Zoo Information

Admission to the National Zoo is FREE. There is a fee for parking in Zoo lots.

Web Resources: Visit or Homework Helper or About Us

24-hour Recorded Zoo Information Line: 202.633.4800

FONZ Recorded Information Line: 202.633.4240

TTY Phone: 202.673.7800

Panda questions?
Please review the information on our panda pages before emailing us your questions.
Web cam concerns are addressed here.
We cannot accept bamboo donations.

Visiting the National Zoo?
Please see our tips on visiting the Zoo. Find out what animals you can see at the Zoo.

Students
We don't have the resources to answer all of your questions about animals and what it's like to work at a zoo. Please see our fact sheets, staff interviews, and Homework Helper.

Email us.
Note: Due to the volume of emails we receive, we are unable to respond to all correspondence.

Write to us at:
National Zoo Information
DEVS
P.O. Box 37012 MRC 5516
Washington, DC 20013-7012

Visit us at:
National Zoo
3001 Connecticut Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20008

Lost and Found

For items you may have accidentally left at the Zoo, please call the Zoo Police at 202.633.4111, or visit the Police Office off Olmsted Walk just above the Mane Restaurant.

FONZ Membership

Web: Members

Phone: 202.633.3038

If you are a FONZ member or have questions about membership, email us.

Mailing address:
FONZ Membership
P.O. Box 37012 MRC 5516
Washington, DC 20013-7012

Support the Zoo

FONZ Office of Development

Web: Support the Zoo

Phone: 202.633.4470

Mailing address:
FONZ Office of Development
P.O. Box 37012 MRC 5516
Washington, DC 20013-7012

Email us

Volunteer