Upcoming Events
July 11, 2013
Join us for our annual beer-tasting fundraiser and help support the Zoo's conservation efforts. Tickets are on sale now.
July 28, 2013
Show your stripes at Global Tiger Day! Celebrate the top predator in Asia. Free and open to the public.
September 29, 2013
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at the Zoo’s free fiesta. Enjoy animal demonstrations, Hispanic and Latino music, costumed dancers, traditional crafts, and Latin American food. Free and open to the public.
October 5, 2013 - October 6, 2013
The one time every year that SCBI Front Royal is open to the public! Come get a behind-the-scenes look at our world-renowned science, research, and animal care.
October 25, 2013 - October 27, 2013
The Zoo offers the wildest trick-or-treat in town. Enjoy animal encounters, keeper talks, and festive decorations along with your tasty candy and delicious snack foods. Tickets will go on sale as the event approaches.
FONZ and the National Zoo host a variety of fun and educational special events and celebrations. Some are free, some are fundraisers, and all are a guaranteed great time.
For information on membership or our events, please call 
202.633.4470.
Birthday Parties
FONZ family members have the opportunity to throw a wild birthday celebration at the Zoo. Parties are held on weekends throughout the year.
Sponsor an Event
Find out how your company can partner with FONZ to sponsor an event—and reach a huge audience of people who love the renowned National Zoological Park in Washington, D.C.
Host an Event
The Zoo can also be a great venue for YOUR special event! Corporations, associations, and others who make unrestricted gifts to the Zoo are invited to co-sponsor a special celebratory event and can choose to hold a dinner, reception, picnic, or other similar activity in accordance with our special event policy and guidelines.
