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Admission is Free

Grounds: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Last admittance 4 p.m.

Exhibit Buildings: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Amazonia opens 10 a.m.

Dining & Shopping: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Zoo News

San Joaquin Kit Foxes

Feb. 15, 2019

Foxes and Feces: How Science Saves Species

Without ever laying eyes on a San Joaquin kit fox, scientists at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute’s Center for Conservation Genomics know how many of the cute creatures live in California’s Ciervo-Panoche Natural Area.

Feb. 14, 2019

How to Woo at the Zoo

This Valentine’s Day (or any day!) celebrate with your beloved and 2,700 of your closest animal friends at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo.

Feb. 14, 2019

Come to the Giant Panda Housewarming Party

You’re invited to a housewarming celebration! The new visitor interpretive exhibit in the panda house is finished and we would love for everyone to come visit and see it.