Smithsonian's National Zoo

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The Zoo is open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Entry passes are required for all guests, including infants. Plan your visit.

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Admission is Free

Grounds: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Last admittance 5 p.m.

Zoo News

A black tree monitor (lizard) with dark coloration, an elongated body and a long, slender tail rests on a branch with its head raised

Jul. 01, 2022

Featured Creature: Black Tree Monitor

Get to know the intelligent, elusive black tree monitor in this Q&A with the assistant curator of Reptile Discovery Center.

Jul. 01, 2022

Caring for Fennec Foxes: Stories from a Real-life Zoo Guardian

Many of the Zoo’s animals are built for extreme temperatures, including the fennec fox! Learn how animal keepers care for these desert dwelling foxes.

Jul. 01, 2022

Meet The New Red Pandas

They’re sweet, outgoing and always in the mood for food. Meet Scarlet, Xena and Taizong, the new red pandas at our Front Royal, Virginia, campus!