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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

Sept. 8, 2019: Giant panda cub Bei Bei at 2 weeks old.

Nov. 08, 2019

Snapshot: Bei Bei in Pictures

Giant panda Bei Bei knows how to work his angles! Check out some of our favorite snaps of this remarkably photogenic bear from the past four years.

Nov. 08, 2019

Prehensile-Tailed Porcupine Born at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo

There is a prickle of excitement at the Small Mammal House at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo. Keepers discovered Beatrix, a 2-year-old prehensile-tailed porcupine, gave birth to a porcupette, overnight between Nov. 5 and Nov. 6.

Nov. 08, 2019

Bei Bei’s Most Memorable Moments at the Zoo

As we prepare to bid giant panda Bei Bei a fond farewell, we’re taking a look back at some favorite milestones and memorable moments from his time at the Zoo.