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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

Photo courtesy of Noctiluna Kidswear.

Nov. 09, 2018

Smithsonian’s National Zoo Will Host GRUMP, a Holiday Market

Smithsonian’s National Zoo visitors will have the opportunity to find gifts for family and friends at GRUMP, a European-style outdoor market, Dec. 7, 8 and 9 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. during ZooLights, powered by Pepco.

Nov. 08, 2018

ZooLights, Powered by Pepco, Begins Nov. 23 at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo

ZooLights, powered by Pepco, is bigger and brighter than ever this season! Celebrate the holidays at this annual free lights festival at the Zoo.

Nov. 07, 2018

Endangered Eld’s Deer Born at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute

The Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute in Front Royal, Virginia, welcomed a new fawn to its herd of endangered Eld’s deer Oct. 26.