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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

A clouded leopard cub with large paws, rounded ears, a pink nose and tongue, wiry whiskers, and thick, spotted fur rests on a tree branch

Oct. 09, 2019

Why Fall is the Best Time to Go to the Zoo

There’s no better activity for a fall day in D.C. than a trip to the Zoo. Crowds are smaller, days are cooler and changing leaves bring a burst of color to the park.

Oct. 09, 2019

Two Young Aldabra Tortoises Move to the Smithsonian’s National Zoo

The newest residents at Reptile Discovery Center are in no rush to grow up. The two 5-year-old Aldabra tortoises debuted in late September.

Oct. 04, 2019

Getting to Know the Persian Onager Foals

The end of the summer has been very busy at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute, which welcomed two new members to its Persian onager herd.