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Grounds: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Last admittance 6 p.m.

Exhibit Buildings: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Amazonia opens 10 a.m.

Dining & Shopping: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Zoo News

Moke at 4 months old.

Aug. 10, 2018

#GorillaStory: Who Knows This Nose?

At 4 months old, western lowland gorilla infant Moke is already solid on his footing and has started giving his mom, Calaya, some good exercise in chasing after him!

Aug. 10, 2018

Elderly Aldabra Tortoise Dies at Smithsonian’s National Zoo

Reptile Discovery Center staff at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo are mourning the loss of Alex, an elderly male Aldabra tortoise who was humanely euthanized Aug. 7. At the time of his death, animal care staff estimated Alex to be about 100 years old.

Aug. 08, 2018

Elderly Emu Dies at Smithsonian’s National Zoo

Bird House staff at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo are mourning the loss of Darwin, an elderly male emu who was humanely euthanized Aug. 3.