The Zoo is free to visit, but entry passes are required for all guests, including infants.
Today's hours: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (last entry 5 p.m.)
Elephant Cam
See the Smithsonian's National Zoo's Asian elephants — Spike, Bozie, Kamala, Swarna and Maharani — both inside the Elephant Community Center and outside in their yards.
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Education Calendar
Find and register for free programs and webinars.
About the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute
Every Zoo animal receives special care, but some need a little extra support to keep them healthy and active.
This summer, Abyssinian ground hornbill Karl got a new roommate — a hornbill named Karoline! The pair met in June, but their story really began two years ago when keepers decided to build Karl a new beak.
