Events
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Upcoming Events
Oct. 18, 19, & 20, 2024
Boo at the Zoo
Get ready for a WILD Halloween evening! Boo at the Zoo, Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute’s beloved family-friendly event, sponsored by Mars Wrigley Confectionery, is back in 2024.
Oct. 25, 2024
Night of the Living Zoo
The Zoo's Halloween cocktail bash is back from the dead—for one night only! This adults-only event features an open bar, mesmerizing circus acts, DJ's, flash tattoos and more.
Daily Animal Demos
Get a front row seat to animal keepers working with animals in these daily demonstrations! Throughout the day, you can meet elephants, watch sloth bears slurp ants, see sea lions catch fish and more.
Past Events
Host an Event at the Zoo
The wildest events in town start here. Gather your herd and head to the Zoo for your wedding reception, birthday, company picnic and more.