Due to high demand, line access for the Giant Panda Habitat may close early. Arrive with time to spare for the best chance to see the bears.

Today's hours: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (last entry 5 p.m.)

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Today's hours: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (last entry 5 p.m.)

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Today's hours: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (last entry 5 p.m.)

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Keeper Tallie Wiles feeds grapes to ostrich Linda.

March 03, 2022

How Fast Is an Ostrich? And More Fun Facts

We’ve answered some of the most-searched questions about ostriches to get you better acquainted with these big, flightless birds.

Ostrich Linda behind-the-scenes at the Cheetah Conservation Station.

February 04, 2022

Meet Our New Ostrich, Linda!

At around 8 feet tall, the newest resident at the Cheetah Conservation Station towers over her cheetah, red river hog and sitatunga neighbors. Meet Linda, a 4-year-old ostrich who arrived at Smithsonian’s National Zoo in November.

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