Please note: The Great Ape House will be closed to visitors on Thursday, April 3.

Due to technical difficulties, we cannot process online payments. Free Entry Passes are still available and visitors may purchase Parking Passes at the Zoo (subject to availability).

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.)

Passes

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

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December 04, 2020

New at the Zoo: Meet Andean Bear Brienne

The new bear in town is curious, daring and incredibly charming—meet Andean bear Brienne! This fall, she joined her grandmother Billie Jean and beau-to-be Quito at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo.

Andean bear Billie Jean in her habitat at the Smithsonian's National Zoo.

January 03, 2020

Andean Bear Update: A New Hope

An update from Andean bear keeper Sara Colandrea on the latest happenings with Billie Jean and Quito.

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