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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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January 06, 2023

New at the Zoo: Meet Our Skunk Brothers

Their hobbies include eating, snuggling and snoozing. Follow your nose to the Small Mammal House and meet our new striped skunk brothers, Pigpen and Sauerkraut!

October 30, 2014

Two New Striped Skunks Make Debut At Small Mammal House

Two female striped skunks born May 2014 are making their debut at the National Zoo's Small Mammal House exhibit. The sister pair, Clementine and Trixie, arrived at the Zoo from a breeding facility in Pennsylvania. Striped skunks are easily distinguished by two bold white stripes along the back and...

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