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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November 08, 2019

Prehensile-Tailed Porcupine Born at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo

There is a prickle of excitement at Small Mammal House where keepers discovered that Beatrix, a 2-year-old prehensile-tailed porcupine, gave birth to a porcupette.

Prehensile-tailed porcupine Quillbur at the Small Mammal House.

February 01, 2019

New at the Zoo: Prehensile-Tailed Porcupine, Quillbur

Don’t let his prickly appearance deter you – Quillbur is a very friendly porcupine! Get to know our new prehensile-tailed porcupine in this Q&A with Small Mammal House keepers.

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Prehensile-Tailed Porcupine Born at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo

New at the Zoo: Prehensile-Tailed Porcupine, Quillbur

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