Explore the Amazon while watching stingrays whirl around tree roots and huge Arapaima fish cruise through enormous, floor-to-ceiling fish tanks. Wander through a field station and feel the buzz at our Electric Fishes interactive exhibit. Stroll through the tropical rainforest, where your guests could see monkeys, a fun-to-spot sloth and indigenous Amazonian birds. 

This elegant, airy gallery showcases the world of scientific research within Amazonia. Dinner is served among the beautiful exhibits highlighting Smithsonian success stories, including saving amphibians and preserving coral reefs. Combine the Amazonia Science Gallery with the Amazonia Habitat for a full rainforest experience!

Travel through Asia at this magnificent covered, outdoor event site overlooking the giant panda yards and the outdoor elephant yard. Investigate the interactive stations located throughout the plaza and marvel at the regional photographs. Clint Fields Conservation Plaza is sure to leave a lasting impression! 

This spacious, LEED certified hall overlooks a huge elephant space where our herd mixes and mingles, while your guests do the same! Expand your event area by tenting the plaza in front of the historic building, which is surrounded by a curved bench, field stone and native grasses.

Explore lion and tiger habitats in this outdoor exhibit. Stroll around Great Cats Circle while sipping a drink and exploring three interactive alcoves showcasing information about great cats. For more fun, add the Conservation Carousel to your event, so your guests can take a spin on their favorite Zoo animal.

Located in the heart of the Zoo, the Great Meadow is a prime location for your next picnic. Surrounded by animal houses and crossed by the O-Line, your guests will be amazed by orangutans swinging freely overhead at midday. This open, green space includes a wide brick patio as well as a grassy area for games.

Located near the Zoo's Rock Creek Park entrance, this large green space is close to two popular animal exhibits: Great Cats and Kids' Farm. It has plenty of room for fun and games, and an existing band shell provides extra covered space. This is our largest picnic site and is perfect for big groups.

Exotic lizards, giant turtles and vibrant frogs are just a few of the creatures that will fascinate your guests as they explore this habitat. Learn all about reptile conservation with multimedia exhibits, or schedule a tortoise feeding to take place during your event!

Home to a wide variety of species, the Small Mammal House always has a lot of activity happening! Where else in D.C. can you mingle with meerkats? Add a small mammal keeper talk and animal demonstration for an up-close encounter your guests will never forget.

This historic house explores animal thinking, tool use and problem solving, with residents including orangutans, two species of monkeys, Norway rats and hermit crabs. Learn about the Zoo’s ongoing research study to monitor orangutan memory and decision making.

The newly renovated Visitor Center Auditorium is the perfect spot for your next lecture series, presentation or business meeting. The Auditorium features cushioned seating, wonderful acoustics, a large viewing screen and adjustable lighting. Full audiovisual support is available.