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Due to weekend storm activity, some Panda Palooza activities have been postponed. See the full schedule here.
The Zoo is free, but Entry Passes are required for all guests, including infants.
This summer visitors can travel back millions of years as the Smithsonian’s National Zoo presents a “Dino Summer” featuring two dinosaur experiences of prehistoric proportions — "Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo Live,” an experiential theater production featuring a larger-than-life dinosaurs, and “DinoRoars,” an outdoor exhibit of six massive animatronic dinosaurs that move and roar.
The fun doesn't stop with dinos! Catch a screening of the movie PANDAS and swing by one of the Zoo's new food trucks. Become a FONZ member today for special discounts during Dino Summer and all year long!
Meet and interact with larger-than-life dinosaurs in Erth's Dinosaur Zoo Live theater production.