The Zoo is open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Entry passes are required for all guests, including infants. As of March 11, 2022, visitors are no longer required to wear a face covering during their visit.
Celebrate the giant panda 50th anniversary! Make a gift today in honor of 50 years of giant panda care and conservation at the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute.
The Zoo is open daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Zoo is free, but entry passes are required for all guests, including infants. As of Friday, March 11, visitors are no longer required to wear a face covering during their visit.
On April 16 and 17, celebrate 50 years of giant pandas at the Zoo with paws-itively panda-themed weekend!
Celebrate Easter Monday at the Smithsonian's National Zoo with family-focused activities, including special animal demonstrations, live entertainment, an egg hunt and a visit from the Panda Pal.
Hear what it takes study, raise and care for giant pandas — directly from scientists, veterinarians and keepers who follow these amazing animals from the womb to the wild. This paid, ticketed program... more
Celebrate the beauty and importance of family diversity with virtual family-focused activities.
Lions and tigers and brews, oh my! Washington, D.C.’s favorite beer festival is back at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo on Thursday, May 26.
The District of Columbia Department of Health (DC Health) will host a walk-up COVID-19 vaccination clinic at the Smithsonian's National Zoo. No appointment required.
Smithsonian Associates presents this lecture featuring representatives from the National Audubon Society and the Smithsonian’s National Zoo about new and upcoming projects that offer insights into... more
The Zoo's giant panda cub turns 1 year old on Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021!
Welcome the birds back and learn how you can lend them a helping hand with these virtual events.
Get an update on giant panda cub Xiao Qi Ji and hear about his birth in this streaming program hosted by Smithsonian Associates, featuring staff scientist Pierre Comizzoli and assistant curator for... more
Spend some quality time with Xiao Qi Ji in the first FREE panda cub livestream event broadcasting on Wednesday, Jan. 27, from 1-1:15 p.m. ET.
SBCI's annual festival is going virtual this year. Watch videos about conservation, and join live Q&As with researchers and scientists Friday, Oct. 2.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at ZooFiesta. This free, family event includes animal feedings, arts and crafts, and live music.
The Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute is celebrating Earth Day all month long!
