Events

A dark carnival is approaching ... and will arrive for Friends of the National Zoo's annual adults-only Halloween party.

Start your engines and prepare for some spooky fun at Boo Drive Thru, sponsored by Mars Wrigley, a special edition of the beloved children's trick-or-treating event.

New date! This year, Brew at the Zoo will take place in cooler weather—on Friday, Oct. 9. Stay tuned for more information on the event and ticket sale dates.

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.

Join Friends of the National Zoo as our biggest fundraising event of the year goes online!

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at ZooFiesta. This free, family event includes animal feedings, arts and crafts, and live music.

Get ready for the wildest wine tasting in town on Thursday, Sept. 17, at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo. 

In 2020, D.C.'s favorite chef-curated restaurant tasting event will be more appetizing than ever.

Celebrate Wildlife Migration Day at the Zoo on Saturday, May 9. This free event features family-friendly activities, as well as opportunities to talk to scientists who study wildlife migration.

Celebrate the beauty and importance of family diversity at the Zoo with family-focused activities.

Friends of the National Zoo members get early access to the Zoo during this free annual event.

This year it's double the fun on April 13, as the Zoo celebrates Earth Optimism on Easter Monday.