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The Zoo is free, but Entry Passes are required for all guests, including infants.
Please note: As a public health precaution due to COVID-19, some events have been modified or canceled.
Get a front row seat to animal keepers working with animals in these daily demonstrations! Throughout the day, you can meet elephants, watch sloth bears slurp ants, see sea lions catch fish and more.
Please note: Animal demonstrations may be moved, canceled or postponed due to weather and keeper schedules. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
Visitors can dive into free panda-themed fun, including face-painting, hands-on arts and crafts, conservation-inspired activities, live music performances and more!
It’s no trick, only the sweetest treat: Boo at the Zoo, Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute’s beloved family-friendly Halloween event, sponsored by Mars Wrigley... more
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
On April 16 and 17, celebrate 50 years of giant pandas at the Zoo with paws-itively panda-themed weekend!
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!
