Wednesday, January 27, 2021
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.
Zoo Temporarily Closed
As a public health precaution due to COVID-19, all Smithsonian museums are temporarily closed. We are not announcing a reopening date at this time and will provide updates on our websites and social media.
As a public health precaution due to COVID-19, some events have been modified or canceled. See below for more information about specific events.
Upcoming Events
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
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
Past Events
Thursday, December 10, 2020
Attend the hoppiest holiday event, BrewLights, featuring craft beer and microbrew tastings.
Fridays & Saturdays | Nov. 27 through Dec. 19
The 24-foot ZooLights Express truck, festively decorated with light displays and featuring “Panda Claws,” will hit the road and visit one Washington, D.C., ward each Friday and Saturday night from 6-... more
Friday, October 30, 2020
A dark carnival is approaching ... and will arrive for Friends of the National Zoo's annual adults-only Halloween party.
Saturday, October 24, 2020 to Sunday, October 25, 2020
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.
Friday, October 9, 2020
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.
Friday, October 2, 2020
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.
Friday, September 25, 2020
Join Friends of the National Zoo as our biggest fundraising event of the year goes online!
Saturday, September 19, 2020
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at ZooFiesta. This free, family event includes animal feedings, arts and crafts, and live music.
Thursday, September 17, 2020
Get ready for the wildest wine tasting in town on Thursday, Sept. 17, at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo.
Wednesday, May 20, 2020
In 2020, D.C.'s favorite chef-curated restaurant tasting event will be more appetizing than ever.
Saturday, May 9, 2020
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.
Sunday, May 3, 2020
Celebrate the beauty and importance of family diversity at the Zoo with family-focused activities.
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