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
Saturday, April 25, 2020
Friends of the National Zoo members get early access to the Zoo during this free annual event.
Monday, April 13, 2020
This year it's double the fun on April 13, as the Zoo celebrates Earth Optimism on Easter Monday.
Friday, February 14, 2020
It's a Valentine's Day ritual. Come to Woo at the Zoo on Friday, Feb. 14, from 7-10 p.m. to learn all about dating, mating and procreating (in the animal kingdom, at least).
Friday, December 6, 2019 to Sunday, December 8, 2019
GRUMP, the alternative art and crafts holiday show, is coming to ZooLights on Dec. 6, 7 and 8 from 5-9 p.m.
Dec. 4
Animal Discovery Days include special demonstrations, activities and opportunities to learn about wildlife conservation. Celebrate International Cheetah Day on Dec. 4.
Saturday, November 9, 2019 to Monday, November 18, 2019
Bid a fond farewell to giant panda Bei Bei before he begins the next chapter of his life in China.
Sept. 7, 8 and 14, 15
Get an up-close look at exotic birds as they soar overhead and exhibit natural behaviors in this FREE, limited-run show.
Saturday, September 14, 2019
Mark your calendars for Friends of the National Zoo’s third annual The Fast & the Fierce 5K, sponsored by Aegis Project Controls.
Wednesday, July 24, 2019
Join a curator of the Zoo’s Small Mammal House as he describes the process of building a new exhibit while the mole-rats were busy building their new colony.
Tuesday, July 23, 2019
On July 23 from 1-2 p.m. attend a free, outdoor concert at the Zoo featuring student musicians from the National Symphony Orchestra’s Summer Music Institute.
Saturday, June 22, 2019
Celebrate Solstice Saturday with a free dance party at the Zoo from 6-10 p.m. with music, kid-friendly activities and sweet treats. Don't miss a special screening of "Jurassic Park" for just $5!
Saturday, June 1, 2019 to Monday, September 2, 2019
Meet and interact with larger-than-life dinosaurs in Erth's Dinosaur Zoo Live theater production. Buy Tickets Now
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