Always free of charge and open 364 days a year, the Smithsonian’s National Zoo sits on 163 acres in the heart of Washington, D.C.’s Rock Creek Park. Founded in 1889, the Zoo is currently home to more than 2,700 animals representing more than 390 species.
Highlights
Giant pandas, Asian elephants, Sumatran tigers, Aldabra tortoises, Panamanian golden frogs, sea lions, orangutans, meet-a-small-mammal demonstrations, and Asian elephant
Contacts
Website:
https://NationalZoo.si.edu
General visitor information:
NZP-VisitorServices@si.edu
Disability accommodation requests:
NZP-VisitorServices@si.edu
Non-visitor information:
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Location
Street Address:
3001 Connecticut Ave.,
NW Washington, DC 20008
Nearest Accessible Public Transit:
L’Enfant Plaza*
SW corner of the Department of Transportation courtyard; D St. SW between 6th & 7th St.
*Please check for service disruptions to MetroRail elevators by visiting WMATA’s Elevator & Escalator Service Status page.
Social Narratives
Intro to Social Narratives.
Amazonia
What to expect when visiting the Amazonia exhibit.
