Get up close to some of the Zoo's cutest and most majestic animals, including our beloved Giant Pandas! Join an animal-loving guide for a highlights tour of the Smithsonian's National Zoo. While there is street parking, it is a residential area so many of the spots will be taken. Advanced reservations of $30 (as of Nov 2022) required per car. It is a 10-minute walk from either stop but from Cleveland Park, the walk is downhill instead of uphill from the Woodley Park stop! Parking at the National Zoo However, we recommend taking the Metro one stop further to Cleveland Park. There is a Metro Station called "Woodley Park-Zoo/Adams Morgan " on the Red Line. Tip on Public Transportation to the National Zoo: The National Zoo is in the Woodley Park neighborhood of NW DC, so a bit further afield than most tourist attractions, but it is worth the journey. We highly recommend taking public transportation to the National Zoo. The National Zoo's address is 3001 Connecticut Ave NW. This is usually around Easter but can be done at the zoo's discretion. The National Zoo is free! There are no tickets ( except during the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions) required and no security.ĭuring certain peak times, the Zoo may set up security tents to enter. With the heat of the afternoon and full bellies from lunch, many animals will be asleep and hidden from view. The best time of day to visit the National Zoo is in the morning. If there is a particular animal you want to see, be sure to check their website first for updates. Important Note: There are often changes to what areas of the Zoo are open, especially during inclement weather. closing in summer* (Amazonia opens at 10 a.m. closing in summer* (last admittance 6 p.m.) (some days during the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions the Zoo will close at 3pm. The outdoor parts of the Zoo open earlier and stay open later than the buildings so you can explore many of the outdoor areas before the rest of the Zoo opens. The National Zoo is part of the Smithsonian Institute and is open every day but Christmas (December 25). You'll find tortoises, snakes, alligators, and even a Komodo dragon. There are over 50 species of reptiles and amphibians in this exhibit. There are many corals, frogs, and other aquatic animals, but also sloths and monkeys. You can walk through this exhibit to experience the flora and fauna found in the Amazon.
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