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Smithsonian’s National Zoo

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National Zoological Park, Washington

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Smithsonian’s National Zoo

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Ranked #1 for zoos in Washington
"Great place for a walk because it’s free admission as well."(13 Tips)
"you’ll find features such as the Giant Panda Habitat"(10 Tips)
"Sometimes you'll see the orangutans swinging thru the air"(8 Tips)
"admission is FREE for everyone"(3 Tips)

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Hussein ♓️ 🐎June 16, 2013
Fun .......
Jenny GreenMay 20, 2012
Make sure to see the otters!!
William ChengJuly 6, 2013
Zoo open till 7 but all animals house r closes at 6
Andrea NewlandOctober 13, 2010
Volunteers at almost every exhibit to give you fun facts about each animal..
Tiffany JeffersonJune 17, 2017
Family fun!!!
AngelaJune 22, 2013
Habitats are so great you can't find the animals! :(
RobertJune 22, 2013
This place is free! Your tax dollars at work!
Tom LynchMay 9, 2013
Join FONZ free parking!
Dan PJune 10, 2012
Spent 20 minutes in the parking lot driving around only to be directed out. Once we got to the zoo it was over crowded and animals were few to be seen.
Chris LallyApril 6, 2012
Highly disappointing, although we are spoiled by having the Philly zoo nearby
Christopher von SimsonMarch 20, 2011
Diaper changing table at the restrooms at the police station are nice and large
Samurai DogJune 3, 2011
I always head to Frozen Yo after the zoo for some yummy frozen yogurt and toppings.
Tai FungApril 7, 2012
Been here 5+ times
DC resident? Join FONZ. Seriously a no-brainer.
Mike BarkerOctober 4, 2014
Check out the Pandas🐼
James ¤January 1, 2015
Hellbender on the loose!
Lisa MOctober 3, 2012
Been here 25+ times
Don't make eye contact with the locals
Wafa AlzahraniSeptember 25, 2016
Panda🐼😍😍😍
Samuel YuMarch 12, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Don't miss the orangutan crossing!
Erik BrokOctober 4, 2015
It is free
Jim SnowdenJanuary 1, 2011
Zoo Lights during the holiday season is fun, beautiful and FREE!
Malcom Conroy-SmithJuly 17, 2014
See the pandas!
Jacob PyleOctober 21, 2015
Pandas!!!!
Drew BiondoDecember 31, 2010
Get in by 9 am and out by 11 to beat the crowds.
Maimuna AbubakarAugust 9, 2014
All the animals!
Charlie HamiltonSeptember 16, 2013
Really awful zoo. Employees few and far between and some exhibits seem neglected.
Mike BarkerOctober 1, 2014
It's free!!
Brian T.December 31, 2011
Been here 5+ times
The Reptile House rules!
Big BJune 21, 2014
It's free but half the animals are missing :(
Jeremy PantinApril 17, 2014
Don't go during spring break!!
Cameron BApril 9, 2011
Start with the lions and then see the rest ... typical zoo nothing spectacular
Jamie CarterOctober 22, 2013
Its free!!!
Debbie FriezJanuary 1, 2011
Feeding time for the lemurs and Johnny Appleseed squirrel is funny!
Bowdoin MontgomeryAugust 28, 2010
Parking lot D is great spot if you packed a lunch.
Kimberly (Yiaya) PetersMay 20, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Become a member.
Valentina FernandezJune 27, 2010
Haven't been to the zoo yet, but I hear its nice. Definitely have to check it out.
William XOctober 15, 2011
.29 cent for water at the icecream shop
David TayOctober 8, 2011
Line at Panda Plaza Grill are atrociously slow. Maybe they should outsource the whole food concessions to McD.
Alexandru CebanAugust 4, 2013
The panda is pregnant
Meagan BridgesMarch 13, 2012
They have pandas!
Mahogany BlackNovember 25, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Go to the Reptile exhibit!
Bob ErlenbackOctober 21, 2010
The ice cream vending machines take credit cards but only few are functioning.
Juan AliceaApril 21, 2011
Small mammals has a line in the afternoon.
Thomas KrederMay 26, 2011
Take a look on the Great Pandas.
Danny OwensMay 31, 2012
Where are all the animals??? Do not come mid day.
TerryJo FilipietzJuly 5, 2011
Love this zoo. Read more
Jared SOctober 5, 2011
Free admission and Giant Pandas?! How can you say no.
Brandon EarhartOctober 23, 2010
Boo at the Zoo can be a lot of fun but very crowded.
Ed HouriganApril 17, 2014
Pack a lunch. Food in zoo I'd wicked expensive and terrible!
Rob SmithJune 9, 2010
Its free and that's a plus in my book.
Simone SampsonApril 19, 2010
Play with the MONKEYS- It's absolutely awesome!!!!!

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