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Smithsonian's National Zoo

Woodley Park, Washington

What to expect

Explore Smithsonian's National Zoo, a free zoo in Rock Creek Park with giant pandas, Asian elephants, and great apes.

Opening hours

Opening hours aren’t listed here: check Google Maps before you go.

Good to know

  • Picked by our research (Smithsonian's National Zoo)
  • Indoors: fine on a rainy day

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