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Smithsonian’s National Zoo

Smithsonian’s National Zoo

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National Zoological Park, Washington
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    Christopher L.
    "The black bean burger at the Lion's Mane restaurant is very good."(16 Tips)
    Dana V.
    "Great place for a walk because it’s free admission as well."(13 Tips)
    DHR.com
    "you’ll find features such as the Giant Panda Habitat"(10 Tips)
    Jon M.
    "... 'O Line', watch the Orangutans as they 'commute' from home to work above..."(8 Tips)
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  • Dheart icon on user image
    DApril 14, 2015
    Panda having its lunch!!!
  • John A.heart icon on user image
    John AmschlerApril 9, 2016
    The Pandas!
  • kara O.
    kara OkeeffeSeptember 21, 2014
    A little sightseeing at the zoo!
  • Lisa J.
    Lisa JohnsonSeptember 5, 2011
    Free zoo, check out the panda exhibit, although they will probably be sleeping as usual.
  • Harjitheart icon on user image
    HarjitMay 1, 2013
    Easy walk from the Cleveland Park Metro station.
  • Donnaheart icon on user image
    DonnaDecember 30, 2015
    Pandas!!! Zoo lights are cool but will be crowded!
  • Mike D.
    Mike DaughertyJune 16, 2011
    If you are going to spend $2 on a map, donate it instead. There are big maps throughout the park.
  • Stephanie C.
    Stephanie CJanuary 29, 2012
    Just watched a cheetah devouring a rabbit. Look hard under the rushes along the fence bordering the path.
  • Anastasia D.
    Anastasia DellaccioMarch 18, 2011
    Don't forget to get some homemade all natural gelato at the Dolci Gelati stand!
  • Eric A.
    Eric AndersenDecember 11, 2014
    Sage advice!
  • Jeri M.
    Jeri McCoySeptember 1, 2013
    A family of otters with 9 pups!!
  • Camille W.heart icon on user image
    Camille WrightAugust 13, 2015
    Free admission, but kind of disappointing. Not a lot of good animals, more stores.
  • Gavin S.heart icon on user image
    Gavin SchmidtOctober 28, 2016
    Now serving Sam Adams beer!
  • A S.
    A SOctober 5, 2014
    Elephant Trails
  • John B.heart icon on user image
    John BakerApril 14, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    The monkey line is the best!
  • Vernon W.heart icon on user image
    Vernon WilsonMay 6, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Wear good walking shoes!
  • Sarah S.
    Sarah SpanosAugust 3, 2012
    The visitor's center has the ONLY cold water fountain in the zoo.
  • Kai C.heart icon on user image
    Kai CaoAugust 16, 2015
    Free admission and giant pandas!
  • Eric J.
    Eric JawAugust 11, 2014
    Panda life is the life
  • JH H.heart icon on user image
    JH H-DOctober 23, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    Beautifully maintained zoo, and it’s free! The pandas aren’t always active to mitigate expectations
  • Eric J.
    Eric JawAugust 11, 2014
    He sat like this for a while
  • Arcy
    ArcyMarch 28, 2016
    Worlds largest collection of hot, sweaty people that don't use deodorant
  • Mitchell C.heart icon on user image
    Mitchell CurrinDecember 1, 2014
    The O-Line is really cool.
  • Anand P.
    Anand PatelMay 12, 2013
    Don't forget your Claritin if you have allergies....like I did. : (
  • Tom H.heart icon on user image
    Tom HamlynAugust 17, 2013
    Don't drive. Parking is terrible and fills up fast. Take the metro.
  • Tray
    TrayOctober 22, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Recycle cell phones/accessories, iPods, handheld gps units, laptops and portable hard drives in the great ape house.
  • Michelle P.heart icon on user image
    Michelle PowerAugust 6, 2014
    Awesome zoo, baby panda is adorable
  • Dave H.heart icon on user image
    Dave HamelinkJanuary 23, 2015
    Zoo lights are free from Thanksgiving until new years.
  • Roxanne L.
    Roxanne LorenzoJuly 5, 2010
    Bring water! In case you forget, there's a 7-Eleven right across the zoo entrance where beverages are cheaper.
  • Shannon J.heart icon on user image
    Shannon JeropkeJuly 31, 2022
    Visit the pandas!
  • Katyheart icon on user image
    KatyOctober 10, 2016
    Check out the pandas!
  • David W.
    David WrigleyJuly 7, 2013
    Lots of walking up hill, lots of exhibits closed? #Sad
  • Ashley M.heart icon on user image
    Ashley MagrumMarch 21, 2011
    Weekday/Early/Gloomy (Possibly even raining) -- Best time to go in my book.
  • Kim D.
    Boo at the Zoo is fun for the kids. Parking is bad so metro. It gets cold so bundle up.
  • Matt R.
    Matt RosenbergSeptember 3, 2011
    Go on a Wednesday during the school year. No lines, no crowds.
  • Karen K.heart icon on user image
    Karen KepnerMay 6, 2018
    Criwded as usual, but at least it was cool!
  • Ben H.
    Ben HundleyNovember 18, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    The Andean Bears have cubs!
  • Cozmik
    CozmikDecember 6, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Yeah - NO free parking. But if you're a FONZ its only $16!
  • Aditya A.heart icon on user image
    Aditya AmbadkarDecember 24, 2015
    Lot of traffic congestion, i would take a taxi
  • Eric J.
    Eric JawAugust 11, 2014
    I wish you didn't have to leave a tip just to upload a picture
  • Hannah S.
    Hannah SolbachMarch 20, 2011
    Foursquare tip: check-in to exhibits based on distance not where you actually are if you want the points. 4square keeps telling me I'm not where I actually am then doesn't award points
  • Becky W.
    Becky WoodhouseSeptember 15, 2014
    Didn't realize the zoo doesn't loop around. Go up one side and down the other.
  • Sarah I.heart icon on user image
    Sarah IMay 5, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Free admission + baby pandas! 🐼
  • Nicolle
    NicolleJanuary 12, 2010
    On the Asian Trail, don't miss the "red pandas" or "firefoxes." They are So Cute & are always outside.
  • John L.
    John LundApril 6, 2012
    Parking is full today, look for neighborhoods nearby to park in
  • Joann T.
    Joann TyreeNovember 3, 2013
    King Kong
  • SueAnnheart icon on user image
    SueAnnMay 5, 2016
    Lions and Bengal tigers!
  • Anita
    AnitaAugust 11, 2012
    Be sure to visit the baby Cheetahs.
  • Marie I.
    Marie IndcMarch 10, 2013
    time your visit with the octopus feeding
  • Tiffany J.heart icon on user image
    Tiffany JeffersonJune 17, 2017
    Family fun!!!
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