SeeUpper Northwest
National Zoo
A collection of 400 species, including 2,000 animals. Get a map at the entrance, take your time, and be prepared to walk a great deal. Bring water—the concessions here are insultingly expensive. The most crowded exhibits are nearly always the Pandas and the Ape House. The pandas are perhaps the zoo's shyest residents. The Ape House is fun no matter the crowds. Other hits include the Seals & Sea Lions Exhibit, the Reptile House, the remarkable Aviary, and the irresistibly cute prairie dogs.
- Free entry
- Address
- 3001 Connecticut Ave NW
- Hours
- 8AM-7PM; winter: 8AM-5PM, last admission 1 hour before closing
- Price
- Free. Parking $25 (limited availability in spring and summer)
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