The National Zoo—home to more than 2,000 animals, including giant pandas, Asian elephants, kiwi and a Komodo dragon—is an international leader in wildlife conservation and education. A 163-acre urban oasis, the Zoo is located in Washington, D.C.'s Rock Creek Park.
The playful giant panda Tai Shan, and his parents, Mei Xiang and Tian Tian, are a delight to watch in their Fujifilm Giant Panda Habitat.
"Asia Trail" begins at the Connecticut Avenue, NW, entrance and takes visitors to the habitats of six species: the giant pandas, red pandas, Asian small-clawed otters, fishing cats, sloth bears and clouded leopards.
At the "Elephant House," the young Asian elephant Kandula frolics in his daily bath at 10:30.
At "Amazonia," a 15,000-square-foot rain forest habitat, check out the "Amphibian Alert" and come face to face with some of the world's most fascinating and endangered frogs and salamanders.
In "Valley Trail," view daily demonstrations when zoo keepers interact with seals and sea lions. Watch beavers and river otters frolic in their pools.
At the "Reptile Discovery Center," get an up-close look at fascinating lizards, snakes and African pancake tortoises.
Watch the Zoo's gorillas and orangutans cavort at the popular "Great Ape" exhibition.
Become a Friend of the National Zoo (FONZ).
The National Zoo store carries a large selection of animals, toys, hats, books and DVD's. The store also carries CDs, tapes, artist-crafted jewelry, design items and toys. We also carry a large selection of Panda and Tiger Cup Trio items.
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