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National Zoological Park

Farewell, Tai Shan
Visitors to the National Zoo have enjoyed watching their baby panda grow up over the last four years
By Abby Callard

Feeding the Leopards
Caretakers feed the new baby clouded leopards at the Zoo's research facility in Virginia
By Video courtesy of The National Zoo

Newborn Elephant Shrew Caught on Film
On February 26, 2009, a new baby elephant-shrew was born at the Zoo’s Small Mammal House
By National Zoological Park

Smithsonian National Zoo Doctor
Watch Dr. Suzan Murray perform her morning rounds
By Kenneth R. Fletcher

Love at First Site for Two Red Pandas
Tate and Sharma, two red pandas at the National Zoo, began breeding seconds after being introduced
By Smithsonian National Zoo

The Whistling Orangutan
Bonnie, the subject of a recently published paper, is the Smithsonian National Zoo’s famous whistling orangutan
By Smithsonian National Zoo

Tackling Obesity at the National Zoo
After arriving at the zoo obese, Nikki the Bear was put on a strict diet by the zoo nutritionists with great results
By Ryan R. Reed

Museum Information

Hours:

  • Nov. 1 to March 31: Buildings are open 10 to 4:30. Closed December 25. Admission is free.

Metro:

Red Line
  • Woodley Park Zoo / Adams Morgan Station or Cleveland Park Station (Parking is available.)

Location:

  • 3001 Connecticut Avenue, NW
    Washington, DC

Phone/Website:

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Zoo - Shop

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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Zoo - Eat

National Zoo cafes:

  • Mane Restaurant on Lion/Tiger Hill
  • Panda Cafe near the Fujifilm Giant Panda Habitat
  • Express Grill at Panda Plaza
  • Popstop across the Small Mammal House (seasonal)
  • Snack stands are scattered throughout the park (seasonal)

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