Smithsonian National Zoological Park

Zoo · National Zoological Park

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25+ Free Things to Do in Washington, D.C. (Updated 2025)

"I enjoyed the National Zoo’s long history (opened in 1889) and its collection of over 1,800 animals across 160 acres — from lemurs to pandas — and appreciated that it was an early pioneer in scientific research; as part of the Smithsonian it’s free but requires a reserved entry pass (up to 4 weeks in advance, with some same-day passes available)." - Matthew Kepnes

https://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/free-things-to-do-in-washington-dc/

3001 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008 Get directions

nationalzoo.si.edu
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