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Smithsonian National Zoo

Georgetown & Northwest · FamilyFall/winter 8am–4pm · last entry 3pm
Smithsonian Zoo front entrance.

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Turn a day outside into a wildlife discovery.

The plan

Turn a day outside into a wildlife discovery.

Make it your kind of day

Plan around the pace of the people coming with you. Pick a manageable visit, leave room for a break and resist the urge to fit too many other stops into the same day. A shared experience works best when everyone has enough time to enjoy the part that interests them.

Before you go

Reserve a free entry pass. Parking is extra. Closed December 25.

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Source checked: 2026-11-01. Hours, pricing, availability, and outdoor conditions can change. Confirm details with the organizer.