Smithsonian National Zoo

http://nationalzoo.si.edu/Audiences/Visitors/default.cfm?hpout=visit_link&xtr=

202-673-4717

Location: 3001 Connecticut Ave, NW

Metro stops: Woodley Park Zoo or Cleveland Park- Red Line

Visit the new panda exhibit, see the orangutans swing or tour the heritage gardens and wetlands. This visit takes a minimum of three hours; parking charges are per hour. The grounds are open daily from May 1 to Sept 15 from 6:00 am to 8:00 pm (Buildings are open from 10 am to 6 pm) and September 16 to April 30 from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm (Buildings are open from 10 am to 4:30 pm).