National Zoological Park
National Zoological Park
3001 Connecticut Ave., NW
Washington D.C.
(202) 633-4888
Daily: 10am-6pm
Closed: Dec 25
Metro stops: Woodley Park–Zoo/Adams Morgan, Cleveland Park
Established in 1887 as the Smithsonian’s Department of Living Animals, the National Zoo moved to its current location in 1891. Encompassing 163 acres, the zoo is home to more than 2,000 animals, many of which are endangered. Admission is free.