The latest baby panda at the National Zoo was born Aug. 23, 2013. It's a girl born to Tian Tian and Mei Xiang. Washington pandarazzi will have to wait four months for an in-person look at the cub. Read more.
Be on the lookout for Black Squirrels. The animals were introduced by the Smithsonian National Zoological Park and can be a common sight in the city.
This is the best vantage point for watching the cheetah family.
Beware the cheetah cub paparazzi
Zero to 45mph in 2.5 seconds? Takes a greyhound 3.0 seconds to get moving that fast.
Curators and keepers are super nice. Be sure to meet the wallabies, Geoffrey's marmosets, and coatis out back!
It can get pretty warm in here. Nice exhibits but the animals are scarce and hard to find.
The mammals are pretty interesting, but you'll see more at the bird house
My step son had to see the pirañas and as soon as we stepped into the Amazonia house these lovely pink birds were so close we could have touched them! We didn't though! #noglassexhibition
Make sure u look up in the Rainforest so u don't miss the monkeys...
There were fish taller than me in one of the tanks.
Awesome and cute pandas but lots of crowds. Worth it- only one other panda exhibit in the US!
A must see and has an indoor exhibit for hot summer days. Only one of 4 Zoos in the US which has Pandas.
Go see the red pandas instead! They are smarter, more beautiful, and more active.
Really amazing! Must go see now and go early... They are out early!!
The people at the gift shop are not helpful they don't even know the names of the monkeys at the zoo
The lions and tigers don't love the heat of the day. Come early or near 4 for feeding times!
Find Elizabeth, one of the red-shirted weekend volunteers--she loves reptiles and knows a ton. Great with kids, too.
A good place to warm up.
The Giant Tortoises rock!!
It's a bit smelly, but one of the best elephant exhibits there is!!!
Watch the elephants dance!
This is an amazing enclosure, they have some pampered Ellie's!!!!!!!
The feeding is usually around 11:15am. If you bring a tennis ball, the pup will play with you
Skip it they looked bored
Bring something shiny, they'll put on a show for you.
Closest “trail” to the entrance, but also the best in the zoo.
Be sure to check out the red pandas - they just had two babies!
Elephants and Pandas will be found here. Also, down the trail are many cool spots, like the bird house!
Great area for kids! The names of the animals are on the fence. Pretty great place to start off the zoo visit!
Young children love the farm animals that make their home in the Kid's Farm. They can help groom goats and donkeys with the help of the zoo staff. -- Green Guide Editor
Stroller Friendly!
always a gr8 place for the kids
This place stinks!
Watch the orangutans think about going across the O-line.
The wolves & under water seal & sea lion areas are particularly cool. Great exhibit.
Skip it no eagles no bears no otters
Be sure to check out the Keeper Talks/Training Sessions at 11:15 &1:15!
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