National Zoological Park - Washington Zoos and Aquarium

Descriptions from Across the Web

• The 163-acre Smithsonian National Zoo in Rock Creek Park ... more on Museum Stuff
• This is one of the nation's finest zoos. It was created by Congress in 1889 ... more on Wcities
• The Smithsonian's National Zoological Park, in Rock Creek Park is home to more than 2,400 animals - mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and invertebrates. The National Zoo's primary aim is not only to entertain, educate, and inspire visitors, but to study and conserve wildlife and habitats around the world, a mission it accomplishes through world-renowned scientific programs.The Zoo's most famous residents, of course, are the giant pandas - young Tai Shan is a big draw - but the Zoo also houses great apes, great cats...just about any animal a kid or adult might want to see!Think ... more on gocitykids.com
• The Zoo was created in 1889 'for the advancement of science and the instruction ... more on epinions.com
• Part of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C., the National Zoological Park is one of the world's best zoos. Among the ... more on Association of Zoos and Aquariums

Directions

Metro stop: Woodley Park/Zoo

Hours

Apr-Oct: Daily 6a-8p; Nov-Mar: Daily 6a-6p

Miscellaneous

• Admission: ADMISSION IS FREE -- The National Zoo is open every day of the year except December 25.
• Collections: About 2,800 animals and 435 different species currently comprise the animal collection at the National Zoo. About one-fifth of the species are endangered or threatened. Most of the species are on exhibit.

Other Web Resources

• Read more about National Zoological Park on Yahoo! Travel
• natzoo.si.edu
• http://www.virginia.org