Description:
- Located in the heart of DC, the Smithsonian National Zoological Park (National Zoo) is the famous home of the Giant Pandas (Tian Tian, Mei Xiang, and Tai Shan). Recognized as one of the premier zoological research institutions in the United States, the National Zoo, which is free, attracts 2 million visitors per year. In addition to the Pandas, the Zoo includes a number of other well-loved animal attractions including Asian Elephants, orangutans, cheetahs, tiger cubs, seals, and penguins. There is also a petting zoo. In addition to the animals, the Zoo is a large, open park, and offers picnic tables and numerous other family-friendly diversions on the weekends.
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Awards:
Frommer's
- Highly Recommended 2009
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Contact:
- visit website
- tel: 202.633.4800
- fax: +1 202 225 3393
Address:
- 3001 Connecticut Ave. NW
- Adjacent to Rock Creek Park
- Washington, DC 20008
Neighborhood:
NorthwestHours:
- Winter: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Spring - Fall: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Strenuousness:
- No Sweat
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