2010年12月10日 · Our scientists and researchers play a leading role in the Smithsonian’s global efforts to save wildlife species from extinction and train future generations of conservationists. Explore our conservation programs at the Zoo and our research headquarters in …

The Smithsonian's National Zoo is home to more than 2,200 animals. Find out where to see your favorite animals, like Komodo dragons at Reptile Discovery Center or red pandas on Asia Trail.

The Zoo is open every day, except Dec. 25. Grounds Open: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; last admittance is at 3 p.m. Exhibit Buildings Open: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (winter) / 6 p.m. (summer). Please note: last admittance to exhibit buildings is 30 minutes before closing.

The Zoo's animal webcams are some of the most famous on the internet. Tune in to watch the Zoo's elephants, lions and naked mole-rats — live, 24/7!

See the Smithsonian's National Zoo's Giant Pandas — Bao Li and Qing Bao — live on camera.

Help secure a future for giant pandas at the Smithsonian's National Zoo while protecting Asia’s mountain forests and the species that call them home.

During peak visitation days at the Zoo, you may be greeted upon entry by one of the security personnel who will conduct a thorough but speedy hand-check of all bags, strollers, briefcases, purses and containers. You may also be hand-screened with an electronic wand.

From reptiles and amphibians to fish, birds and mammals, meet the animals at the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute.

2023年9月1日 · See the Smithsonian's National Zoo's Asian elephants — Spike, Bozie, Swarna, Maharani, Trong Nhi and Nhi Linh — live on camera.

Every Zoo visitor must have a free entry pass to come inside the Zoo. We recommend you book Entry Passes online ahead of your visit, but a limited number of walk-up entry passes are available each day at the pedestrian entrances to the Zoo.