Lessons from the National Zoo

• 5 out of 5 stars by BawBaw from West Virginia, West Virginia
• August 2, 2010

Quote: Many visitors to the DC area are unaware that Washington’s National Zoo (or more formally, the National Zoological Park) is part of the Smithsonian Institution. Located within the boundaries of Rock Creek Park in northwest DC, the 163-acre zoo... Read the full Smithsonian National Zoological Park (The National Zoo) review

From journal Smithsonian 101

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National Zoo of Washington D.C

• 4 out of 5 stars by catronma from Nixa, Missouri
• January 17, 2007

Quote: This is Free! That is the best part, the food on the other hand is not free, but you can bring coolers if you want. Parking is also not free, but driving here is not too bad as this is in a more residential area and away from other major sights. The... Read the full Smithsonian National Zoological Park (The National Zoo) review

From journal Washington, D.C., 2005

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Smithsonian National Zoological Park

• 4 out of 5 stars by RBT331 from Medfield, Massachusetts
• January 9, 2007

Quote: Another FREE thing: The National Zoo. Yes, even the zoo is free. It can be easily driven to (located on Connecticut Ave), or it is a 20-minute walk from the nearest METRO station. It was a nice March day, so we walked.Lions... and tigers... and... Read the full Smithsonian National Zoological Park (The National Zoo) review

From journal The Nation's Capitol on a Budget

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Smithsonian National Zoological Park

• 4 out of 5 stars by grannola from Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
• October 9, 2006

Quote: We had to go here so the 4-year-old could see a hippopotamus. She is fascinated with them, and that was the thing she wanted to see the most on this trip.We started off by driving right through the park and having to circle around to find it again.... Read the full Smithsonian National Zoological Park (The National Zoo) review

From journal Washington -- Smithsonian

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National Zoo

• 4 out of 5 stars by jpoon415 from San Francisco, California
• August 22, 2006

Quote: It was really nice. Saw the famous baby panda bear and had a nice tropical rainforest exhibit with relaly neat looking sting rays. Cute beaver, and saw a bald eagle.

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National Zoo!

• 5 out of 5 stars by Ujjay from oxon hill, Maryland
• July 29, 2006

Quote: Sheesh this park is huge. If you think you've been to a lot of parks, think again. Seriously. You'll be walking for more than 4 hours if you want to see the whole thing. But if you've got it in you it's worth it. First thing I recommend is buy those... Read the full Smithsonian National Zoological Park (The National Zoo) review

From journal My Big Fat National Zoo Trip (Which Was Big & Fat)

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Smithsonian National Zoo

• 2 out of 5 stars by Mellisa Arteaga from Mission, Texas
• July 13, 2006

Quote: I was really excited to go to the zoo, and I had all my friends hyped up to go see the zoo. I had checked out their website and couldn't wait to go see certain animals. I especially enjoyed seeing the cheetahs and the panda bears. The disappointment... Read the full Smithsonian National Zoological Park (The National Zoo) review

From journal Trip to D. C.

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National Zoo

• 3 out of 5 stars by raynepoe from Lynchburg, Virginia
• June 20, 2006

Quote: The zoo was nice, but it was so large—and uphill! We were exhausted. The food was rather expensive and if we go back we would eat before and after. The animals are great—be sure to check online for activities to schedule, and worksheets for the kids... Read the full Smithsonian National Zoological Park (The National Zoo) review

From journal National Zoo

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National Zoo

• 3 out of 5 stars by raynepoe from Lynchburg, Virginia
• June 20, 2006

Quote: The zoo was nice, but it was so large--and uphill! We were exhausted. The food was rather expensive, and if we go back we would eat before and after. The animals are great, be sure to check online for activities to schedule and worksheets for the... Read the full Smithsonian National Zoological Park (The National Zoo) review

From journal National Zoo

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National Zoo

• 3 out of 5 stars by LauraGorman from Arlington, Virginia
• April 6, 2006

Quote: Going to the zoo is a particularly fun thing to do in DC if you have children. It provides a nice break for them so that they don't get bored with the museums, however it can still offer a fun and educational experience. The pandas are by far the... Read the full Smithsonian National Zoological Park (The National Zoo) review

From journal Sightseeing in Washington, DC

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