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Smithsonian National Zoological Park (The National Zoo)

3001 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20008

Featured Review : 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 northwe...See Full Review

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Panda Exhibit Plus

5 out of 5 stars by dcgrrl from Arlington, Virginia
March 8, 2006

Quote: The National Zoo is a combination of old-fashioned animal "houses" and pens, along with a number of new habitats, where they have been transitioning animals to more open spaces. There are a couple of great examples in the Bird House and Amazonia... Read the full Smithsonian National Zoological Park (The National Zoo) review

From journal DC from the Inside Out

National Zoo

3 out of 5 stars by brmcga from Sarnia, Ontario
October 25, 2005

Quote: The best overview would be their website, it's chock-full of pictures and stories. Go to http://nationalzoo.si.edu to check it out! The park itself was a bit difficult to navigate - I found the map versus winding paths a bit confusing, and it was... Read the full Smithsonian National Zoological Park (The National Zoo) review

From journal Round 3 in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley

National Zoo

4 out of 5 stars by arwsgirl from Chattanooga, Tennessee
August 16, 2005

Quote: This zoo is great. There is so much to see. I've been more times than I can count, and I still enjoy going again. There are babies being born all the time. This spring, there were cheetah cubs and just recently a panda baby was born.

From journal Summer in Washington, DC

The National Zoo

3 out of 5 stars by aussieinva from Chesapeake, Virginia
February 23, 2005

Quote: The National Zoo is located in Washington, D.C. The zoo has a variety of animals from every continent, similar to many other major zoos in the United States. Its major feature is the great pandas that they recently obtained, and they are a popular... Read the full Smithsonian National Zoological Park (The National Zoo) review

From journal Family Vacation in DC

The National Zoo

4 out of 5 stars by vampirefan from Mount Pleasant, North Carolina
January 13, 2005

Quote: If you have visited The Wall and need a happy place, then make your way on over to the National Zoo. Be warned it is about a 20-minute hike each way from the nearest metro stop. Before you leave home, check out their website at... Read the full Smithsonian National Zoological Park (The National Zoo) review

From journal Summer fun in D.C.

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Invertebrates At The National Zoo

4 out of 5 stars by Idler from Poolesville, Maryland
July 31, 2004

Quote: We vertebrates constitute only a small, specialized portion of life on the planet. When most people say ‘animals’ they mean ‘vertebrates,’ a rather narrow definition of the word. We teach children that ‘animals’ are tigers, monkeys, bears, and... Read the full Smithsonian National Zoological Park (The National Zoo) review

From journal Entomological Excursions

National Zoo

3 out of 5 stars by telwaygas from madison Heights, Michigan
December 19, 2003

Quote: I expected a lot more from the national zoo. It's about equivalent to any major city zoo. Its bright spot was the panda exhibit. All and all a nice zoo, but I prefer the Bronx Zoo or San Diego.

From journal Washington DC weekend

National Zoo

3 out of 5 stars by Litangel from Washington, District of Columbia
October 8, 2002

Quote: The Zoo is free, which is great, so you can go there on a weekend and spend an hour or make a whole day out of it. It's very convenient to the metro as well, which makes it easy to spend the day there then hop back to your hotel/home. The area it's... Read the full Smithsonian National Zoological Park (The National Zoo) review

From journal Washington, DC - so much to do.

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National Zoo of Washington D.C

3 out of 5 stars by Timone from Warwick, United Kingdom
May 9, 2002

Quote: The Zoo is a big open space near the city and is easily accessible from the Metro red line via Woodley Park/National Zoo station. There are lots of animals to see, including the reptile center, great ape house and bat cave. Amazonia is a large... Read the full Smithsonian National Zoological Park (The National Zoo) review

From journal A Year in Washington D.C

National Zoo

4 out of 5 stars by finzup from warwick, Rhode Island
October 6, 2001

Quote: National Zoo is part of the Smithsonian Institution and offers visitors glimpses of more than 5,000 animals. Home to many rare and endangered species, the zoo shelters its residents on 163 acres of natural habitats. The newest big attractions are... Read the full Smithsonian National Zoological Park (The National Zoo) review

From journal Weekend in Washington DC

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