Smithsonian's National Zoo Tours

Smithsonian\'s National Zoo
Smithsonian\'s National Zoo
Smithsonian\'s National Zoo
Smithsonian\'s National Zoo
Photo by Sophia Hatchitt
Photo by Sophia Hatchitt

Reviews of Smithsonian's National Zoo

4.5
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
682
5 - Excellent 62%
4 - Good
296
4 - Good 27%
3 - Okay
83
3 - Okay 8%
2 - Disappointing
23
2 - Disappointing 2%
1 - Terrible
12
1 - Terrible 1%

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

It was cold so many animals weren't on exhibit.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Most of the outdoor animals were hiding inside where it is warm. $25 for parking was steep.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

HIGHLY RECOMMEND! It's free and they focus a lot on conservation and restoring natural habitats.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Get off the red line at Woodly Park. Walk 10 minutes and you're there. Go on a week day, in the fall. No crowds.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

nice zoo but is built on a mountain, saw the pandas dancing, the lions roaring and a leopard jumping from tree to tree

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

You can walk to the zoo.

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