The World’s 100 Best Zoos & Aquariums
Smithsonian National Zoological Park
Washington, United States
A free zoo in Woodley Park, Washington, D.C., run by the Smithsonian Institution. Giant pandas, Asian elephants and a walk through aviary sit on hilly grounds that need most of a day.
Highlights
- Giant pandas and elephants
- Walk through aviary
- Great ape area
Good to know
- Free entry with a timed pass booked online
- Hilly site, allow most of a day
- Picnic areas and food stands on site
