A park-like zoo containing 4,000 animals and 500 different species.See more
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Sep 15, 2024
Located in the heart of northwest part of Washington DC, it is about a three mile walk around the zoo. It took me about an hour and a half to check out the space. Layout of zoo is well designed to ac… Full review by AdventureDiva
Sep 13, 2024
The DC Zoo...walk and walk, hills and hills...like to see animals...Not special! The food concession was well done, especially the BBQ food truck. Full review by Raymond N
Sep 10, 2024
A bit disappointed, but must consider I may have had higher expectations as it's the "National" Zoo, and I also was there from about Noon to 4pm on a low-80's day, which isn't the greatest time to se… Full review by Ann K
Is there an age requirement to go alone or with friends? I am 14 and so are my friends.
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Not that I know of...there's no admission fee or checks at the gate. Once inside, unless you are doing something to draw attention from security I doubt if anyone would notice you. …
Not that I know of...there's no admission fee or checks at the gate. Once inside, unless you are doing something to draw attention from security I doubt if anyone would notice you. There are cameras everywhere.
Sep 15, 2024
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