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Due to high demand, line access for the Giant Panda Habitat may close early. Arrive with time to spare for the best chance to see the bears.

Today's hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (last entry 3 p.m.)

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Today's hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (last entry 3 p.m.)

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Today's hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (last entry 3 p.m.)

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November 01, 2019

Keeping Up with the Great Cats: Lion Pride Edition

Fall is upon us, which means that it’s a great time to visit the Great Cats exhibit to see our African lions in action! When the temperature is between 45 and 65 degrees Fahrenheit, the cats are at their most frisky.

July 01, 2019

Male African Lions in Human Care Hit Puberty Earlier Than in the Wild

Lion cubs grow up fast, and even faster in zoos. In a long-term study, scientists at SCBI found that male African lions living in human care hit puberty a full year earlier than their counterparts in the wild.

A meme with a lion cub biting its father's head and the text "#Parenting"

June 13, 2019

The Best Father's Day in D.C. (We Ain't Lion)

Treat dad like the king (of the jungle) he is at the Smithsonian's National Zoo!

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Keeping Up with the Great Cats: Lion Pride Edition

Male African Lions in Human Care Hit Puberty Earlier Than in the Wild

The Best Father's Day in D.C. (We Ain't Lion)

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