Due to technical difficulties, we cannot process online payments. Free Entry Passes are still available and visitors may purchase Parking Passes at the Zoo (subject to availability).

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.)

Passes

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

Passes

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

News Archive

Filter By

By Animal - +

By Year - +

Displaying 1 - 3 of 3 articles.

December 17, 2018

Naked Mole-rat Queen Gives Birth to Three Pups at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo

After months of anticipation, the naked mole-rat colony at the Small Mammal House at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo finally has a queen—the only breeding female in a colony.

A nearly hairless rodent, called a naked mole-rat, eating a piece of tomato

August 29, 2018

10 Things You Didn’t Know About Naked Mole-rats

If you think a blind, nearly hairless rodent that lives underground can’t get much stranger, then buckle up. There’s a lot more to these weird (and wonderful) rodents than meets the eye!

August 27, 2018

Nudist Colony Opening at Smithsonian’s National Zoo

A new naked mole-rat exhibit featuring a colony of 17 of the “nude” rodents at the Small Mammal House will open Sept 1.

News Archive

Filter By

Displaying 1 - 3 of 3 articles.

Naked Mole-rat Queen Gives Birth to Three Pups at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo

10 Things You Didn’t Know About Naked Mole-rats

Nudist Colony Opening at Smithsonian’s National Zoo

Contact Us

Address