3/5 - Okay
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Jan 2, 2020It was cold so many animals weren't on exhibit.
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Washington DC Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Activity duration is 1 day
3.8 out of 5 with 539 reviews
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Smithsonian Natural History with Expert Guide
Activity duration is 2 hours
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Spirit of Washington D.C. Signature Lunch Cruise
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Washington DC Monuments Bike Tour
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Washington, DC: ARTECHOUSE Immersive Art Experience Ticket
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Reviews of Smithsonian's National Zoo
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3/5 - Okay
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Dec 2, 2019Most of the outdoor animals were hiding inside where it is warm. $25 for parking was steep.
5/5 - Excellent
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Nov 5, 2019HIGHLY RECOMMEND! It's free and they focus a lot on conservation and restoring natural habitats.
5/5 - Excellent
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Nov 3, 2019Get 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
Oct 5, 2019nice 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
Sep 1, 2019You can walk to the zoo.
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