National Zoo

　　     Introduction  
　　The National Zoo was established in 1889 and is home to approximately 500 species and 2,700 animals, including cheetahs, zebras, camels, elephants, deer, Tibetan antelopes, brown pelicans, kangaroos, hippos, rhinos, giraffes, gorillas, and, of course, lions, tigers, and bears, among many others. In addition, the National Zoo has giant pandas. 　　The animals live in large, open enclosures that simulate their natural habitats. At the Kids’ Farm within the zoo, children can get up close to domesticated animals, with ducks, chickens, sheep, cows, donkeys, and more roaming freely.   　    Transportation  
　　Subway: Woodley Park-Zoo or Cleveland Park.

　　　　Address: 3001 Connecticut Ave. NW　　Website: www.si.edu/natzoo　　Phone: 202/673-4800 Admission / Opening Hours  
　　Fee   : Free.　　Opening Hours: From April to October (weather permitting): daily 06:00–20:00, animal buildings: 10:00–18:00; from October to April: daily 06:00–18:00, animal buildings: 10:00–16:30.

　　 Washington, D.C., USA