Tips for Visiting the National Zoo (Washington DC)

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If you're planning to visit Washington, DC this travel guide will give you all the tips you need to have a fun day at the National Zoo! The zoo is one of the most popular Smithsonian Institution sites and for good reason. Make sure to come prepared so you can get the most out of your trip to the DC zoo.
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~Video Chapters~
0:00 Smithsonian National Zoological Park in Washington DC
1:35 National Zoo transportation
3:44 Food options at the National Zoo
5:04 Tips for visiting the National Zoo

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@khall8114 2 жыл бұрын

would recommend the zoo its so close to a metro and a fantastic day out! I had an amazing time while at the zoo with animals I haven't seen before.

@TripHacksDC 2 жыл бұрын

Very cool!

@skybluejay9473 2 жыл бұрын

We’ve never been to the zoo, but hoping to go and see the Giant Panda’s and the Red Panda too. Some very useful tips again Rob, thank you

@TripHacksDC 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Have fun, Jay.

@mariejessicaalumaga2426 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the tips.

@johnbrooks8788 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent tips. Thanks!

@TripHacksDC 2 жыл бұрын

No problem!

@IramRolon 2 жыл бұрын

👍🏽 I greatly appreciate your video. I returned to DC and visited the Zoo for the first time after seeing your video. I follow your recommendations for the best Metro station to use. It was really useful your suggestion on which one to use upon arrival and which one to use upon leaving. I shield myself from distance and time.

@TripHacksDC 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Happy to hear it.

@TwirlGirl2197 Жыл бұрын

Another tip, especially if you won’t have little kids with you that will freak out at the mere suggestion of this, is walk directly to the back and then work your way forward. This way, when you stop to view an animal or eat a meal, you’re getting to take a break from the uphill trek to catch your breath and rest your leg muscles.

@TerriA25 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Going there in a few days. 😊

@TripHacksDC 2 жыл бұрын

Have fun!

@selfcarewithness7235 2 жыл бұрын

I'm a fan of the Asian otters area - when they are out and about, they can be very active and playful!

@TripHacksDC 2 жыл бұрын

That exhibit is fun!

@samfish1102 2 жыл бұрын

I love your channel

@reginaweldon8725 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the information Rob

@TripHacksDC 2 жыл бұрын

No problem.

@nicholasmartins8220 2 жыл бұрын

I wish you had uploaded this video 3 weeks ago when I was in DC lol. I spent a while at the zoo but did not get to see the whole thing because I had other places to go see and the zoo is HUGE.

@TripHacksDC 2 жыл бұрын

Oh no! What did you want to see that you ran out of time for?

@nicholasmartins8220 2 жыл бұрын

@@TripHacksDC I wanted to see every single animal at the zoo. Lol

@vstearman5576 Жыл бұрын

Used your Cleveland Park recommendation to the zoo. Great tip

@TripHacksDC Жыл бұрын

Nice

@DejeRobi Ай бұрын

Thank you!

@TripHacksDC Ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@eflatun161 Жыл бұрын

thorough guide app is definitely needed, I walked around same spots a number of times since I lost direction. At the end of tour I was shattered. it was so exhausting. Signs are not ample and not guiding. bottom line my favorite is ape they are so creepily human like and hilarious. never miss to get in ape building. by the way note that the only COFFFE truck I saw in the zoo was the one near ape site.

@sonyaLparks Жыл бұрын

Great tips. Thank you so much. My family reunion will be attending the zoo early Sept

@TripHacksDC Жыл бұрын

Have fun!

@sonyaLparks Жыл бұрын

@@TripHacksDC thank you very much

@Booger414 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great tips. I hadn't been to the National Zoo in years but a couple of years ago we did a winter trip to DC for my wife's birthday and got to see the Christmas decorations at Zoo Lights!

@TripHacksDC 2 жыл бұрын

Nice. I hope they bring back Zoolights.

@sodium6855 2 жыл бұрын

Hi just found your channel and really enjoying it. What are your thoughts on staying in Bethesda?

@TripHacksDC 2 жыл бұрын

Not one of my recommended areas. Check out www.triphacksdc.com/podcast37

@alisacrowder4833 2 жыл бұрын

happy mothers days

@anna-katehowell9852 2 жыл бұрын

Heading to DC with my roommate 7-14 August this year. The zoo is a big thing on our list. We're both adults, both in poor physical shape, and have a whole morning to explore the zoo. What things should we not miss? Obviously both varieties of panda are must-sees. (Also, it will be roommate's birthday that day!)

@TripHacksDC 2 жыл бұрын

Happy birthday! I don't really believe it must-dos. Check out the zoo website and make a list of the exhibits that appeal to you. Then pull up the map and strategize which order to do them in.

@Mikelovesmuseums Жыл бұрын

I’ve been to the zoo many times, but I’m watching this in case there is something I missed!

@TripHacksDC Жыл бұрын

Nice 😀

@azaleahrose351 23 күн бұрын

It was fun but I only got 1 hour there because it was a field trip we didn't even get to see half of the zoo but we did have fun like I said

@devindavis3660 Жыл бұрын

Just tried to go today drove an 1 and a half hours to the zoo and didn’t realize you have to purchase parking passes and if u don’t have a parking pass they say to park on the side of the street or at the metro station on Connecticut ave but there was absolutely no parking what so ever I would highly suggest riding the metro in that’s what we are gonna do next time

@Dom-oq5kv 2 жыл бұрын

Please help me out! We are going to Warrenton VA this Friday, planning to be free around 11am and drive to the national mall to spend Friday and Saturday in Washington DC, I’m watching your videos with tons of information but now I can’t decide! Can we find a parking spot near the national mall or is better to use the public transportation? Willing to walk long distances and made the most in a hurry trip 😊

@TripHacksDC 2 жыл бұрын

Parking recommendations: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/d7F4ecyQ0bPWpps.html

@skebir2506 2 жыл бұрын

Can't remember what it's like. Like visit was 4 decades ago :)

@TripHacksDC 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like it's time for another visit.

@D.N.. 2 жыл бұрын

It well worth a visit to see The Panda Bears 🐨

@TripHacksDC 2 жыл бұрын

🐼🐼🐼

@andycohn5768 Жыл бұрын

Is there no exit at the bottom of national zoo for the woodley park metro station? In city mapper, we where at the bottom, and it said to walk back to the top, and then leave the way we came in.

@TripHacksDC Жыл бұрын

No because the zoo runs perpendicular to Connecticut Avenue.

@ruthglatfelter9581 Жыл бұрын

Is it a good or bad idea to exit zoo at Beach St exit and walk to Woodley Metro station or is that too far to walk from that exit?

@TripHacksDC Жыл бұрын

It's not too far. But still back uphill.

@corettejones 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Rob, New Sub!

@TripHacksDC 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome 👋

@sammichaels3757 Ай бұрын

Does the Circulator have a stop at the zoo?

@chinaberg 2 жыл бұрын

There is a coffee food truck/trailer at the zoo now.

@syckindahead 2 жыл бұрын

Cleveland Park exit, got it. I reserved a pass just in case

@samfish1102 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Rob I Have Been to The Smithsonian National Zoo Before it was fun and a great way to escape downtown DC But I have to Agree with you Hack the Next Time I go back to The National Zoo in Washington DC I Will use The Metro From Greenbelt and Transfer at Gallery Place Chinatown to get to the red line and I will take that to the Cleveland park Station and on the way back to Gallery place Chinatown I will go to the Woodley Park Zoo Station and I will take that to Gallery Place Chinatown and Transfer back to The Green line to Greenbelt

@TripHacksDC 2 жыл бұрын

Good plan 👍

@dariamancini963 11 ай бұрын

I will have to go back to see the primates. I quickly ran out of cellphone battery on my first day after visiting the zoo in the morning. Do you know if the zoo has a charging outlet station?

@chinaberg 2 жыл бұрын

I preferred the regular background.