Visitor's Center, National Zoological Park, 3001 Connecticut Avenue, N.W.

Directions using Metro Rail:

  • The Zoo's main entrance on Connecticutt Avenue is easily accessible via the Metro Red Line
  • For arrivals, we recommend the Cleveland Park Metro stop. Exit to the right at the top of the escalators, which will take you under the street to the correct side. It is a short, flat walk down Connecticut Avenue to the Zoo.
  • For departures, we recommend the Woodley Park/Zoo Metro stop, as it is down hill all the way. Head left on Connecticut Ave. upon exiting the Zoo, the stop is about three blocks down on the right (west) side of Connecticut Avenue.
  • Enter the Zoo grounds using the main pedestrian entrance, between the large lion sculptures. Proceed straight down the main walkway. The Visitor's Center is the first big building on your left. Auditorium is to the right.

Parking:

  • There is visitor parking at the Zoo in parking Lot A; enter from Connecticutt Avenue. Lot A is the first lot on your left.
  • Cross the street and proceed up the path to the right. The path curves around to the left, where you may enter the building from the side--the normal wheelchair accessible entrance.

The Zoo Web site is http://nationalzoo.si.edu/ where you will find more visitor information including parking rates.

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