# Smithsonian National Zoological Park in Washington, D.C., District of Columbia

        A world-renowned conservation center and zoo located within Rock Creek Park, featuring over 2,100 animals from nearly 400 species in a landscape designed by Frederick Law Olmsted.

        ## Facts

        - Category: Landmarks
        - Best for: families, photography, nature, kids, solo_travel, deep_dive
        - Address: 3001 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC
        - Canonical URL: https://gydeinfo.com/washington-dc/places/smithsonian-national-zoo-entrance/

        ## Sources

        - Claim source: [Guide to Visiting Smithsonian's National Zoo in DC - Washington DC](https://washington.org/DC-guide-to/national-zoo); source_type=official; allowed_use=canonical_data
- Claim source: [National Zoo | Smithsonian Institution](https://www.si.edu/museums/national-zoo); source_type=official; allowed_use=canonical_data
- Claim source: [Smithsonian National Zoological Park - Recreation.gov](https://www.recreation.gov/camping/poi/202367); source_type=official; allowed_use=canonical_data
- Claim source: [Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute](https://nationalzoo.si.edu); source_type=official; allowed_use=canonical_data
- Claim source: [National Zoo - Shop and Save Species - Smithsonian Store](https://www.smithsonianstore.com/smithsonian-national-zoo/); source_type=manual; allowed_use=facts_with_citation
- Claim source: [Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute](https://www.linkedin.com/company/smithsonian-s-national-zoo-and-conservation-biology-institute); source_type=manual; allowed_use=facts_with_citation

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