Attractions
Carousels, playgrounds, virtual reality and more! Don't miss these exciting attractions throughout the Smithsonian's National Zoo.
Carousels, playgrounds, virtual reality and more! Don't miss these exciting attractions throughout the Smithsonian's National Zoo.
On this pollinator-themed playground located next to Kids' Farm, children of all ages can “shrink” to bee-size!
Take a ride on the wild side! Located across from the Zoo’s Lemur Island, the Speedwell Foundation Conservation Carousel features dozens of custom-carved and hand-painted animals.
Come stomp in the shallow waters of American Trail's Tide Pool, weather permitting.
The Great Ape House has received a makeover—with a mural of hand-painted honeybees! The mural is part of Matthew Willey's The Good of the Hive initiative, which raises awareness about the importance of pollinators.
Enter the world of the wild and see elephants, leopards and gorillas in their native habitats from the safety of your VR Transporter.
Thirty years after painting his first mural at the Zoo, marine muralist Wyland returned to paint a new mural raising awareness about a different group of magnificent sea animals: coral.