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Smithsonian's National Zoo
Smithsonian's National Zoo
3001 Connecticut Avenue NW
Washington, D.C. 20008
USA
The National Zoological Park is a part of the Smithsonian Institution, the worlds largest museum and research complex. The Smithsonian includes 18 museums and galleries, as well as the National Zoo. The words "National Zoo" represent a large, complex, and diverse organization with a multifaceted mission: demonstrate leadership in animal care, science, education, and sustainability. The National Zoo is far more than a place where people can see wild animals. We are a 163-acre zoological park set amid Rock Creek Park in the heart of Washington, D.C. Open to the public 364 days a year, we are home to 2,000 individual animals of nearly 400 different species. The Zoo is one of Washington's and the Smithsonian's most popular tourist destinations. We welcome up to two million visitorsfrom the local community, the country, and the rest of the worldevery year, free of charge.
Our best known residents are our giant pandas, Tian Tian, Mei Xiang, and their cub, Tai Shan.
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Smithsonians National Zoo Special Events & Activities January 2
Tai Shan’s Farewell Celebration
Saturday, Jan. 30, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Join us at the Fujifilm Giant Panda Habitat to celebrate Tai Shan and the Zoo’s ongoing commitment to giant panda conservation. It’s your chance to say goodbye to Tai Shan and learn how the Zoo worked to conceive, raise, and care for him.
Zoo veterinarians, nutritionist, and reproductive scientist will discuss and answer questions about the daily care of Tai Shan, Mei Xiang and Tian Tian. The Tai Shan Travel Timeline, sponsored by AAA Mid-Atlantic, will allow visitors to see what route Tai Shan will take while traveling to China. The first 500 people to visit the timeline will receive a Tai Shan postcard. The LAND O’LAKES Butterstick Tribute will showcase photos of Tai Shan since his birth in 2005.
The first 50 kids to visit the FONZ membership table will receive a giant plush panda. All kids will receive crayons from Fujifilm and a special treat from Whole Foods Market. Commemorative merchandise featuring Tai Shan will also be available for sale.
For more information on this free event, visit http://nationalzoo.si.edu/ActivitiesAndEvents/Celebrations/TaiShan/default.cfm or call (202) 633-3040.
Wild Side Stage: A Performance Series for Children
Flock, hop, scamper, and swing on over to the Zoo this winter for Friends of the National Zoo’s new Wild Side Stage performance series for children.
Bring the whole family for entertaining and educational shows by acclaimed, award-winning musicians, dancers, storytellers, and puppeteers from around the country. Join us for special visits to animal houses, where you’ll get a chance to meet and greet animal keepers as well as animals featured in the performances!
Wild Side Stage performances take place in the National Zoo’s Visitor Center Auditorium on select Sundays at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. You can visit the accompanying animal exhibit before or after the performance, as early as 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Tickets are $5 for FONZ members and $7 for nonmembers. Tickets are available at National Zoo stores and through Ticketmaster. For more information, visit http://nationalzoo.si.edu/ActivitiesAndEvents/Celebrations/wildsidestage/default.cfm or call (202) 633-4464.
DinoRock
Sunday, Feb. 7, 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
(Ages 4 and up suggested, but all are welcome.)
Grammy® nominee DinoRock’s fantastic “Dinosaur Babies” interactive musical puppet theater performance hatches up some fun. In addition, let your imagination take flight at the Bird House on an avian adventure that looks at some present-day raptors.
Lucas Miller
Sunday, Feb. 21, 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
(Ages 4 and up suggested, but all are welcome.)
Lucas Miller has been recognized as an “American Masterpiece” by the National Endowment for the Arts. Get ready to do “The Anaconda La Bamba” along with the Singing Zoologist. Also, boogie on down to the Zoo’s no-bone-zone—the Invertebrate Exhibit.
Antonio Rocha
Sunday, Feb. 28, 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
(Ages 4 and up suggested, but all are welcome.)
Small and furry friends will come to life right before your eyes through sound effects, music, and movement. Storyteller Antonio Rocha, winner of the Parents’ Choice Gold Award in 2007, will draw you into his colorful world. After the tale, check out the tails at the Small Mammal House!
Smithsonian’s Discovery Theater
Sunday, March 7, 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
(Ages 4 and up suggested, but all are welcome.)
“What’s for Lunch?” In this interactive play, meet Chef FONZ who will show you how animals eat on Asia Trail. Go see what’s cookin’ for yourself when you visit our giant pandas, red pandas, clouded leopards, and more!
Woo at the Zoo
Friday, Feb. 12, 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Woo at the Zoo, a fun, frisky Valentine-themed event, is a light-hearted exploration into the sexual behaviors of animals. Hosted by the Zoo’s most charismatic animal experts, Woo at the Zoo presents an opportunity to learn about animal mating, dating and reproductive habits in an honest and humorous forum.
The event includes complimentary hors d’oeuvres, a cupcake you can decorate, a long-stemmed rose courtesy of Whole Foods Market, and a cash bar offering a specialty drink—a “My Tai”— in a commemorative glass.
All the fun takes place in the Zoo’s Visitor Center auditorium. Woo at the Zoo is for adults ages 21 and older (a valid ID is required for admission). Choose from two presentation time slots: 6:30–7:30 p.m. or 8:30–9:30 p.m. Each ticket is valid for a time-specified show. Guests are encouraged to come early before the presentation begins, or stay after to enjoy our cash bar and Valentine festivities. Tickets are $7 for FONZ members, $10 for nonmembers and may be purchased at any National Zoo gift shop between 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., on the Zoo’s website at http://nationalzoostore.tamretail.net/Events.aspx, or by calling the Zoo’s ticket line at (202) 633-0151. Parking for the event is free.
Easter Monday: Celebrating the African American Family
Monday, April 5, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Return to the National Zoo for the annual free event “Easter Monday: Celebrating the African American Family” April 5, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Rich in culture and history in the African American community, the Zoo and FONZ will welcome thousands of visitors with a variety of activities, live entertainment, special opportunities to learn more about our animals and a delicious array of foods from various local restaurants.
Admission is free and the event will be held rain or shine.
For more information, visit http://nationalzoo.si.edu/ActivitiesAndEvents/Celebrations/Easter/default.cfm or call (202) 633-3040.
Earth Day Clean-Up
Saturday, April 24, 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
The National Zoo is celebrating Earth Day by hosting a clean-up! Between 8:00 – 11:00 a.m., volunteers will work together to kick start spring cleaning. Not only will Earth Day volunteers get the chance to improve the environment, but also venture to places in the Zoo not often seen by the public eye.
While celebrating Earth Day at the Zoo, remember to bring old electronics, printer cartridges and batteries to the Visitor Center to be recycled.
For more information, visit http://nationalzoo.si.edu/ActivitiesAndEvents/Celebrations/EarthDay/default.cfm
or call (202) 633-4470.
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