Free or discounted entry for members of AZA Reciprocal Admissions.
Smithsonian National Zoological Park
About this place
A free zoo in Washington, D.C. with animals from around the world, drawing millions of visitors each year. Families can see giant pandas, elephants, lions, and many other species up close, including recent arrivals like an Asian elephant calf. The zoo connects visits to conservation work, with research programs aimed at protecting endangered animals. Live cameras let visitors watch certain animals online, and the site mentions special events like EleFest in August for those interested in returning.
If you are a member here
A membership to Smithsonian National Zoological Park carries reciprocal admission, so the same card is worth free or discounted entry at other places in this program.
- the full AZA Reciprocal Admissions list Accredited zoos and aquariums
Reciprocal programs are built for travel and most exclude places close to the one where you hold your membership, so this is worth the most when you are away from home. How reciprocal memberships work