The Smithsonian is the world’s largest museum complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo. Eleven museums are located along the National Mall in Washington, D.C., six others and the Smithsonian’s ...

Transit is the best way to get to the National Zoo. You can use Metro's Trip Planner or your favorite maps app to plan your route. Several bus lines serve the zoo, or you can take Metrorail’s ...

Members of the National Zoo got to see giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao from Jan. 10 to 19. Beginning Friday, all zoo visitors will be able to see the black-and-white animals in person ...