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Admission to the National Zoo is FREE 🐼 Entry Passes Required*

PASS TYPES

FREE ENTRY PASSES

  • Select this option for reserving your party’s free Entry Pass(es) to the Zoo.
  • Entry Passes are required for every person who enters the Zoo, including infants.   
  • Parties of 16 or more will need to select the ‘Group Entry’ option. 

Reserve Entry Pass 

PARKING PASSES

  • Select this option if you want to purchase a Parking Pass.  
  • Parking Passes cost $30.
  • After selecting your Parking Pass, you’ll be prompted to reserve free entry pass(es) for you and your group. 

Purchase Parking Pass 

GROUP ENTRY BUS PARKING

  • Select this option if you’re traveling to the Zoo in a party of 16 or more, either by bus or on foot.
  • You’ll be prompted to select your transportation option (bus or walk-in) and/or entry passes for each member of your group.

Book Group Order 

Reminders and Rules for Visitation 

  • Every visitor needs an entry pass to come into the Zoo. 

  • To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all, visitors must follow the Park Rules. Visitors who ignore the rules, staff instructions and/or signage may be removed or banned from the Zoo.  

Security and Bag Check Notice

When you visit any of the Smithsonian's museums and Zoo, you will discover that we have security measures to ensure your safety and the safety of the animals and objects. During peak visitation days at the Zoo, you may be greeted upon entry by one of the security personnel who will conduct a thorough but speedy hand-check of all bags, strollers, briefcases, purses and containers. You may also be hand-screened with an electronic wand. Because of the security measures, the lines for entry to the Zoo may be longer than usual during peak seasons and holidays. We ask for your patience, cooperation and assistance in keeping everyone safe.

Members Get More!

  • Walk-in entry with member card, no Entry Passes needed*
  • Free Parking Passes (Premier level and above)
  • 15% discount on in-park food, retail purchases, rentals, and more

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Terms & Conditions: The terms and conditions ("Terms of Sale") apply to all purchases and reservations of daily Entry Passes, Memberships, Parking Passes, and Special Event Tickets (“tickets”) from the Smithsonian's National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute secure checkout site. This website is for visitors’ personal use only, and all orders are valid only for the stated visitor(s), guest(s), date, and time. Tickets may not be sold or transferred. Tickets reserved through an unauthorized sales channel may be voided or you may be refused admission. Valid identification or proof of membership may be required to enter the Zoo and/or event venue. Parking Passes, Tickets and/or Memberships purchased are nonrefundable. Exchanges are subject to availability. By placing an order, you agree to the Terms of Sale.