When I realized we could visit the National Zoo for free, I reserved tickets as soon as they came available {Tip: there’s a rolling 30-day window, and it’s first come/first serve to reserve online}. While much smaller than what I’m used to {the North Carolina Zoo is actually the largest natural habitat zoo in the world}, I was impressed by how “wild” it felt walking through. To be in the middle of the city, there were enough trees and vegetation to give a sense of removal. There was a bit of an “old-fashioned” feel to the Zoo experience, with the Reptile and Small Mammal Houses, and Amazonia was super cool to walk through. I’m glad we were able to go, and it was so fun to see animals that we don’t have at the NC Zoo.
Smithsonian: National Zoo
An herbivore bear would make a good pet, right?
They were so fluffy, I just wanted to squeeze them.
the first 2 foals in 200 years were born in Kazakhstan this summer.
and were blooming in several different colors.
Alexandria
Our feet were starting to feel the miles of “concrete walking,” so after grabbing lunch in DuPont Circle, we took it easy the rest of the day. We did make it down to the Alexandria Waterfront, and it was so lovely and peaceful.
Day 3 Walking: 6.57 miles
Total/Trip Walking: 21.07 miles
When you visit a new city, do you also try to visit zoos and/or aquariums?
What’s one animal you would love to see in person?
