Smithsonian???s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute

"Always a hit with kids, the National Zoo was founded in 1889 and absorbed into the Smithsonian Institution one year later."

"The zoo's biggest draws are two giant pandas, Mei Xiang and Tian Tian." Full review

"A 163-acre reserve carved out of Rock Creek Park, the Smithsonian's zoological arm is a long-standing family favorite." Full review

"The panda habitat is part of the Asia Trail, which links the habitats of sloth bears, fishing cats, red pandas, clouded leopards, Asian small-clawed otters and a Japanese giant salamander." Full review

"Two words: baby panda."

"Carved out of wooded hills in Rock Creek Park, The National Zoo houses 1,800 animals, representing 300 species, in innovative compounds showing animals in their native settings." Full review

"This "biopark" exhibits more than 2,000 wild animals and serves as a research institution devoted to the study, preservation and breeding of threatened species." Full review

"Founded in 1889, a 163-acre zoo with more than 2,000 animals like giant pandas Tian Tian and Mei Xiang plus female cub Bao Bao and newest sibling." Full review

"The zoo's Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute plays a huge role in the Smithsonian's efforts to inspire and train future conservationists as well as save wildlife species from extinction."

"Zoo occupies 163 lushly landscaped and wooded acres and is one of the country’s most delightful zoos...the park is home to about 390 species—some 2,700 animals, many of them rare and/or endangered" Full review