There is no box office. Except for special fundraising events, all events are free. The Zoo is located in northwest Washington, D.C., at 3001 Connecticut Avenue. Parking Parking is very limited.
Parking fee is calculated by the hour.
The Mane Restaurant and Zoo Bookstore are open all year. Others are open seasonally. Don't miss the Bookstore, one of Washington's best natural history book and gift shops. It's in the Education Building. The nearby communities of Woodley Park and Cleveland Park have numerous restaurants.