Has anybody been to the Washington DC Zoo? Is it worth a 2hr drive from Pennsylvania?

Answer 1

There is a whole lot of construction going on right now at the National Zoo and a lot of the animals have been loaned out to other zoos. The new zoo director says in another 2 years that the National Zoo will be the top zoo in the nation.

The pandas are cute but a 2 hour drive to see them? Personally, I do not think so. The zoo is free. Parking costs about $12 for all day.

If you were going to include the Natiional Zoo with other activities such as the Air & Space Museum near Dulles Airport (it is fantastic), and a couple of museums downtown DC, and plan to spend at least 5 days doing all of this, include the Zoo in your plans by all means. For a stand-alone reason for coming to DC, the Zoo is not worth it at this time.

Answer 2

Yes, the 3 pandas, including the baby one, are the main attraction. There's no zoo within driving distance that has pandas!

And the zoo is free. Most of the other zoos cost around $10 for admission.

Answer 3

Definitely yes! Viewing the pandas is worth the cost of gas alone. We've even made the trip from Toledo, Oh (10 hours)

Answer 4

No. I'm from DC and go to the Philly zoo. Peace,Y.

Answer 5

The zoo rocks...then again, everytime I've gone, it starts raining...even if it's supposed to be a clear and sunny or cloudy day with no rain.

Answer 6

yes...it's a fantastic zoo, and it's free
If you're bringing the family, the cost savings alone make up for the time and gas.

Answer 7

It will only be worth it, if you visit other places while you are in DC.

Answer 8

no