Explore the Smithsonian National Zoo!

Meetup: For this excursion there will be three meetup options. 

If you would like to join Marlon from Queens Court they will meet at 10am to take the metro from the Rosslyn Station to the Cleveland Park station. 

If you would like to join Joy from the Herndon Innovation Center Metro Station they will meet at 9:30am to take the metro to the Cleveland Park Station. 

If you would like to drive to the National Zoo please arrive at 11am and head to the food court, across from the elephant community center where you will find Trista. 

To prepare: If you're taking the metro, please remember to bring your SmarTrip Card, or your Metro Access Card and a government id. Another option is to bring cash/debit/credit card and purchase a roundtrip pass. Everyone is encouraged to wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a water bottle. 

Entry Passes: If you are planning to attend with us please get your tickets as soon as you can (they are free). You can get them here: zoo passes

Weather Cancellation: In case of unsafe weather conditions, an announcement will be made on WhatsApp at least 2 hours prior to the start of the outdoor event. 

Contact: We will communicate changes of plans and important updates via WhatsApp. If you are not yet in our OSG WhatsApp Events group, you can join via the link that will be sent to your email with your registration confirmation.

Accommodations: At OSG, our staff are not direct service providers, so we ask that each participant attending an event brings any personal support they may need for their well-being and engagement. This may include, but is not limited to, caregivers, communication partners, or mobility aids. That said, with prior notice, we can arrange group-wide accommodations during event planning. These might include ensuring wheelchair-accessible routes or selecting allergen-safe menus. Additional accommodations are available upon request, though they may not be listed here. To discuss your specific needs and help us make our events more inclusive, please contact us at j[email protected] with the subject line "Accommodation Request."

*Note: Sign-up is mandatory. Be sure to RSVP so we know to expect you.