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Holiday-Themed Theater Performances & Shows in Washington, DC, 2024
A Christmas Carol – Nov. 21 – Dec. 31 Acclaimed actor Craig Wallace assumes the role of Ebenezer Scrooge in a lavish Victorian-style musical production of Charles Dickens’ timeless classic, the staging of which is a time-honored holiday tradition in the nation’s capital. Scrooge’s riveting journey alongside the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future is a joy even if you’ve experienced it a hundred times before – especially in one of the world’s most historic theaters. Tickets Ford’s Theatre, 511 10th Street NW, Washington, DC 20004 Elf™ in Concert: Film with Live Orchestra – Nov. 29 – Dec. 1 Even if you watched a hundred times over, there's a new way to enjoy the beloved Christmas classic Elf this holiday season. At the Kennedy Center, you can see the film's timeless score come to life with live performance by the National Symphony Orchestra. Tickets 2700 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20566 The Washington Ballet presents The Nutcracker – Nov. 30 – Dec. 29 DC's favorite ballet company pulls out all the stops for this classic Christmas tale that features a special DC twist. The Russian ballet goes local thanks to a Nutcracker Prince in the likeness of George Washington and cherry blossom set designs. Set in historical 1882 Georgetown, you will be dazzled by an impressive roster of dancers and the beautiful Tchaikovsky score. This year marks the 20th anniversary of this quintessential program that is a highlight of every holiday season in the District. Tickets Warner Theatre, 513 13th Street NW, Washington, DC 20004 Mariah Carey's Christmas Time – Dec. 1 If you love to belt out "All I Want for Christmas is You," don't miss the chance to do so with the queen of Christmas herself and thousands of other fans at Capital One Arena. Crowned the best-selling female artist of all time with over 200 million records sold, Mariah Carey will visit 20 cities across the country. 7:30 p.m. | Tickets 601 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20004 A Swingin' Little Christmas! Starring Jane Lynch and Kate Flannery – Dec. 4 Billed as "one part cabaret, one part comedy, and a dash of Christmas kitsch," A Swingin’ Little Christmas capitalizes on the holiday nostalgia of holiday specials. This raucous show features Emmy and Golden Globe winner Jane Lynch (Glee, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel), Kate Flannery (The Office) and Tim Davis (Glee's vocal arranger) alongside the Tony Guerrero Quintet. Travel back to the 1950s and 60s with joyful tunes and lots of laughs. 8 p.m. | Tickets Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda, MD 20852 NSO at the Anthem: Ugly Sweater Holiday Concert – Dec. 4 For an unmatched night of orchestral holiday tunes and outrageous Christmas attire at one of the coolest music venues in DC, hit up the Anthem. "Sleigh Ride," "Carol of the Bells," the Nutcracker favorites and more await you and your ugliest sweater. 8 p.m. | Tickets 901 Wharf Street SW, Washington, DC, 20024 An Irish Carol – Dec. 4-31 The Irish have something to say about that “Carol” of yours, Mr. Dickens. The Keegan Theatre stages this acclaimed play that subs pub-owning David for Scrooge. He’s distanced himself from his family through his profitable bar, but a visitor from the past, along with present figures and the prospect of a sad future could turn David around. With searing wit, fast-paced dialogue and a classic Irish sensibility, Matthew Keenan’s play is perfect for holiday laughs – and intended for audiences 16 and older. Tickets Keegan Theatre, 1742 Church Street NW, Washington, DC 20036 Blind Boys of Alabama Christmas Show – Dec. 5 See the longest-running group in American music perform at one of the most magical venues in the area: Wolf Trap. Not only have the Blind Boys of Alabama been gracing the world with soulful sounds since the Civil Rights era – they recently won the 2024 Grammy for Best Roots Gospel Album. For one night only, the group will bring their most festive hits to life in an awe-inspiring holiday experience. 8 p.m. | Tickets Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Road, Vienna, VA 22182 Dissonance Dance Theatre: Winter Stories – Dec. 5 As much as we love the Nutcracker, those looking for a more contemporary dance spectacle will fall in love with Dissonance Dance Theatre's Winter Stories. Choreographed to music from Vivaldi to Billie Eilish, storylines are inspired by the "everyday feelings" we experience in the cold and around the holidays. The Ngoma School will perform new works by Principal Choreographer Shawn Short. 5 p.m. | Tickets Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H Street NE, Washington, DC 20002 NPR’s A Jazz Piano Christmas – Dec. 7 Every year, National Public Radio (NPR) and the Kennedy Center join forces to bring outstanding jazz pianists together to perform their favorite Christmas classics for one night only. The holiday tradition has become a favorite in the District, so make sure to purchase your tickets well in advance. This year's concert features Grammy Award-winning pianist Kris Davis, 2023 Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz International Piano Competition winner Jahari Stampley and Cuban sensation Roberto Fonseca. Tickets The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, 2700 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20566 Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, DC Holiday Show – Dec. 7, 14 & 15 Tap-dancing elves, a moving Christmas tree, snow and unforgettable choral renditions of holiday classics will all be part of the Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, DC's annual holiday show. The festive program will include songs like “Sleigh Ride,” “Underneath the Tree” and “The 12 Rockin' Days of Christmas.” Expect performances from the full Chorus, soloists, all GMCW ensembles and the GenOUT Youth Chorus. Tickets Lincoln Theatre, 1215 U Street NW, Washington, DC 20009 KEM: Home for the Holidays – Dec. 11-12 The platinum-selling R&B singer-songwriter joins the National Symphony Orchestra for an evening jam-packed with jazz and holiday hits. The setlist will include numbers from his album, "What Christmas Means," plus other seasonal favorites and can't-miss KEM vocal masterpieces. 8 p.m. | Tickets The Kennedy Center for Performing Arts, 2700 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20566 Step Afrika!’s Magical Musical Holiday Step Show – Dec. 13-22 DC’s Step Afrika!, the first professional company dedicated to the tradition of stepping, puts on a holiday extravaganza at the illustrious Arena Stage this December. The family-friendly show will combine clapping, stomping and stepping for a dazzling array of percussive dance. Furry friends from the animal kingdom and a dance party hosted by DJ Nutcracker are also on the docket. Tickets Arena Stage, 1101 6th Street SW, Washington, DC 20024 Atlas Presents Navidad Flamenca 2024 – Dec. 14 Drawing from the vibrant, festive traditions of Spain and Puerto Rico, join Atlas Theatre Co. for a night of music, song (villancicos) and flamenco dancing. Members of the Furia Flamenca Dance Company will swirl across the stage to flamenco guitar (Maestro Torcuato Zamora, Juan L. Romero and Guillermo Juan Christie) and suave vocals (Margarita Osorio and Jorge Porta). Tickets Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H Street NE, Washington, DC 20002 The Washington Chorus presents A Candlelight Christmas – Dec. 14, 15, 21 & 22 With more than 130 voices working in tandem with brass, organ and percussion to create wonderful renditions of Christmas classics, the Washington Chorus is a wonder to behold. This 75-minute holiday music experience will offer thrilling special guests and a traditional candlelight processional that is an annual highlight. Tickets The Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda, MD 20852 The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, 2700 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20566 National Symphony Orchestra: Handel’s Messiah – Dec. 19-22 This holiday epic, which explores the story of Jesus Christ as the Messiah, is performed at the Kennedy Center each year. The National Symphony Orchestra will be joined by standout singers and will be conducted by Baroque authority Masaaki Suzuki at the beautifully decorated Concert Hall to tell Handel’s riveting tale through song. Tickets The Kennedy Center, 2700 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20566 Christmas Day Organ Recital – Dec. 25 Enliven your Christmas afternoon with a trip to the National Cathedral as house organists Thomas Sheehan and Rebecca Ehren perform a program of festive music. The free performance does not require tickets to attend. A livestream will also be available. Free Admission Washington National Cathedral, 3101 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20016
Molly Smith on Arena Stage, How to Get Last-Minute Tickets & the Southwest Neighborhood
Arena Stage, the stunning theater-in-the-round complex in the Southwest & The Wharf neighborhood, is an ideal venue to see compelling theater. Visitors can purchase tickets to see great American theater even on the day they visit. Molly Smith, who leads the Tony Award-winning theater complex, spills the scoop on how to score a seat at The Mead Center at Arena Stage and discusses what sets Arena Stage apart from other DC-area venues. To ensure you get the best seats, order tickets in advance, of course. What role does Arena Stage play in the Southwest & The Wharf development? MS: The biggest role is that without Arena Stage staying here and building this beautiful center for American theater, I don’t know that the development would have happened in the same way. When we made the decision to stay in Southwest Washington and rebuild, we knew we wanted to create a dynamic center here. After that, all the development in Southwest DC really began to move. So I would say, Arena has been the spearhead to make it happen. Every area needs a signature building and we provided it. We have a great relationship with Monty Hoffman, who is one of the developers of The Wharf. Arena supported this development in the community and with the city. It’s not unusual for arts organizations to be the catalyst for major improvements in different communities. Theaters spell audience, when there’s an audience, developers start to look and listen. When radical changes occur, like the change we made with this beautiful new center, more development and people follow. How has the renovation and expansion changed or impacted the programs you offer? MS: How fantastic when one has a new building and center that audience, staff and board love. It’s very rare. We spent 12 years developing the architecture, not just with an architect, but also with the staff of Arena Stage. The adjacencies in the theater focused on efficiency and beauty. That was a question I asked all the time, “How can we ensure that the form and content and the artwork that we are putting into this building work as well as the artistry does on stage? So it was always about beauty and practicality; let’s have both. We were able to succeed. It means that in a beautiful building that works well for everybody, audiences are happier, artists are happier, staff and board are happier. We now have a three-theater center. The newest theater is the Arlene and Robert Kogod Cradle for new plays, readings, and educational programs. We have a café for audiences. The shared community lobby was a real dream of mine, because I wanted all three audiences to meet and greet. Because theater is about being seen as well as seeing what’s on stage. Bing Thom, who’s a genius as an architect, was really able to sculpt the space in such a way that audiences can see each other on many, many levels. It’s just a very lively, fun space. Is it possible to get tickets on short notice to a show at Arena Stage? MS: On most shows it is. Here’s the beauty of it. Even for hot selling shows, we usually sell standing room tickets, which means people come in, they buy a standing room ticket. Then when there’s an empty seat, they’re able to sit down. Because all theaters have no shows. So I would say come a half-hour or 45 minutes before the show, get a standing room ticket, wander around the spaces, then see the show. Having seen a show there recently, we can attest to the feeling of community that you get when you attend a show at Arena Stage. It’s really a high-energy place. MS: We are focused on American artists and American ideas, and we are the largest theater in the country focusing that way in the country. I wanted the building to be bold, so that artists need to really hit the roof. As you know, our roofline is quite high! When they come up to the building for the first time, it’s “Oh, wow! I have to ensure that my work on stage is strong enough to meet the building.” It causes everybody to have to grow and stretch whether they’re artists, staff or board members. You’re absolutely right, the whole building has a huge energy and electricity about it. It makes a very lovely place for gatherings and other events too. MS: We have five to 10 events a week here, whether it’s for a wedding, private dinner, cocktail dinner, bat mitzvah; this space, every nook and cranny has been used. The sculptural nature of the space means it’s great for photography, as well as a great space for people mingling. People feel good in the space, and I think part of it is, it’s a stunning building. There are only four different materials—wood, cement steel and glass. That’s it. The wood makes it very warm, it’s very human material. Steel makes it strong, and the glass makes it sexy. They are a great combination with the cement—we used raw cement, polished cement, which almost looks like a mosaic. We wanted this to be a community space. We’re an anchor in Southwest Washington, with the Maine Avenue Fish Market, and now, The Wharf. Arena is what is distinctive about this community, and we want to welcome different communities from all over. Why, during the renovation, did you maintain the Fichandler Stage in the Round. What does this configuration do to the shows in that space? MS: First of all, it’s called Arena Stage. The Fichandler Stage is the most muscular theater-in-the-round-space in the country. The Fichandler is about big ideas, about reinventing the classic musical... Because the audience ends up part of the action. There is a conversation that happens in the Fichandler, as with any theater in the round, that extends the performance off the stage itself to a conversation with the community. And there’s nothing that represents Washington, DC more than big juicy conversations. Along with The Wharf and the Maine Avenue Fish Market, does Arena Stage partner with any other Washington, DC organizations? MS: We have a big partnership with Martha’s Table... We’ve hosted six job fairs. Sometimes we’ll have 500 to 1,000 people come to job fairs. We feel it’s important to help people find work. We have a relationship with the different theaters in town, there are seven artistic directors who created the Women’s Voices Theater Festival, because 78% of American plays are written by men. We really wanted to take a stand to say let’s make sure we are producing more plays by women. The Festival expanded to include over 50 theaters producing premieres of plays written by women last fall. Any parting comments? MS: Visitors who come for the cherry blossoms, come for all the museums, for the great restaurants, should also go see great theater while they’re in Washington, DC. Come see us at Arena Stage. Check out The Season at Arena Stage for more information on the current schedule, and find out more about Arena’s ticket savings programs. If you want to dive deeper into DC's theatre scene, check out the full rundown of local theaters and upcoming shows.
Must-See Museum Exhibits, Events & More Ending Soon in Washington, DC
Many events, plays and museum exhibits that have elevated Washington, DC’s arts and culture scene are ending soon. Fortunately, we’ve compiled our favorites here so that you have an exciting checklist of things to do in the nation's capital. Don't forget to check out the latest updates, cancellations, postponed events and other closures before planning your upcoming weekends. Direct Current – March 8-21 A two-week festival of contemporary American art, music, film, dance and activism converges at the Kennedy Center with fascinating presentations that will be new to Washington audiences. The programming, which focuses on female creatives this year, will tap creative luminaries such as Ava DuVernay, Camila Meza and Patti Smith. Expect film screenings, new theater productions and live music. Learn more The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, 2700 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20566 • • • Wikipedia Edit-a-thon: Women Artists of Latin America – March 14 For its seventh annual Art+Feminism edit-a-thon and to commemorate the women’s suffrage centennial, the National Museum of Women in the Arts invites you to improve and create Wikipedia entries for Latin American women artists. All are welcome – just bring a laptop and your desire to combat gender bias. Last year, this initiative impacted or built 21,000 Wikipedia pages in total. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Admission National Museum of Women in the Arts, 1250 New York Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20005 • • • Women's History Celebration at the DAR Museum – March 14 Celebrate Women's History Month at the DAR Museum! Join us to recognize powerful American women who left their mark on history. Come learn about your favorite heroines and discover new faces as well. Family-friendly activities, crafts, games, and more with FREE admission! 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Free admission DAR Museum, 1776 D Street NW, Washington, DC 200067 • • • ‘Genderosity' – March 14-15 Celebrate the spectrum of gender identity with this new spectacle from the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, DC. Genderosity will go all-out with costumes, dancers and uplifting songs, including “Born This Way,” “Dancing Queen,” and “My Strongest Suit”. With a glam-rock vibe and the self-expression turned all the way up, you’ll see LGBTQ+ performers strut their stuff in one of the liveliest shows of the season. Tickets Lincoln Theatre, 1215 U Street NW, Washington, DC 20009 • • • 'Modest Proposal with Mod Fun' – March 15 Please join Pearl Street Warehouse as we flashback to an iconic local show, featuring DC’s Modest Proposal and New Jersey’s Mod Fun. Founded in 1983 by singer Neal Augenstein ( You know him now from WTOP Radio ) & guitarist Bill Crandall, Modest Proposal was at the forefront of America’s mod revival. With large, enthusiastic, dancing crowds, wearing stylish clothes reminiscent of scenes from “Quadrophenia,” MP quickly became one of DC’s most popular bands. Now, Modest Proposal is reuniting for its first live show in over 10 years. Tickets Pearl Street Warehouse 33 Pearl Street SW, Washington, DC 20024 • • • ExPats Theatre: ‘Einstein’s Wife’ – March 5-22 You’re familiar with Albert Einstein and his theory of relativity. But did you know that Einstein’s first wife, the physicist and mathematician Mileva Maric, was a substantial contributor to the man’s scientific success? The Atlas Performing Arts Center hosts this ExPats Theatre production that dives deep into Maric and Einstein’s tumultuous relationship that was torn apart by motherhood and a culture not ready to honor the professional accomplishments of women. Tickets Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H Street NE, Washington, DC 20002 • • • Washington National Opera: ‘Samson and Delilah' - March 1-21 A legendary tale of love and deceit comes to the Kennedy Center from March 1-21 thanks to the Washington National Opera. Samson possesses superhuman strength and aims to free enslaved Hebrews from the Philistines. However, the irresistible Delilah is the Philistines’ most powerful weapon, and her seductive powers threaten to reveal the source of Samson’s power. Filled with unforgettable songs, costumes, set designs and glorious vocal performances, this production will be a highlight of the season. Tickets The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, 2700 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20566 • • •
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As you return to traveling this year, Washington, DC should be at the very top of your list. The nation’s capital offers more than 100 free things to do, but it should come as no surprise that museums are some of the most popular attractions. We’ve gone into deep detail on four of the city’s most popular museums (including one dedicated to living animals), none of which charge admission. Find the latest updates on visiting museums, including Smithsonian's plans to have all of its museums open by the end of August 2021, mask mandates for all indoor museums and the latest ticketing requirements. Book your next vacation to the nation’s capital and visit these only-in-the-District museums, free of charge. In the heart of the nation’s capital lives a portal to wildlife from around the world. Smithsonian’s National Zoo offers a firsthand, family-friendly experience through a 163-acre urban park in the Woodley Park neighborhood teeming with roughly 2,700 animals that represent more than 390 species. The zoo is also connected to the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (a non-public facility located in Front Royal, Va.), a global effort to conserve species and train future conservationists. This focus on preserving endangered animals extends to the zoo, as one-fifth of its exhibited species fall into this category. In the heart of the nation’s capital lives a portal to wildlife from around the world. Smithsonian’s National Zoo offers a firsthand, family-friendly experience through a 163-acre urban park in the Woodley Park neighborhood teeming with roughly 2,700 animals that represent more than 390 species. The zoo is also connected to the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (a non-public facility located in Front Royal, Va.), a global effort to conserve species and train future conservationists. This focus on preserving endangered animals extends to the zoo, as one-fifth of its exhibited species fall into this category. In the heart of the nation’s capital lives a portal to wildlife from around the world. Smithsonian’s National Zoo offers a firsthand, family-friendly experience through a 163-acre urban park in the Woodley Park neighborhood teeming with roughly 2,700 animals that represent more than 390 species. The zoo is also connected to the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (a non-public facility located in Front Royal, Va.), a global effort to conserve species and train future conservationists. This focus on preserving endangered animals extends to the zoo, as one-fifth of its exhibited species fall into this category. In the heart of the nation’s capital lives a portal to wildlife from around the world. Smithsonian’s National Zoo offers a firsthand, family-friendly experience through a 163-acre urban park in the Woodley Park neighborhood teeming with roughly 2,700 animals that represent more than 390 species. The zoo is also connected to the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (a non-public facility located in Front Royal, Va.), a global effort to conserve species and train future conservationists. This focus on preserving endangered animals extends to the zoo, as one-fifth of its exhibited species fall into this category. In the heart of the nation’s capital lives a portal to wildlife from around the world. Smithsonian’s National Zoo offers a firsthand, family-friendly experience through a 163-acre urban park in the Woodley Park neighborhood teeming with roughly 2,700 animals that represent more than 390 species. The zoo is also connected to the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (a non-public facility located in Front Royal, Va.), a global effort to conserve species and train future conservationists. This focus on preserving endangered animals extends to the zoo, as one-fifth of its exhibited species fall into this category. In the heart of the nation’s capital lives a portal to wildlife from around the world. Smithsonian’s National Zoo offers a firsthand, family-friendly experience through a 163-acre urban park in the Woodley Park neighborhood teeming with roughly 2,700 animals that represent more than 390 species. The zoo is also connected to the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (a non-public facility located in Front Royal, Va.), a global effort to conserve species and train future conservationists. This focus on preserving endangered animals extends to the zoo, as one-fifth of its exhibited species fall into this category. In the heart of the nation’s capital lives a portal to wildlife from around the world. Smithsonian’s National Zoo offers a firsthand, family-friendly experience through a 163-acre urban park in the Woodley Park neighborhood teeming with roughly 2,700 animals that represent more than 390 species. The zoo is also connected to the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (a non-public facility located in Front Royal, Va.), a global effort to conserve species and train future conservationists. This focus on preserving endangered animals extends to the zoo, as one-fifth of its exhibited species fall into this category. In the heart of the nation’s capital lives a portal to wildlife from around the world. Smithsonian’s National Zoo offers a firsthand, family-friendly experience through a 163-acre urban park in the Woodley Park neighborhood teeming with roughly 2,700 animals that represent more than 390 species. The zoo is also connected to the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (a non-public facility located in Front Royal, Va.), a global effort to conserve species and train future conservationists. This focus on preserving endangered animals extends to the zoo, as one-fifth of its exhibited species fall into this category. In the heart of the nation’s capital lives a portal to wildlife from around the world. Smithsonian’s National Zoo offers a firsthand, family-friendly experience through a 163-acre urban park in the Woodley Park neighborhood teeming with roughly 2,700 animals that represent more than 390 species. The zoo is also connected to the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (a non-public facility located in Front Royal, Va.), a global effort to conserve species and train future conservationists. This focus on preserving endangered animals extends to the zoo, as one-fifth of its exhibited species fall into this category. In the heart of the nation’s capital lives a portal to wildlife from around the world. Smithsonian’s National Zoo offers a firsthand, family-friendly experience through a 163-acre urban park in the Woodley Park neighborhood teeming with roughly 2,700 animals that represent more than 390 species. The zoo is also connected to the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (a non-public facility located in Front Royal, Va.), a global effort to conserve species and train future conservationists. This focus on preserving endangered animals extends to the zoo, as one-fifth of its exhibited species fall into this category. In the heart of the nation’s capital lives a portal to wildlife from around the world. Smithsonian’s National Zoo offers a firsthand, family-friendly experience through a 163-acre urban park in the Woodley Park neighborhood teeming with roughly 2,700 animals that represent more than 390 species. The zoo is also connected to the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (a non-public facility located in Front Royal, Va.), a global effort to conserve species and train future conservationists. This focus on preserving endangered animals extends to the zoo, as one-fifth of its exhibited species fall into this category. In the heart of the nation’s capital lives a portal to wildlife from around the world. Smithsonian’s National Zoo offers a firsthand, family-friendly experience through a 163-acre urban park in the Woodley Park neighborhood teeming with roughly 2,700 animals that represent more than 390 species. The zoo is also connected to the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (a non-public facility located in Front Royal, Va.), a global effort to conserve species and train future conservationists. This focus on preserving endangered animals extends to the zoo, as one-fifth of its exhibited species fall into this category. In the heart of the nation’s capital lives a portal to wildlife from around the world. Smithsonian’s National Zoo offers a firsthand, family-friendly experience through a 163-acre urban park in the Woodley Park neighborhood teeming with roughly 2,700 animals that represent more than 390 species. The zoo is also connected to the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (a non-public facility located in Front Royal, Va.), a global effort to conserve species and train future conservationists. This focus on preserving endangered animals extends to the zoo, as one-fifth of its exhibited species fall into this category. In the heart of the nation’s capital lives a portal to wildlife from around the world. Smithsonian’s National Zoo offers a firsthand, family-friendly experience through a 163-acre urban park in the Woodley Park neighborhood teeming with roughly 2,700 animals that represent more than 390 species. The zoo is also connected to the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (a non-public facility located in Front Royal, Va.), a global effort to conserve species and train future conservationists. This focus on preserving endangered animals extends to the zoo, as one-fifth of its exhibited species fall into this category. In the heart of the nation’s capital lives a portal to wildlife from around the world. Smithsonian’s National Zoo offers a firsthand, family-friendly experience through a 163-acre urban park in the Woodley Park neighborhood teeming with roughly 2,700 animals that represent more than 390 species. The zoo is also connected to the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (a non-public facility located in Front Royal, Va.), a global effort to conserve species and train future conservationists. This focus on preserving endangered animals extends to the zoo, as one-fifth of its exhibited species fall into this category. In the heart of the nation’s capital lives a portal to wildlife from around the world. Smithsonian’s National Zoo offers a firsthand, family-friendly experience through a 163-acre urban park in the Woodley Park neighborhood teeming with roughly 2,700 animals that represent more than 390 species. The zoo is also connected to the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (a non-public facility located in Front Royal, Va.), a global effort to conserve species and train future conservationists. This focus on preserving endangered animals extends to the zoo, as one-fifth of its exhibited species fall into this category. In the heart of the nation’s capital lives a portal to wildlife from around the world. Smithsonian’s National Zoo offers a firsthand, family-friendly experience through a 163-acre urban park in the Woodley Park neighborhood teeming with roughly 2,700 animals that represent more than 390 species. The zoo is also connected to the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (a non-public facility located in Front Royal, Va.), a global effort to conserve species and train future conservationists. This focus on preserving endangered animals extends to the zoo, as one-fifth of its exhibited species fall into this category. In the heart of the nation’s capital lives a portal to wildlife from around the world. Smithsonian’s National Zoo offers a firsthand, family-friendly experience through a 163-acre urban park in the Woodley Park neighborhood teeming with roughly 2,700 animals that represent more than 390 species. The zoo is also connected to the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (a non-public facility located in Front Royal, Va.), a global effort to conserve species and train future conservationists. This focus on preserving endangered animals extends to the zoo, as one-fifth of its exhibited species fall into this category. In the heart of the nation’s capital lives a portal to wildlife from around the world. Smithsonian’s National Zoo offers a firsthand, family-friendly experience through a 163-acre urban park in the Woodley Park neighborhood teeming with roughly 2,700 animals that represent more than 390 species. The zoo is also connected to the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (a non-public facility located in Front Royal, Va.), a global effort to conserve species and train future conservationists. This focus on preserving endangered animals extends to the zoo, as one-fifth of its exhibited species fall into this category. In the heart of the nation’s capital lives a portal to wildlife from around the world. Smithsonian’s National Zoo offers a firsthand, family-friendly experience through a 163-acre urban park in the Woodley Park neighborhood teeming with roughly 2,700 animals that represent more than 390 species. The zoo is also connected to the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (a non-public facility located in Front Royal, Va.), a global effort to conserve species and train future conservationists. This focus on preserving endangered animals extends to the zoo, as one-fifth of its exhibited species fall into this category. In the heart of the nation’s capital lives a portal to wildlife from around the world. Smithsonian’s National Zoo offers a firsthand, family-friendly experience through a 163-acre urban park in the Woodley Park neighborhood teeming with roughly 2,700 animals that represent more than 390 species. The zoo is also connected to the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (a non-public facility located in Front Royal, Va.), a global effort to conserve species and train future conservationists. This focus on preserving endangered animals extends to the zoo, as one-fifth of its exhibited species fall into this category. In the heart of the nation’s capital lives a portal to wildlife from around the world. Smithsonian’s National Zoo offers a firsthand, family-friendly experience through a 163-acre urban park in the Woodley Park neighborhood teeming with roughly 2,700 animals that represent more than 390 species. The zoo is also connected to the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (a non-public facility located in Front Royal, Va.), a global effort to conserve species and train future conservationists. This focus on preserving endangered animals extends to the zoo, as one-fifth of its exhibited species fall into this category. In the heart of the nation’s capital lives a portal to wildlife from around the world. Smithsonian’s National Zoo offers a firsthand, family-friendly experience through a 163-acre urban park in the Woodley Park neighborhood teeming with roughly 2,700 animals that represent more than 390 species. The zoo is also connected to the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (a non-public facility located in Front Royal, Va.), a global effort to conserve species and train future conservationists. This focus on preserving endangered animals extends to the zoo, as one-fifth of its exhibited species fall into this category.