Smithsonian's National Zoo: Dino Summer
Smithsonian's National Zoo: Dino Summer is a dino parks & attractions in Washington, D.C., United States, best suited for all ages. It is free to visit. Each summer the zoo lines its paths with life-size animatronic dinosaurs, including a 39-foot T.
Each summer the zoo lines its paths with life-size animatronic dinosaurs, including a 39-foot T. rex, as part of a free self-guided trail that pairs naturally with a day of seeing the pandas and elephants. A ticketed puppet show, Erth's Dinosaur Zoo Live, runs several times a day during the same stretch for families who want more.
- Address: 3001 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008
- Hours: Grounds daily 8am-6pm; Dino Summer programming runs seasonally, typically June-August
- Official website
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- Where is Smithsonian's National Zoo: Dino Summer?
- Smithsonian's National Zoo: Dino Summer is located at 3001 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008, in Washington, D.C., United States. Directions to Google Maps, Waze, and Apple Maps are on this page.
- How much does Smithsonian's National Zoo: Dino Summer cost?
- Smithsonian's National Zoo: Dino Summer is free to visit.
- Is Smithsonian's National Zoo: Dino Summer good for kids?
- Smithsonian's National Zoo: Dino Summer is best for all ages. Each summer the zoo lines its paths with life-size animatronic dinosaurs, including a 39-foot T.
- What other dinosaur activities are near Smithsonian's National Zoo: Dino Summer?
- Within 100 km you'll find 2 more dinosaur spots: Dinosaur Park, Smithsonian Deep Time Fossil Hall. The map on this page shows them all.
Last verified August 2026 from official venue sources.