Best Zoos, Aquariums & Animal Encounters
Discover the best zoos, aquariums & animal encounters for kids in Essex.
Sea Lion Pool
Visit this great place for kids and families!
95 Olmsted Walk, Washington, DC 20008
Plumpton Park Zoo
Local & exotic wildlife exhibits. Small, local zoo highlighting exotic, farm & area woodland animals, plus birds & reptiles, too.
Plumpton Park Zoo, 1416 Telegraph Rd, Rising Sun, MD 21911
Smithsonian National Zoological Park
Renowned, free zoo with 2,200+ animals. Famous zoo housing more than 2,200 animals from around the world, plus free admission.
3001 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008
Amazonia
Wildlife from in & along the Amazon. Natural-style Amazon rainforest & river habitats, home to turtles, monkeys & large arapaima fish.
3001 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008, United States
Marine Mammal Pavilion
Bottlenose dolphin sanctuary at aquarium. Large aquarium sanctuary & research facility for Atlantic bottlenose dolphin established in 1990.
Beluga Blvd, Baltimore, MD 21202
Penguin Coast
Visit this great place for kids and families!
Druid Hill Park, Baltimore, MD 21211, United States
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
More than 1,500 animals, since 1876. More than 1,500 birds, mammals, amphibians & reptiles at this zoo in Druid Hill Park since 1876.
1 Safari Pl, Baltimore, MD 21217
Small Mammal House
Habitats recreated for little animals. Native landscapes housing mammals like anteaters, tamarins & sand cats, plus up-close encounters.
95 Olmsted Walk, Washington, DC 20008
National Aquarium
Iconic fixture for marine-life exhibits. Iconic landmark offering marine-life exhibits, a dolphin show, shark tank & walk-through rainforest.
501 E Pratt St, Baltimore, MD 21202
Glen Echo Park Aquarium
Aquatic exhibits & interactive displays. Family-friendly attraction about marine life, with a touch tank, sand pit & interactive exhibits.
7300 Macarthur Blvd, Glen Echo, MD 20812
Sloth Bear Exhibit
Visit this great place for kids and families!
3001 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008
Bird House
Visit this great place for kids and families!
3001 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008
River Otter Exhibit
Visit this great place for kids and families!
3001 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008
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