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Best Zoos, Aquariums & Animal Encounters

Discover the best zoos, aquariums & animal encounters for kids in Essex.

Sea Lion Pool

Sea Lion Pool

Visit this great place for kids and families!

95 Olmsted Walk, Washington, DC 20008

Plumpton Park Zoo

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

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

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

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

Penguin Coast

Visit this great place for kids and families!

Druid Hill Park, Baltimore, MD 21211, United States

The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore

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

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

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

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

Sloth Bear Exhibit

Visit this great place for kids and families!

3001 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008

Bird House

Bird House

Visit this great place for kids and families!

3001 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008

River Otter Exhibit

River Otter Exhibit

Visit this great place for kids and families!

3001 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008

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