Wow. Just wow. I was absolutely blown away by Amazonia. You walk in and see a small little rainforest aquarium and some trees on the right and see spoonbills wandering the hallway which is a joy to see . And then there is the huge aquarium windows on the left as you walk through to the next part of the exhibit. Lots of big fish and interesting species to admire! And THEN, you walk upstairs and see the HUGE INDOOR RAINFOREST and realize that the aqauriums from below are now the small river next to the path as you walk by a waterfall and huge tress and endless foliage and birds soaring overhead and the spoonbills from below are walking around A truly magical place - I spent over 20 minutes just standing there absorbing the incredible spectacle ❤️ ... And that's not even the end of it!! There is also more to see! Laboratories and all kinds of colorful tree frogs being raised
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Price for adult entry
Free

Beautiful, clean setting for a zoo. Love the hilly terrain and the mature, lush canopy! Plenty of viewing spots and well kept enclosures. Dip in and out of the air conditioned exhibits to keep things cool. Slip into one of the mist sprayers and grab a cold beverage. There's a LOT to see, and they start closing 30 minutes earlier than the actual close time, so give yourself plenty of time to look. I'd say no less than 4-5 hours, and that's really moving. Truly, a multiple trip experience.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes

This place is AWESOME!! It wasn't very crowded on a weekday, but it was also Friday so it was a weekend/weekday mix. It is located inside the zoo! Very calm animals, photos are allowed, this place had a VARIETY of animals, including poison dart frogs! You should DEFINITELY visit. It's worth the money! I mean, there's lions, tigers, porcupines, snakes, fish, turtles, OH MY!
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Not sure
Price for adult entry
$16–20

This is a true hidden gem at the National Zoo! Visiting the Amazon is great in the summer heat or winter cold. Great tanks with huge and tiny fish below an open aviary. There is also a room dedicated to the amphibian and strange creatures of the Amazon.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes
Price for adult entry
$21–30

It's the where's Waldo of the rainforest! I love going upstairs and slowly walking around. The giant fish downstairs are mesmerizing but I love seeing all the birds, monkeys, and the SLOTH upstairs. An overly friendly monkey spooked me. I call it a win because I looked up & finally found the sloth! …

One of my favorite exhibits at the zoo! The amazon river fish in the displays when you come in look ancient and alien. The non-aquatic animals aren't behind glass, so you can get up close with the spoonbills and have fun searching the trees over head for where that sound you just heard is coming from.

What a treat!! Lots of cool animals and very kid friendly!! The 11 year old didn't want to leave. Tickets are free but you need to complete an online "pass".
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes
Price for adult entry
Free

Great experience! Really enjoyed the electric eel exhibit. Really informative exhibit about the frogs of Panama and the Chytrid fungus. The largest spider in the world resides in the Amazon.....why no exhibit about the Goliath Bird Eating Tarantula? ‍♂️ …

It was good I'd say I've been to better zoos but seeing the pandas was really neat. The zoo was just really small and in the middle of town
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
Free

I always love this place. It is my favorite exhibit at the zoo! The collection of animals is amazing and all the animals are healthy.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes
Price for adult entry
Free

The Amazonia was pretty good and not too bad. Really hate driving up to DC from where we're at Where's the chixka
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Not sure
Price for adult entry
Free

Make sure you go to the bottom of the hill and see the Amazonia. It's one of the best exhibits on the zoo!
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
Free

Both of My lovely Angels love it. They fully enjoy there. Nice temperatures. Fish in tank is good but the best part is in upstairs. You can see small cute monkey and many birds like you can feel you are in the jungle.

Amazonia provides an interactive learning experience. The atmosphere is that of the Amazon complete with live animals up close and personal. The temperature adds to the ambiance with a perfect balance of humidity.

A bit cold at the National Zoo, but really great place to spend some time.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes
Price for adult entry
Free

The most fun I've had in a while. Definitely a wonderful place for families and out of town guest .
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes
Price for adult entry
Free

Very good (and huge) indoor section of the National Zoo featuring animals from the Amazon and other warmer areas of the world.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait

Perfect for fish and lizard lovers. Tons of fish and amphibians very good and a much more chill and leaning experience
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait

One of the best exhibits at the zoo.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
Free

Great area to visit. The animals are free to fly around. It feels like you are in the Amazon. The plants all look healthy and thriving.