Scavenger Hunt at National Zoo
Embark on a thrilling zoo scavenger hunt at the National Zoo in Washington! Explore Pride Rock Portal and Bamboo Boulevard while solving riddles and snapping photos. This family-friendly zoo tour offers an educational walkthrough with interactive maps, making it perfect for kids and wildlife enthusiasts alike.
This scavenger hunt will help you explore Washington. This top rated National Zoo Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 1.67 miles and has 8 stops.
4.8 (13 reviews)
Activity Info: Scavenger Hunt at National Zoo
Welcome to Washington, the Nation's Capital! Known for it's stunning cherry blossoms and historic sites like the Lincoln Memorial, this city offers endless exploration. At the National Zoo, discover curious creatures on a playful journey through Mini-Mammal Mania and Ape Escape Arena. Perfect for locals and visitors, this adventure is a unique way to experience The District's vibrant wildlife scene.
You can do our interactive scavenger hunt at any time.
Featured Locations On This Scavenger Hunt
Bamboo Boulevard
Follow Asia Trail's twists to uncover rare wildlife and hidden gems. Engage in photo challenges while enjoying lively animal antics in this iconic part of DC's zoo tour.
Trunk-Tastic Trails
Discover Elephant Trails where massive elephants roam freely. Capture photos and gather trivia as you experience one of DC's wildest attractions on this engaging zoo tour.
Mini-Mammal Mania
Explore the Elephant Exhibit where majestic giants roam. Discover fascinating facts about their conservation efforts and enjoy a fun-filled experience with photo challenges and local trivia.
Ape Escape Arena
Explore near the Great Ape House where orangutans glide on the O-line. This spot offers wild photo challenges and fun facts, making it a highlight of your zoo tour in the Nation's Capital.
Cold-Blooded Carnival
Step into the Reptile House for an encounter with curious creatures. Enjoy a walking tour filled with hidden gems and educational zoo walkthroughs, perfect for all ages.
Honeycomb Hop Zone
Explore Elephant Trails where majestic giants roam. This family-friendly zoo tour offers a unique experience to learn about these gentle giants' conservation efforts. Capture fun photos and enjoy the walking tour.
Ray-N-Shine Rainforest
Visit the Great Ape House for an engaging zoo tour filled with curious creatures. Learn about primate conservation and enjoy interactive map challenges. Perfect for a family-friendly adventure in The District.
Tweet Retreat
The Reptile Discovery Center is a hidden gem where you can encounter fascinating reptiles. Enjoy lots of fun as you explore exhibits and complete trivia challenges on this unique zoo scavenger hunt.
How the National Zoo Scavenger Hunt works
Grab your phone and dive into a world of fun with our app-guided zoo scavenger hunt at the National Zoo. Solve engaging puzzles, complete exciting photo challenges, and explore hidden gems around every corner. Earn points as you compete on the city-wide leaderboard for ultimate bragging rights!
More details
Activity Type: Anytime Scavenger Hunt
Starting Area: Smithsonian Zoo Education and Administration Building, Washington, DC 20008, USA
Travel Method: Walking
Walking Distance: 1.67 Mi (2.69 KM)
Time:1.5 - 2 Hours
Skill Level:Friend & Family Fun
Extra Admissions: Zoo admission not included
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Earn The National Zoo Scavenger Hunt High Score
Crave some competition? On the National Zoo Scavenger Hunt, each team member tackles interactive challenges across spots like Trunk-Tastic Trails and Cold-Blooded Carnival. Solve riddles, answer trivia, and snap photos to climb the leaderboard—earn those bragging rights!
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Reviews for National Zoo Scavenger Hunt: Scavenger Hunt at National Zoo
Washington had so many things to do, but this zoo scavenger hunt stood out as a must-do for tourists wanting to explore hidden gems around iconic spots.
Emma Brown
Exploring the National Zoo neighborhood with this tour was delightful. From interactive challenges to learning games, it was both fun and educational.
David Smith
What an amazing outdoor activity around the National Zoo! The Main Entrance set us off on a fun journey, and Asia Trail was full of surprises.
Sarah Williams
The Washington zooHunt was a fantastic date idea. We explored Elephant Trails and learned so much about wildlife conservation. Highly recommend it!
Mark Johnson
I took my family on the Washington zooHunt at the National Zoo. My kids loved the Speedwell Conservation Carousel and the Great Ape House. A great adventure!
Alice Thompson
The Washington zooHunt is a must-do thing! It's such an educational walkthrough filled with wildlife wonders and conservation facts throughout the zoo.
Sophia Wilson
Exploring DC through this interactive map at the zoo was so exciting. We enjoyed every bit of our walking tour around historic spots like Main Entrance.
Noah Davis
Our visit to the National Zoo neighborhood was full of surprises and adventure. The Asia Trail was my favorite part of this engaging outdoor activity.
Olivia Brown
We explored the Great Ape House on our Washington zoo tour. It was a perfect date idea and a cool way to see DC's wild side.
Liam Smith
I had a blast at the National Zoo with their unique zoo scavenger hunt! From the Speedwell Carousel to Elephant Trails, it was fun for the whole family.
Emma Jones
The ScavengerHunt.com app made our visit to this iconic DC spot unforgettable. It was one of the best walking tours we've done!
Nina Foster
What an amazing way to explore the National Zoo neighborhood! The Main Entrance set the tone for a day filled with fun facts and curious creatures.
Ethan Evans
This Washington zoo scavenger hunt was a great outdoor activity. We loved the Speedwell Conservation Carousel and learning about wildlife conservation.
Lucy Dawson
I had an incredible time with my partner on this interactive map for zoo exploration. The Asia Trail was perfect for our date in DC's wild side.
James Carter
Exploring the Great Ape House and Elephant Trails on this Washington adventure was a blast! A fantastic family-friendly zoo tour at the National Zoo.
Alice Baker
Washington's hidden treasures revealed themselves on this thing to do! A unique walking tour around National Zoo, showcasing history and charm.
Sophia Harris
Discovering hidden gems around the National Zoo neighborhood was fantastic. Each point from Main Entrance to Asia Trail was thrilling!
Noah Walker
Walking through Asia Trail felt like an adventure. This outdoor activity showed us DC's natural beauty while learning about wildlife conservation.
Olivia Martinez
Exploring the zoo with my partner was such a fun date idea in the heart of Washington. We loved the Speedwell Conservation Carousel!
Liam Johnson
My family had a blast at the National Zoo scavenger hunt. The Great Ape House and Elephant Trails were hits. Perfect family-friendly zoo tour in DC!
Emma Thompson
A treasure hunt through Washington's iconic spots like Elephant Trails is a must-do. It's such a cool way to see what this area has to offer.
Sophia Mitchell
The National Zoo neighborhood is full of life! This activity highlighted hidden gems like the Asia Trail, making it an engaging walking tour.
Mason Collins
Exploring around the Main Entrance of the zoo on this self-paced adventure made for a perfect outdoor activity in DC's vibrant animal haven.
Olivia Harper
For our date, we tried the Washington zooHunt Hunt. Exploring the Great Ape House and Speedwell Conservation Carousel was an unexpected delight!
Liam Bennett
I had a great time exploring the National Zoo area with my family. The tour was fun and educational! We loved the Elephant Trails and Asia Trail.
Ella Stevens
Our walking tour around National Zoo with this app felt like stepping into a wild treasure hunt adventure. Highly recommend it!
Olivia Wilson
What an adventurous day exploring Washingtons points of interest with ScavengerHunt.com! Asia Trail was my favorite part.
Lucas Walker
The family-friendly zoo tour at the National Zoo was perfect for us. The kids adored the Great Ape House and learning through play.
Sophia Parker
I had a blast on this Washington zoo tour. Perfect date idea in the city. Speedwell Conservation Carousel was a charming surprise.
James Anderson
Exploring the National Zoo with ScavengerHunt.com was fantastic! We loved the Elephant Trails and learning fun facts at every stop.
Emily Thompson
The National Zoo tour was an amazing outdoor activity We explored exhibits like the Great Ape House and discovered fascinating conservation facts
Jessica Martinez
Wandering through the Main Entrance kicked off our day of adventure The interactive map made finding hidden gems a breeze
Michael Rivera
A perfect date idea around National Zoo We laughed while solving puzzles by the Speedwell Conservation Carousel Totally unique experience
Sarah Lewis
Exploring DC's wild side with the ScavengerHunt.com app was a blast. Asia Trail had amazing sights and fun trivia that made it memorable.
James Anderson
My family loved the Washington zooHunt. The kids were thrilled with the Great Ape House and learned so much at Elephant Trails.
Emily Thompson
Our family-friendly zoo tour of National Zoo was amazing! Kids loved solving puzzles while exploring points of interest such as Elephant Trails.
Olivia Davis
The interactive map for zoo was super helpful. The Great Ape House and Main Entrance offered wild fun for all ages. Highly recommended outdoor activity!
Michael Smith
A great date idea in the National Zoo neighborhood! We loved discovering hidden gems like the Asia Trail. It was fun and educational all in one.
Sophia Brown
I had a blast on the zoo learning game! The Speedwell Conservation Carousel was magical. Exploring with clues made it an unforgettable walking tour.
David Miller
The Washington zooHunt was incredible! We learned interesting wildlife facts and enjoyed snapping photos at the Elephant Trails. A perfect family day!
Emily Johnson
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