Walking Event: Zoo

Hours of operation: 6:00 AM to 11 PM daily but WALK DAYLIGHT HOURS ONLY. The trail goes through some of the finest neighborhoods in Washington, DC, the grounds of the National Cathedral and the National Zoo. The trail is mostly on paved surfaces & is suitable for wheelchairs & strollers. NEW OPTIONAL ZOO TRAIL (11km; 10km portion does not go through ZOO): goes through Adams Morgan & the U St areas of DC. Highlights of this walk are great architecture of buildings, an abundance of musical history, 10 special events, hundreds of restaurants with many ethnic varieties, Ben's Chili Bowl & many other historical & interesting sights. RESTROOMS/WATER are available at the start point, the Cathedral & the Zoo. PETS are not allowed in the Start Point, on the Cathedral grounds or in the National Zoo. Cathedral Hours: 10 AM to 4:30 PM. Zoo Hours: 9 AM to 4:30 PM Oct through April; 9 AM to 6 PM May through Sept. The Zoo may close due to ice or snow. If in doubt, call the Zoo at 202-673-4800.