When is Great Cats Exhibit/Lion and Tiger Hill open?
Every day, 8 AM–6 PM. Hours checked on 4 November 2026.
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ZooLanier Heights
Great Cats Exhibit/Lion and Tiger Hill
- 4.6427 reviews
- Free
- Open now · till 6 pm
Lion and tiger habitats on Lion/Tiger Hill at the Smithsonian's National Zoo, with outdoor yards and an indoor viewing area.
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When is the best time to visit Great Cats Exhibit/Lion and Tiger Hill?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Go in daylight. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Great Cats Exhibit/Lion and Tiger Hill indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Is Great Cats Exhibit/Lion and Tiger Hill good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Great Cats Exhibit/Lion and Tiger Hill cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book Great Cats Exhibit/Lion and Tiger Hill?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at Great Cats Exhibit/Lion and Tiger Hill?
About 45 minutes.
Where is Great Cats Exhibit/Lion and Tiger Hill?
3001 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008.
Is Great Cats Exhibit/Lion and Tiger Hill wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking.
Status, rating and hours checked on 4 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 9:30 am
Why it fits right now
A great call right now.
This is its best hour in the next five days.
In its favour
- Sun's out
- Open till 6 pm
- Outdoors
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Clear
- Feels
- 61°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 6mph
- 10am
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- 12pm
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The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
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Plan your visit
Hours
Open now · till 6 pm- monday
- 8 AM–6 PM
- tuesday
- 8 AM–6 PM
- wednesdayToday
- 8 AM–6 PM
- thursday
- 8 AM–6 PM
- friday
- 8 AM–6 PM
- saturday
- 8 AM–6 PM
- sunday
- 8 AM–6 PM
Hours checked 4 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Great Cats Exhibit/Lion and Tiger Hill
- 2 Amazonia · 2 min
- 3 Smithsonian National Zoological Park · 5 min
- 4 Elephant Trails · 8 min
- 5 Sharbat Bakery&Cafe (Adams Morgan) · 13 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 45 min
- Step-free entrance
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.6from 427 reviews
Known for
- Lions
- Tigers
- Outdoor yards
What people say
- People like:
- Big cats, lions and tigers, free entry
Around Lanier Heights
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
AmazoniaZoo · 2 min walk
Smithsonian National Zoological ParkZoo · 5 min walk
Elephant TrailsZoo · 8 min walk
Good nowSharbat Bakery&Cafe (Adams Morgan)Bakery · 13 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a light layer. Sunglasses from 11 am.
Light layerThe whole time
SunglassesFrom 11 am