Small Mammal House — Attraction in Washington

BEST HOUSE IN THE ZOO!!! Forget the pandas, come see the SMH (Small Mammal House)! Wide variety of species and beautiful exhibits. Their staff/keepers are the best in the business. They do "meet a mammal" twice a day which allows for visitors to get up close and personal with several cute animals out in the public viewing areas. AMAZING FOR KIDS and adults who love/appreciate animals. It's also very close to the B parking lot. They just received 3 new Wallabies (small Kangaroos) in their outside boardwalk exhibit! You can park strollers safely outside the front door (to the right) and spend hours walking around (inside) watching dozens of incredible animals. I LOVE...

The Small Mammal House at the free DC zoo is a charming and compact exhibit that houses a delightful collection of furry creatures. Despite its size, it offers an intimate encounter with a variety of small mammals, including adorable meerkats, curious hedgehogs, and playful squirrel monkeys. The exhibit is thoughtfully designed to provide a comfortable and stimulating environment for these small animals, making it an enjoyable stop for visitors of all ages. Whether you're a wildlife enthusiast or simply seeking a quick and heartwarming experience, the Small Mammal House at the free DC zoo is sure to leave a...

This zoo’s animal enclosures are entirely too small. These animals have hardly any room to do anything in these enclosures. I walked into the small mammal house and these poor animals are just walking into walls after a couple of steps . The sandcat was pacing back and fourth with no where to hide from humans and no privacy . These animals look miserable. It is nice to be able to see these animals up close and to learn about them but the health of these animals can not be good with these conditions. Most of the animals...