PHOTO: Lion in Winter, Smithsonian National Zoo

The National Zoo’s Luke enjoys the snow; photo from National Zoo’s Instagram

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The National Zoo closed early Monday, at 3 p.m., and will remain closed “until it is safe for visitors” on Tuesday.

This photo is of the zoo’s lion Luke, taken two months ago when snow was falling in DC. Here’s a description from the zoo’s Instagram account:

“In this photo Luke looks up at snowflakes gently falling around him. Lions can tolerate cold temperatures-the African savannah can be a very cold place at night-but our lions always have the option to spend time in heated dens or inside on very cold days.”

Dreaming of warmer days or just want to have a little more fun at the zoo? Sign up for spring or summer (or even winter!) camp:

Children’s programs offer a variety of interactive experiences to discover the natural world. Using hands-on activities, crafts, experiments, and the Zoo’s animal collection, your child will strengthen skills needed for success in the classroom and develop important social skills.

Preschool Classes (ages 2-3) | Children’s Classes (ages 4 and up)
After-School Programs | NEW! How Do You Zoo? Program

SPRING CAMPS

Spring is in the air but flowers aren’t the only things blooming. So are new programs at the National Zoo! Join us this spring break for FONZ’s inaugural Spring Safari Day Camp!

Spring Camp Day Camp

SUMMER CAMPS

Calling all junior zoologists! Spend your summer learning about the Zoo’s wild residents and how the Zoo protects them in the wild at our award-winning summer camps.

Summer Safari Day Camp | Nature Camp

WINTER CAMP

Just because it’s winter doesn’t mean you need to hibernate—the National Zoo’s animals are ready to romp and we are ready for you!

Winter Camp

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