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What you should know
Visitor tip
Don't miss the bird exhibits, especially the flamingos, which visitors consistently highlight as a favorite and truly beautiful part of the Amazonia experience.
Visitor tip
Avoid the on-site dining option, which offers poor value and inadequate facilities—bring your own food or eat elsewhere, especially if considering the expensive restaurant.
About Amazonia
Wildlife from in & along the Amazon. Natural-style Amazon rainforest & river habitats, home to turtles, monkeys & large arapaima fish.
What visitors say
The time spent visiting this location could be quite enjoyable. It is free and offers the opportunity to observe animals that are not commonly seen. My personal favorite aspect is the birds, particularly the flamingos, as they are truly…
Dining at Amazonia was an astonishing failure. We spent approximately $600 for four people and were seated in what can only be described as a poorly heated outdoor tent. Not a stylish enclosed terrace. Not a thoughtfully…
Fantastic exhibit hall of the Amazon rainforest, though you can kinda tell it's not the zoo's biggest priority. There are definitely spaces that could use a little work, and the glass on the aquariums definitely could use some love,…
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Did You Know?
- Amazonia features arapaima fish, one of the largest freshwater fish species in the world, alongside natural-style Amazon rainforest and river habitats
- The attraction maintains a high visitor satisfaction rating of 4.7 out of 5 based on 1,002 reviews, with positive sentiment around the overall experience and wildlife observation opportunities
- Amazonia is free to visit, making it an accessible educational attraction featuring animals not commonly seen in the DC area
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