Zoos

Elephant Trails

Name: Elephant Trails
Address: 3001 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008, Washington, DC, US
Telephone: (202) 633-4888
Rating: 4.7

★★★★☆ 4.7 (397 reviews)

📍 3001 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008

📞 (202) 633-4888

🌐 nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/exhibits/elephant-trails

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🕐 Hours

Monday	8 AM–4 PM
Tuesday	8 AM–4 PM
Wednesday	8 AM–4 PM
Thursday	8 AM–4 PM
Friday	8 AM–4 PM
Saturday	8 AM–4 PM
Sunday	8 AM–4 PM

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About Elephant Trails

Asian elephant enclosure & viewing area. Natural Asian elephant enclosure with yards, a path, bathing pools & an up-close viewing area. Visitors can swing an actual bat used by Babe Ruth, allowing hands-on interaction with a piece of baseball history. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 397 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Zoo
Best For: All Ages
Exhibits: Asian elephant herd, Asia Trail (red pandas, Asian small-clawed otters, fishing cats, clouded leopards, sloth bears), American Trail (seals, sea lions, red wolves, beavers, ravens, bald eagles), Small Mammal House (30+ species)

💡 Did You Know?

⭐Visitors can swing an actual bat used by Babe Ruth, allowing hands-on interaction with a piece of baseball history
⭐The museum features a 'bat vault' displaying game-used bats from Hall of Fame players
⭐Louisville Slugger offers a 'Bourbon & Bats' ticket bundle combining the museum with sister attraction Big Bat Bourbon, a unique partnership in the Louisville tourism market
⭐The museum includes interactive Lego baseball stadium displays alongside historical artifacts and realistic statues of baseball legends including Babe Ruth, Hank Aaron, and Derek Jeter

💬 What Visitors Say

💡Don't skip the movie during your visit - reviewers specifically highlighted it as a super interesting and valuable part of the experience that enhances understanding of Louisville Slugger's history.
💬Plan to spend several hours exploring - visitors mention you could easily spend hours discovering everything the museum has to offer, so allow adequate time rather than a quick visit.
💡The factory tour is the centerpiece attraction with the most mentions in reviews - prioritize the guided bat-making process tour as it's consistently praised as fascinating and brings the history to life.
💡This museum appeals well to non-baseball fans too - families with mixed interests will find engaging exhibits beyond baseball, including Lego baseball stadiums and historical artifacts, making it suitable for all ages.
💬Look into the Bourbon & Bats ticket bundle with Big Bat Bourbon if you're visiting as an adult (21+) - this combo deal offers added value by pairing the museum experience with a sister bourbon attraction.