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Elefest: Smithsonian National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

Elefest at the National Zoo with DC Public Library

Discover Summer Library Days
2026-08-08 10:00:00 2026-08-08 14:00:00 America/New_York Elefest at the National Zoo with DC Public Library Sign up to Discover Summer at the National Zoo for World Elephant Day! The National Zoo -

Saturday, August 08
10:00am - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-08-08 10:00:00 2026-08-08 14:00:00 America/New_York Elefest at the National Zoo with DC Public Library Sign up to Discover Summer at the National Zoo for World Elephant Day! The National Zoo -

Sign up to Discover Summer at the National Zoo for World Elephant Day!

 Join us on Saturday, August 8 for National Zoo Elephant Day, a celebration of Asian elephants and the Smithsonian’s long-standing commitment to their care and conservation. Your favorite DC librarians will host special storytimes, give away DC library swag, and share some amazing titles for you to check out.  Make sure you stop by to meet the zoo's new baby elephant, Linh Mai!

Location: Outside Visitors Center (Asia Trail Sign) 


Registration to attend the National Zoo is mandatory. Visit https://nationalzoo.si.edu/passes to reserve your free passes on August 8, 2026. 

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Birth - 5 | Adults | 5 - 12 Years Old | 13 - 19 Years Old (Teens) |

EVENT TYPE: | Story Time | Outreach | Family Program | Educational Program | Discover Summer | Beyond the Book | America 250 |

Venue details


3001 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008