Tours - National Zoo

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A once in a lifetime opportunity to meet the Smithsonian National Zoo's giant pandas up close! You and your guests will get to see our giant pandas as their day starts and learn about how our animal care staff manages these bears. Your 30-minute tour will be led by a giant panda keeper and will include experiences behind and in front of the scenes in the Zoo's Giant Panda House. Also enjoy a complimentary two-night stay, a buffet breakfast, and free parking for two people, all inclusive of tax and gratuity at the historic and elegant Washington Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, located a half-mile from the Zoo. You will also receive an official commemorative guide celebrating the giant pandas at the National Zoo, signed by all of the zookeepers and biologists responsible for taking care of the pandas at the National Zoo. Additionally, as part of your special panda package you will receive a Smithsonian card with a picture of Bao Bao on the occasion of her naming, featuring original calligraphy by Chinese Ambassador to the United States Cui Tiankai. This commemorative card was graciously provided by the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the United States. With a $100 gift card, discuss your exciting panda tour over a delicious meal at The Hamilton in the fashionable and historic Penn Quarter. The Hamilton is a trendy American eatery with a late-night menu plus plenty of room for a live music space downstairs. Another excellent meal awaits you with a $100 gift card to Ruth's Chris Steak House by the Washington Convention Center in Chinatown. Enjoy a perfect night out over wine and great steak at Ruth's Chris Steak House where they use only the freshest and finest ingredients, like USDA Prime steaks, fresh-squeezed juices and locally sourced produce.

Item Special Note

Panda House Tour: limited to six guests and will be scheduled on a date mutually acceptable to the winner, panda staff, and the pandas. Panda tours are only scheduled at 7:30 am, due to the schedule of the pandas. Tour expires May 14, 2016. Marriott Wardman Park: this is offered to the bearer on a space available basis only. Hotel gift certificate must be presented at the time of check in. In addition, under no circumstances will the expiration date be extended and is not exchangeable, refundable or redeemable for cash or credit and is not replaceable in the event of loss or destruction after issuance. Expires May 31, 2016. The Hamilton: You must present this card at the time of purchase. The purchase amount will be deducted from the available value remaining on this card. Ruth's Chris: This card expires in February 2016 and is usable at participating merchant locations to purchase goods or services, other than gift certificates, gift cards, or prepaid cards. You must present this card at the time of purchase. The purchase amount will be deducted from the available value remaining on this card. No cash redemption, except where required by law. Protect this Card like cash. Merchant is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged Cards or any unauthorized use.