Smithsonian National Zoo Re-Opens After Government Shutdown

The shutdown is officially over.

The Smithsonian National Zoo re-opened to visitors Friday after being closed during the government shutdown.

The Smithsonian National Zoo re-opened to visitors Friday after being closed during the government shutdown.

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The zoo was closed for nearly 3 weeks. It opened a day after most furloughed government workers returned to work.

The zoo was closed for nearly 3 weeks. It opened a day after most furloughed government workers returned to work.

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The popular pandacam resumed service Thursday.

The popular pandacam resumed service Thursday.

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The zoo is offering a ten percent discount on food and merchandise through Sunday.

The zoo is offering a ten percent discount on food and merchandise through Sunday.

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