Celebrate 50 years of giant pandas with the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute! To celebrate, many local businesses in Cleveland Park and Woodley Park are offering “Panda Specials” for zoo employees, members, and (in some cases) visitors that range from themed treats to discounts on food, drinks, and merchandise. The best deals are definitely for zoo employees and members—so there’s no better time than now to support the zoo by becoming a member!

PS: Special events will take place onsite at the Zoo and online from March 16 to August 27. On April 16 and 17, visitors can enjoy live dance and musical performances, documentary screenings, special giant panda enrichment and more.

Cleveland Park Business Specials

Fat Pete’s BBQ
3407 Connecticut Avenue NW

15% off in-house dining for zoo employees
10% off in-house dining for zoo members (must show membership card)

3321 Bistro
3321 Connecticut Avenue NW

For Zoo Visitors with Same Day Ticket: 10% off up to $20, 15% off after $50
For Zoo staff with ID: 15% off total bill

Exclusions: Not valid for brunch or happy hour

Sakusaku Flakerie
3417 Connecticut Avenue NW

10% discount to zoo staff, members, and visitors on 2 or more items (pastry and/or beverage) with valid Zoo ID, membership card, or same-day entry pass.

Lavish Nail Spa
3416 Connecticut Avenue NW

1 free glass of wine (red or white) with manicure or pedicure for staff (must show ID) and zoo members (must show membership card).

Spices Asian Restaurant & Sushi Bar
3333 Connecticut Avenue NW

10% discount for any zoo employees that show their badge during dine in. Valid year-round.

Foundation Fitness of Cleveland Park
3525 Connecticut Avenue NW

Zoo staff only: ZERO Initiation Fee for a monthly membership, $10 off drop-ins with staff badge

European Wax
3515 Connecticut Avenue NW

Zoo members & staff: If you haven’t been to EWC before, you can receive a free bikini line, underarm, nose, ear, or eyebrow wax. Or upgrade to a Bikini Full or Brazilian Wax for 50% off. Must show staff badge or proof of current zoo membership.

Coldstone Creamery
3501 Connecticut Avenue NW

Discounts for In Store Cleveland Park Location Only
1. Staff with zoo badges receive 15% off all items except cakes. Plus, a small free ice cream on their birthday.
2. Zoo Members with proof of current membership receive 10% off full order
3. Zoo Visitors with same day tickets receive 10% off full order

UBREAKIFIX
3510 Connecticut Avenue NW

For zoo patrons with ticket from any day: $10 off repair until the end of 2022.

For zoo staff (with IDs) and members (with member card): $10 off any repair with a free screen protector

Woodley Park Business Specials

New Heights Restaurant
2317 Calvert St NW

10% off for zoo visitors
15% off for zoo members & staff

Valid Mar 16 – May 16

Taco City DC
2604 Connecticut Ave NW

10% off for zoo visitors
15% off for zoo members & staff

Valid Mar 16 – May 16

District Kitchen
2606 Connecticut Ave NW

10% off for zoo visitors
15% off for zoo members & staff

Valid Mar 16 – May 16

Naanwise
2635 Connecticut Ave NW

10% off for zoo visitors
15% off for zoo members & staff

Valid Mar 16 – May 16

Han Palace
2649 Connecticut Ave NW

10% off for zoo visitors
15% off for zoo members & staff

Valid Mar 16 – May 16

LiLLiES Restaurant & Bar
2915 Connecticut Ave NW

10% off for zoo visitors
15% off for zoo members & staff

Valid Mar 16 – May 16

Duke’s Counter
3000 Connecticut Ave NW

15% off for zoo staff & members
Panda-themed cocktails
Complimentary panda cookie (kids under 10)

Valid Mar 16 – May 16

Frozenyo
3000 Connecticut Ave NW

10% off for zoo visitors
15% off for zoo members & staff

Valid Mar 16 – May 16

Baked by Yael
3000 Connecticut Ave NW

10% off for zoo visitors
15% off for zoo members & staff

Valid Mar 16 – May 16

India Art & Craft
2602 Connecticut Ave NW # A

10% off for zoo visitors
15% off for zoo members & staff

Valid Mar 16 – May 16

Eddie’s Cafe Chinese Cuisine
2600 Connecticut Ave NW

10% off for zoo visitors
15% off for zoo members & staff

Valid Mar 16 – May 16