National Zoo
Africa Trail
August 19, 1992 – September 16, 2024
The Africa Trail exhibition closed for renovations beginning September 16, 2024. It is expected to reopen by the end of 2026.
Cheetahs, ostrich, addaxes, kudus and a Hartmann’s mountain zebra all reside on Africa Trail. Several animals share space in mixed-species exhibits, providing the animals an opportunity to interact just as they would in their native habitats.
Scientists at the Zoo and Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute have been studying the behavior, breeding, and health of many species at Africa Trail. At SCBI, biologists collect behavior and hormone data on cheetah populations to optimize breeding success.
