Quote Originally Posted by kzooherpetoculturist
both the national zoo and toledo zoo do this as well... maybe they know something we don't? those are two of the most accredited zoos in the country.
I'm not sure what "accredited" means here...and I have no knowledge of the Toledo zoo...but just during the one year that I lived in the DC area, several different valuable animals at the National Zoo perished for different and sometimes mysterious reasons. The zoo has been under investigation for a number of serious husbandry issues over the years.

So...while it is an awesome place to visit, it does not come close to living up to the reputation it has. Which is unfortunate, because it should be the premier zoo in the country.