This year D.C.’s National Zoo is recognizing International Family Equality Day and is celebrating with a myriad of special perks and animal-filled wonder.

Free to the public, this celebration also conesides with their Gay Day at the Zoo, a D.C. favorite for the LGBTQ community and the one day where you’ll find hundreds of LGBTQ folks, families, and allies come together to show their pride and enjoy National Zoo’s animals and sights.

This event is amazing for all ages and is a great opportunity to celebrate all loving families.