National Zoo: Reptile Portal statue at the zoo in Washington, D.C. (dcMemorials.com - a pictorial directory of memorials, monuments, statues & other outdoor art)

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National Zoo: Reptile Portal statue at the zoo in Washington, D.C. (dcMemorials.com - a pictorial directory of memorials, monuments, statues & other outdoor art)

The Reptile Portal statue is a stone sculpture by John Joseph Earley located at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C., near the Reptile House on Olmsted Walk. It serves as an artistic gateway to the reptile exhibits and is part of the zoo's collection of outdoor art. The statue is recognized in notable references such as James M. Goode's guide to Washington's outdoor sculptures. It is situated at 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, accessible via the nearby Woodley Park-Zoo/Adams Morgan Metro station.