Celebrate elephants, culture and conservation during EleFest, a three-day festival at the National Zoo leading up to World Elephant Day, Wednesday, Aug. 12. The festival runs Friday, Aug. 7, through Sunday, Aug. 9, and features after-hours experiences, early morning yoga alongside the elephant herd, live performances, family activities and interactive art. EleFest starts on Friday, Aug. 7, with a 21+ Happy Hour from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at the Elephant Community Center and Elephant Outpost ‒ $25. Practice yoga with elephants inside the Elephant Community Center on Saturday, Aug. 8, and Sunday, Aug. 9, from 7 to 7:45 a.m. and 8 to 8:45 a.m., each day. Practice yoga alongside the elephant herd in a peaceful setting before the main festival activities begin ‒ $75. Festival activities on Saturday and Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., feature elephant-themed activities, cultural experiences and family-friendly entertainment. www.nationazoo.si.edu
