Woodley Park-Zoo/Adams Morgan is located on the Red Line (Red Line), one of Washington DC's operational metro corridors. It sits between Cleveland Park and Dupont Circle, making it a convenient stop for the surrounding area.

The station layout follows the standard Washington DC Metro design – entry gates at street level, ticket counters and machines in the concourse, and platforms accessible via escalators, stairs, or lifts.

The area around Woodley Park-Zoo/Adams Morgan station offers good connectivity to local landmarks. Smithsonian National Zoo is about a 5-minute walk from the exit.