Who’s ready to say “see ya later, alligator” to this rain? 🙋‍♂️ We’re counting down the moments until Yang, our sun-loving Chinese alligator, can bask in its warmth again. ☀️ #alligator #animalambassador #marylandzoo

Brew at the Zoo presented by M&T Bank is just 3 weeks away! Join us Memorial Day weekend, May 25 & 26, to sip in support of the animals. You won't want to miss our favorite event of the year! Visit the link in our bio for tickets. 🍺 #brew #brewatthezoo #animals #fundraiser #allforanimals #nonprofit #zoo #marylandzoo #baltimore #beerfestival #festival #untappd #craftbeer #beer #memorialdayweekend

Penguin chick headcount! African penguin juveniles Duckpin, Crab Cake, and Peabody joined the main colony this week. Don't miss the chance to spot all five youngsters during your next visit to Penguin Coast. #penguin #endangeredspecies #marylandzoo

Nesting news flash! The ground hornbills have been busy this spring. Caught on our hidden cam, 9-month-old Everest is diving headfirst into family duties, helping build a cozy nest with his parents. It’s incredible to see him learning and growing in preparation for his future! #hornbill #groundhornbill #nest #birdnest #zoo #marylandzoo

Dive into the magical metamorphosis of the Panamanian golden frog (PGF)! We are home to the largest population of PGFs outside of Panama and continue to lead in the successful breeding and management of this critically endangered species. It's a week-long journey from tiny eggs to lively tadpoles, and another two months for morphlets to appear. A few weeks later, tiny dark-colored frogs emerge before developing their distinct, and unique, adult patterns. Their transformation is not just remarkable, but vital for their species' continued survival! #laranadorada #pgf #conservation #endangered #endangeredspecies #panamaniangoldenfrog #zoo #marylandzoo

Pop go the pups! One more adorable reason to visit the Zoo—this year's prairie dog pups have started venturing out of their underground nurseries. #prairiedogs #prairiedog #babyanimals #pups #zoo #marylandzoo #newatthezoo #cuteanimals #baby #pup #prairiedogpups

Happy 1st birthday, Nora! 🎉 Although her exact birthdate remains a mystery, we’re celebrating the rescued river otter pup’s milestone today. #riverotter #noratheexplorer #zoo #cuteanimals #birthdaygirl #marylandzoo #birthdaycake #birthday #1yearold #otter

Happy World Penguin Day! 🎉🌍 This year, we’re celebrating a decade of waddling wonders at Penguin Coast. 🐧 Our state-of-the-art 360° habitat is home to over 100 endangered African penguins, each with their own unique personalities. You'll never guess waddle happen next! #penguin #africanpenguin #penguincoast #allforanimals #endangered #endangeredspecies #marylandzoo #zoo

Your votes picked the winning images! These three photos were the most “liked” in the April photo contest. 🥇 "Raven & Violet" by Heather Moore 🥈 "Josie" by Jeff Hermans 🥉 "I swear Wallace, the fish was THIS big!" by D.J. Richard Visit the link in our bio to submit your best Zoo shot in the May contest! #photocontest #chimp #pelican #greatwhitepelican #bobcat #animals #zoo #marylandzoo

You may think of them as the people in red shirts, but we know them as our wildly wonderful volunteers. It’s #nationalvolunteerweek and want to say a BIG, elephant-sized, thank you to our volunteers for the amazing work they do year round! 🙌

Join us in honoring Earth Day today and every day! 🌿 Whether it's reducing your carbon footprint or supporting conservation efforts, every small action counts. Visit the link in our bio to explore wildlife-friendly practices you can commit to at home! 🌎 #earthday #zoo #marylandzoo #nature #wildlife #allforanimals #environment #conservation #wildlifefriendly

Time to fuel up for those sunny days ahead! Channeling our inner prairie dog and kicking off summer prep with greens galore. 🥗 #prairiedog #zoo #marylandzoo #summer #greendiet #leafygreens #cuteanimals

Who says kids get to have all the fun? 🐾 Join us at our summer camp for adults and get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at how we're working to protect wildlife and wild places. Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience! Visit the link in our bio to register now! 🦁 #adultcamp #camp #summercamp #zoo #marylandzoo

Penguin chick roll call! The endangered African penguin hatchlings have been named with hometown pride this season. Here are all 5 chicks! 🐧 #penguinchick #penguin #africanpenguin #chick #zoo #marylandzoo #allforanimals #endangeredspecies #endangered #maryland #baltimore

Lovebirds, you have one week left to share your unique love story with us for the chance to win a wild wedding package at the Zoo! Visit the link in our bio to enter now. 💕 [📷: @photos_by_kintz] #wedding #engaged #weddingvenue #zoo #animals #marylandzoo #baltimore #weddingideas #weddinginspiration #baltimoreweddings #engaged2024

Something to trumpet about! 🎺 The trumpeter swans are nesting at the Farmyard pond once again, and eggs have been spotted in the nest. #swan #trumpeterswan #nest #birdnest #nesting #zoo #marylandzoo #farmyard #allforanimals #eggspecting

✨ Critically endangered crocodile camouflage ✨ #crocodile #slendersnoutedcrocodile #endangered #endangeredspecies #zoo #marylandzoo #camoflauge #croc #allforanimals #criticallyendangered

Just one week until Adult Prom: Through the Decades presented by Fulton Bank! Don’t miss this epic throwback party. ✨ Visit the link in our bio for tickets! #prom #marylandzoo

Look out, world! 🐧 African penguin juveniles Chessie and Ripken made their debut in the Penguin Coast habitat this morning. #penguin #penguincoast #maryland #endangered #endangeredspecies #africanpenguin #zoo #marylandzoo

A true sign of spring at the Zoo: not budding flowers or bright sunshine—birds! Today, warm weather birds "migrated" back into the African Aviary for the season. Celebrate spring with hamerkops, blue-bellied rollers and more, plus a brand new species, the turaco! #turaco #africanaviary #hamerkop #birdsofinstagram #marylandzoo #aviary #zoo #birds #birdlovers

NEW! Insert a Zoo Key at ten audio boxes around the Zoo to unlock interesting information about an animal nearby. English and Spanish narration is available, and keys can be purchased for $4 at the Main Gate. #zookey #zoo #marylandzoo #animalfacts #baltimore #allforanimals

After her cozy hibernation grizzly bear Nita is still a little roly-poly, but nothing beats a round of ball to shake off the extra fluff! 🐻 #grizzlybear #marylandzoo

🎉 Happy National Zoo Lovers Day! 🐾 Today, we're sending a massive THANK YOU to our incredible community for your unwavering support of the Zoo. Your passion for wildlife and dedication to conservation make every day here extra special. #nationalzooloversday #zoo #marylandzoo #baltimore #maryland #elephant #endangeredspecies #conservation #allforanimals

This week we celebrated primatologist @janegoodallinst's 90th birthday and chimp Asali's 19th birthday! 🎉 #chimpanzee #chimp #janegoodall #asali #19thbirthday #90thbirthday #endangered #endangeredspecies #zoo #marylandzoo #birthday #birthdayparty