The Giraffe House building will be open to guests from noon to 2:00 PM each Friday through Monday.


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The Zoo’s mission is to engage people in the wonders of the living world through personal encounters with animals, fostering empathy and lifelong support for conservation of wildlife and wild places.

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The Latest Zoo News
Maryland Zoo Mourns the Loss of Popular Bird With a Big Personality
Feb. 17, 2025
Penguin from Monterey Bay Aquarium Joins Breeding Colony
Feb. 5, 2025
Dollars For Dung Fundraiser
Jan. 31, 2025
