We appreciate the enlightening panel discussion held at the Zoo yesterday, where local colleagues and Zoo staff highlighted the critical importance of diversity in our field. As we observe Pride Month, let’s keep promoting inclusivity and acknowledging the invaluable contributions of LGBTQ+ professionals in the zoo and aquarium community.
Thank you to Kirby Pitchford, Director of Animal Care & Conservation at the Carrie Murray Nature Center, who led the conversation and to our panelists, current care and conservation professionals, who discussed their journeys, experiences, and challenges:
🐾 Bradie Barr, recently retired President of Transamerica Stable Value Solutions Inc. and former Maryland Zoo Board Member
🐾 Curtis Bennett, Director of Equity and Community Engagement at the National Aquarium
🐾 C. O’Donnell, Exhibits Specialist and co-founder of PRiZM at the Maryland Zoo
🐾 Derek Lindsey, community organizer and social justice advocate in Baltimore City and Event Sales Manager at the National Aquarium
🐾 Sam Roth, Associate Director of Student Counseling Services at Maryland Institute College of Art
#pride #pridemonth #lgbtq #zoo #marylandzoo #aza #aquarium #baltimore
In just one month, the trumpeter swan cygnets are half the size of their parents! 🤯 #swan #trumpeterswan #zoo #marylandzoo #babyanimals #babybirds #cygnet #swancygnet #conservation #animals
In this Virtual Field Talk, Dr. Lindsey Vansandt of CREW at Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, will deliver her talk, The ART of ...
Join us in sending some happy birthday pant hoots to chimpanzee Kasoje, who turns 26 today! 🎉 #chimp #chimpanzee #zoo #birthday #marylandzoo #endangeredspecies #endangered #conservation #allforanimals
Happy Pride Day! The animals have been enjoying rainbow enrichment and ice treats this month. #pride #pridemonth #otter #animals #enrichment #bear #grizzly #rhino #allforanimals #zoo #marylandzoo
Here they are—your June photo contest winners! 🎉 🥇 "Cheetah" by Chris Szumlanski 🥈 "School Field Trip" by Micah Kleid 🥉 "Well, hello there" by Shelley Langmead #cheetah #fieldtrip #pelican #zoo #photocontest #marylandzoo #photooftheday
Fruit salad frenzy! Even the Seba’s short-tailed bats enjoy a slice of juicy watermelon during summer. #fruitsalad #bat #zoo #watermelon #food #marylandzoo #batcave #feedingtime
Want to reduce your plastic waste and have some fun too? Join our Plastic Free @ecochallengeorg team this July and make a difference for wildlife. Take the challenge, earn points, and compete against other plastic-free warriors - animals everywhere will thank you. Visit the link in our bio to sign up now! #ecochallenge #plasticfree #penguin #conservation #sustainability #zoo #marylandzoo #joinourteam #plasticfreejuly
Happy World Giraffe Day! We celebrate the animals with the longest necks on the longest day of the year. 🦒✨ Did you know that a giraffe's neck is made up of the same number of vertebrae as a human's? Just seven! However, each vertebrae in a giraffe's neck can be up to 10 inches long. 😲 #giraffe #worldgiraffeday #animalfacts #amazinganimals #zoo #marylandzoo
Today on National American Eagle Day, we celebrate Vega, our incredible bald eagle! Injured in the wild when she was young, Vega can't fly very well and wouldn't survive on her own. Thanks to the wonderful care she receives at her habitat sponsored by @mcdonoghschool, she thrives as a remarkable ambassador for her species. #baldeagle #nationalamericaneagleday #eagle #zoo #marylandzoo #wildlife #animal #bird #wildliferehab #savingspecies #conservation
We're having a fantastic day with @roadshowpbs! Filming is underway in the historic part of the Zoo, and it's amazing to see all the unique treasures people are bringing in for appraisal. From vintage collectibles to rare artifacts, the excitement is contagious. Stay tuned for some incredible finds! #antiquesroadshow #roadshow #antique #zoo #historic #marylandzoo #baltimore #pbs
Exciting news from the ground hornbill habitat! Blue has laid an egg, and we're hopeful for another successful hatch. It's been almost one year since Everest hatched, and we can't wait to see if his parents welcome a new chick soon. #hornbill #egg #birdnest #conservation #zoo #marylandzoo #groundhornbill
Prairie dog pup pileup! Happy Father's Day to all the wildly amazing dads out there getting pup-pered with love today. #fathersday #prairiedog #dad #father #zoo #marylandzoo #cuteanimals #allforanimals #babyanimals
We appreciate the enlightening panel discussion held at the Zoo yesterday, where local colleagues and Zoo staff highlighted the critical importance of diversity in our field. As we observe Pride Month, let’s keep promoting inclusivity and acknowledging the invaluable contributions of LGBTQ+ professionals in the zoo and aquarium community. Thank you to Kirby Pitchford, Director of Animal Care & Conservation at the Carrie Murray Nature Center, who led the conversation and to our panelists, current care and conservation professionals, who discussed their journeys, experiences, and challenges: 🐾 Bradie Barr, recently retired President of Transamerica Stable Value Solutions Inc. and former Maryland Zoo Board Member 🐾 Curtis Bennett, Director of Equity and Community Engagement at the National Aquarium 🐾 C. O’Donnell, Exhibits Specialist and co-founder of PRiZM at the Maryland Zoo 🐾 Derek Lindsey, community organizer and social justice advocate in Baltimore City and Event Sales Manager at the National Aquarium 🐾 Sam Roth, Associate Director of Student Counseling Services at Maryland Institute College of Art #pride #pridemonth #lgbtq #zoo #marylandzoo #aza #aquarium #baltimore
New! Celebrate Christmas in July at the Zoo. Indulge in pizza while enjoying rides and games, animal ambassador visits, and photo ops with summer-time Santa! Plus, cool off with fun in the sprinklers. It's a summer twist on classic holiday fun! Visit the link in our bio for tickets. 🎄 #christmasinjuly #christmas #santa #zoo #marylandzoo #pizza #pizzaparty #baltimorevents #baltimore #allforanimals
Didn't realize the gathering down at the watering hole was a black tie affair 🦓🦏🦓 #rhino #zebra #wateringhole #zoo #marylandzoo #africanjourney #africa #allforanimals #blacktieaffair
🌈 Celebrate Pride Month with our limited-edition Pride adopts and African penguin footprint paintings! 🐧✨ 100% of proceeds support animal care and conservation. Show your pride and make a difference! Visit the link in our bio to purchase. #pride #penguin #zoo #marylandzoo #animalartwork #penguinprint #footprint #africanpenguin #conservation #allforanimals #animalcare #pridemonth
Alpacas + garden hose = pure joy ✨ #alpaca #zoo #farmyard
We're thrilled to announce the completion of our parking lot renovation! With enhanced storm water management, ADA parking, smooth surfaces, and a bike-friendly repair station, your visit will be easier and more enjoyable than ever. #renovation #parkinglot #zoo #baltimore #marylandzoo #bikefriendly #sustainability
In case you missed it, two trumpeter swan cygnets have hatched! Watch their fluffy antics daily on the swan live cam - link in bio. #swan #trumpeterswan #farmyard #zoo #marylandzoo #cuteanimals #babybird
Annual favorites and new Zoo events this month 🐾 🐘 6-6: All For Animals presented by CFG Bank 🐱 6-14: Virtual Field Talk: The ART of Wild Cat Conservation 🧒 6-19: NEW! Toddler Mornings 🧘♂️ 6-20: Summer Solstice Yoga at the Zoo 🌥️ 6-21: Summer Solst#fundraiser Visit the link in our bio for tickets. #events #zoo #marylandzoo #baltimore #event #fundraiser
Don’t worry, their sibling rivalry just makes their bond even stronger! #donkey #brothers #marylandzoo
Here they are—your May photo contest winners! 🎉 🥇 "Just Being a Cat" by Paul Thiessen 🥈 "Otter" by Richard Dagold 🥉 "Toxic" by Peyton Fitz #photocontest #bobcat #otter #panamaniangoldenfrog #endangeredspecies #zoo #marylandzoo
🐢 Happy World Turtle Day! 🐢 Chew on this fun fact... All tortoises (like this leopard tortoise here) are turtles but not all turtles are tortoises. #tortoise #worldturtleday #turtle #leopardtortoise #zoo #marylandzoo
Fun fact! Trumpeter swan cygnets all typically hatch within 24 hours of the first egg pipping. We now have two cygnets down at the Farmyard pond! Visit the link in our bio to watch the swan nest live cam. #swan #trumpeterswan #farmyard #zoo #marylandzoo #conservation