Wood Duck
During the summer breeding season, wood ducks inhabit the entire eastern half of the United States, north into Canada, and the far west from California north into British Columbia. In winter, wood ducks migrate to the Pacific coast or Gulf coast and southern Atlantic coast, and stay almost exclusively within the boundaries of the United States. Wood ...
Maryland Zoo Celebrates 34th Annual ZooBOOO!
BALTIMORE, MD — It’s a 34-year Baltimore Halloween tradition! On October 27, 28, and 29, The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore will host ZooBOOO! from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm in the Waterfowl Lake Pavilion area. ZooBOOO! includes Baltimore’s safest Halloween trick-or-treating, visits from our Animal Ambassadors, two costume contests each day, carnival games, ...
National Zookeeper Week Profile – Dani B.
They’re some of the most hardworking, dedicated and passionate people you’ll meet. It’s National Zookeeper Appreciation Week and we’re celebrating the amazing work our zookeepers do for wildlife every day. The Maryland Zoo is fortunate to have expert teams of animal professionals focused on the care of more than 200 species big and small ...
National Zookeeper Week Profile – Mandy S.
They’re some of the most hardworking, dedicated and passionate people you’ll meet. It’s National Zookeeper Appreciation Week and we’re celebrating the amazing work our zookeepers do for wildlife every day. The Maryland Zoo is fortunate to have expert teams of animal professionals focused on the care of more than 200 species big and small ...
National Zookeeper Week Profile – Steve S.
They’re some of the most hardworking, dedicated and passionate people you’ll meet. It’s National Zookeeper Appreciation Week and we’re celebrating the amazing work our zookeepers do for wildlife every day. The Maryland Zoo is fortunate to have expert teams of animal professionals focused on the care of more than 200 species big and small ...
As the Calendar Changes, So Does the Schedule at the Maryland Zoo
BALTIMORE, MD – Each year, the Maryland Zoo changes its operating hours to reflect reduced animal activity during the coldest months of the year. During January and February it is open Friday through Monday from 10 am to 4 pm. General admission prices are also lowered from $24 to just $18. Animals such as the prairie dogs, African penguins, Amur leopard, ...
Mourning the Loss of Renowned Vet & Wildlife Conservationist, Dr. Mike Cranfield
BALTIMORE, MD – The world has lost a great wildlife champion this week when retired Maryland Zoo veterinarian and conservationist, Dr. Mike Cranfield, passed away after suffering from an unconfirmed case of West Nile Virus. Mike first came to the Maryland Zoo in 1982 as Chief Veterinarian. He subsequently became the Director of Animal Health, Research, ...
Have You Herd March 2015
BOGO for Zoo Members! This April & May, Zoo members can visit the American Visionary Art Museum (AVAM) with a special Buy One, Get One admission free offer. Show your membership card to experience their current exhibition, “The Visionary Experience: From St. Francis to Finster” and see work created by farmers, housewives, mechanics, ...
Some Changes for the Fall and Winter
As we continue through the fall and get closer to the winter, the Zoo will be making some changes to prepare for the cold weather. Some animals will be moved indoors, while others will be off-exhibit for the rest of the season. Here’s what will be happening: All lemurs have been moved indoors as of last week. While the Red Ruffed Lemurs will be ...
Creature Feature – Rise & Conquer
Rise and Conquer are brothers who came to the Zoo as part of a special partnership with the Baltimore Raven’s football organization. The two birds were hand reared from an early age by a select group of handlers and live full time at the Zoo. As part of the Animal Embassy, a specialized group of animals that travel on programs to schools, senior centers, ...
Maryland Zoo Welcomes New Lioness and Giraffe
BALTIMORE, MD – The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is pleased to announce that Kesi, a two-year-old reticulated giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis), and Badu, a two-year-old African lioness (Panthera leo), have joined the Zoo. “We are very happy to welcome these two animals to our Zoo,” said Don Hutchinson, president/CEO of The Maryland Zoo. “Each will help ...
AZA Grants Maryland Zoo Accreditation
Silver Spring, Maryland (September 21, 2012) — The Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) today announced that The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore was granted accreditation by AZA’s independent Accreditation Commission. “Only zoos and aquariums that meet the highest standards are accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums,” said AZA ...