The Giraffe House is currently closed for Kipi and her calf.
Maryland Zoo Mourns Loss of Chimpanzee Renee
BALTIMORE, MD — Renee, one of the female chimpanzees at The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, was found dead in her night quarters by staff on Wednesday morning, January 29, 2014. “Renee had been given her bi-annual physical exam on Tuesday and was recovering from the procedure slowly but well under the supervision of animal care staff Tuesday afternoon,” ...
Sandhill Crane
Most sandhill cranes migrate between northern breeding grounds in the U.S., Canada and Alaska and southern wintering grounds in the U.S. and northern Mexico. Three sub-populations of sandhill crane living in Mississippi, Florida, and Cuba respectively are known to be non-migratory. These large and elegant birds are always found near water in open grassland ...
Southern White Rhinoceros
There are two subspecies of white rhino. Southern white rhinos live almost exclusively in the country of South Africa. Northern white rhinos were formerly found in several countries in east and central Africa but are now critically endangered, teetering on the brink of extinction, with less than a handful living in a Kenyan wildlife reserve. Both ...
First Penguin Chicks of the Season Hatch
BALTIMORE, MD — The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is happy to announce that four African penguin chicks have hatched at the Zoo already this year. “Breeding season started early this year, and these are the first chicks to hatch,” said Jen Kottyan, avian collection and conservation manager. “So far they are thriving under the care of their parents, and ...
We Have a Winner (of a brand new MINI!)
The Zoo’s Drive Me Wild car giveaway has come to an end which means we have a winner in our random drawing. We’re pleased to announce that Patricia R. from here in Baltimore, MD was drawn as the winner and has taken ownership of a brand new Mini Cooper courtesy of MINI of BALTIMORE. [caption id="attachment_3500" align="alignright" width="300"] Mini ...
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, ...
Exhibit Information for January 25th -27th
The Zoo will be open this weekend with winter hours, but with colder temperatures continuing to affect the Baltimore area, not all exhibits will be open from Saturday, January 25th through Monday, January 27th. Please see below for a complete look at what animals will be visible: The polar bears, ravens and Arctic foxes will remain on exhibit for the ...
Third Colobus Monkey Baby Born
BALTIMORE, MD — The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is pleased to announce the birth of black-and-white colobus monkey born in the Chimpanzee Forest on Monday, December 30, 2013. This is the third baby for The Maryland Zoo’s colobus pair, Keri, age 16 and Bisi, age 21. “Gonzo,” born in April 2012, was the first offspring for the troop, followed by ...
Pizza Party with Bunny
Hop into spring with an egg-citing dining experience at the Zoo! This festive afternoon will be filled with delicious food and springtime fun inside our historic Mansion House porch. Gather with family and friends for a pizza party featuring a tasty menu, including Bunny's favorite—carrot cake! While you dine, enjoy lively music, get creative with ...
Alpaca
Alpacas are the smallest of the domesticated camelid species. They have slender bodies, long and shaggy necks, and camel-like faces. Huacaya (Wa-kee-a) alpacas have dense, crimped fleece while Suri (Sur-ee) alpacas have fine, lustrous fleece that grows in long locks. About 90% of all alpacas in North America are Huacaya, including those at the Zoo. See ...
Blue Duiker
Blue duikers live throughout central, eastern, and southern Africa. They inhabit a wide variety of forest and woodlands, including lowland rainforest, gallery forest, coastal scrub farmland, dense thicket, and montane forest. Blue duikers are forest antelope that spend most of their time foraging for fruit and other plant materials to eat. They are most ...
W.I.L.D. Zero-Waste Challenge
The W.I.L.D. Zero-Waste Challenge is a 31-day, global challenge in July that encourages participants to build eco-friendly habits and reduce their carbon footprint! The Maryland Zoo is collaborating with other accredited zoos and aquariums across North America to make a positive impact on the planet! W.I.L.D. stands for Walk Intentionally, Live ...