Rescued & Rehabbed Zoo Residents
We are currently caring for a rescued North American river otter pup at the Zoo hospital. In late May, we received a call alerting us that an orphaned 1-month-old pup was taken in by rangers at a Maryland State Park and needed immediate care. After being transported to the Zoo’s hospital for assessment, the healthy female pup is being cared for by our ...
Come Bid Farewell to Nora, a Popular River Otter Who Is Leaving the Maryland Zoo
BALTIMORE, MD – Now is the last chance to bid farewell to Nora, a popular otter at Maryland Zoo who will be moving to Virginia Living Museum in Newport News, VA at the end of September. Nora’s name is an anagram of her species, North American river otter (Lontra canadensis). She was rescued as a pup last year after being abandoned by her mother in the ...
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 ...
The Zoo’s Adopted Baby Chimpanzee Has Been Named!
-- Hello Maisie! -- BALTIMORE, MD – Thanks to thousands of avid chimpanzee fans, The Maryland Zoo’s newest addition to the chimpanzee troop has been officially named “Maisie!” By the time voting closed at midnight on Thursday, Maisie was the winner in a tight race, with over 9,500 votes cast! Runners-up were Asha, Olivia, Nyota and ...
The Year in Review — 2020 Highlights
While people across the world took a global time-out this year, nature continued to stir and animal care staff at the Zoo continued to care. It certainly was a tumultuous and unpredictable year, but 2020 helpfully reminded us of the interconnectedness of humans, animals, and the natural world. The year taught us to be creative, resourceful, and tolerant of ...
Get Ready For the Wildest Valentine’s Day Event of the Season!
BALTIMORE, MD – Do you know how to woo a rhino? Are your courting attempts as attractive as an elephant’s? Spice up your Valentine’s Day by learning from the Casanovas of the animal kingdom at Sex at the Zoo on Saturday, February 16, 2019. Whether you’re single or have a mate, you can improve your moves with tips from the animals at The Maryland ...
Member Savings at AVAM in April & May
Maryland Zoo Members are no strangers to truly WILD exhibits (and great discounts)! And this spring Maryland Zoo can enjoy both as The American Visionary Arts Museum. Zoo members can take advantage of exclusive BOGO (Buy One, Get One FREE) admission tickets to AVAM during April and May 2014! AVAM, located in downtown Baltimore, is the official national ...
HalloQueen Spooktacular
The drag brunch of your nightmares is here, with a few tricks but mostly treats. Ready yourself in your best costume for an afternoon on our historic Mansion porch. You'll enjoy bottomless drinks and a buffet fit for a ghost with the most, as well as hilarious skits, high-energy burlesque performances, and absolute ridiculousness with our guest queens. There ...
Leopard Tortoise
Leopard tortoises are native to the dry savannahs of central and southern Africa. They belong to the family of “land tortoises” known as Testudinae. Africa supports more species of land tortoise than anywhere else. The Maryland Zoo has leopard tortoises on exhibit in its African Journey portion of the Zoo. Leopard tortoises are well adapted to ...
Chimpanzee Born at the Maryland Zoo
- It’s a girl! - BALTIMORE, MD – The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is thrilled to announce the birth of a female chimpanzee, born on Friday, July 5, 2019, to 29-year-old chimpanzee Bunny. The Zoo’s animal care staff had been keeping a close eye on the pregnant female, and were happy to observe her having an uncomplicated labor and delivery. Mom and ...
Royal Farms Golf Tournament Raises over $110,000 for The Maryland Zoo
BALTIMORE, MD — September 12, 2011 — Today, the Royal Farms Convenience Store Chain donated a check totaling over $110,000 to The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, proceeds from today’s Second Annual Royal Farms Golf Outing held at the Rolling Road Golf Club in Catonsville. Golfers had a bit of a surprise at check in this morning when, there to greet ...
Brew at the Zoo Band Lineup Announced
M&T Bank presents “Brew at the Zoo,” the annual outdoor festival at TheMaryland Zoo in Baltimore on Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26 from 1 p.m. - 7 p.m. each day. This fun, family-friendly event provides guests with the opportunity for unlimited sampling of a diverse assortment of local and national beers, while absorbing some local live ...