Press Release: Maryland Zoo Begins Construction on Penguin Exhibit
BALTIMORE, MD — The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore has broken ground on a new penguin exhibit which will encompass a 1.5-acre parcel of land in the middle of the Zoo adjacent to current entrance to The African Journey exhibit. The exhibit, scheduled to open in late 2014 or early 2015, will cost approximately $10 million and provide enough space to allow the ...
The Maryland Zoo Achieves Notable Success in 2012 (FY)
BALTIMORE – 409,843 spins of the turnstiles! The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is celebrating a successful end to Fiscal Year 2012 with a total count of 409,843 visitors, an increase of 35,232 visitors over FY2011. “As with most businesses, we set higher goals for ourselves every year, and this year we were thrilled to hit the 400,000 visitor mark, which ...
In The Field: Zoo Educator Sharon B at Polar Bears International
Zoo Educator Sharon B. is visiting our conservation partner Polar Bears International in Churchill, Canada this week. Follow her blog updates to find out what's going on in the field! Support fieldwork! Your gift, large or small, helps the Zoo's conservation programs near and far. Donate Today Update 1: Visiting Churchill is an amazing ...
Introducing “Egg Watch” Cam For Nesting Swans
The Maryland Zoo’s trumpeter swan pair has egg-citing new additions to their nest and the Zoo has set up a wildlife camera so viewers can take a peek while waiting for the first peep. Viewers will be able to watch the pair caring for their fifth clutch, situated in a wooded grassy area next to the large pond in the Maryland Wilderness Farmyard. The ...
New, Improved Parking Lot Makes It Easier to Roll Your Crew Into the Maryland Zoo
The lot features a state-of-the-art water runoff collection system, and covered bike parking BALTIMORE, MD – There’s now a better way to roll your crew into the Maryland Zoo. After a decade of planning and a year of construction, The Zoo has completely overhauled its parking lot to provide a superior experience for guests, whether they ...
Unpacking the Buzz About the Infestation
Have you recently noticed lanternflies outside? We’ve been getting questions from guests about them and maybe you have questions yourself. We wanted to help shed some light on the subject and provide guidance on how to possibly deal with this scourge. What are spotted lanternflies? The spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula), or SLF, is a ...
Maryland Zoo and Peabody Heights Launch a Conservation Collaboration
Sales of Sweet Pea’s Promise, a new pale ale named for an endangered chick, support African penguin conservation. BALTIMORE, MD – To celebrate the 10th anniversary of its award-winning Penguin Coast habitat, Maryland Zoo has teamed up with Peabody Heights Brewery on a new limited release pale ale. Called Sweet Pea’s Promise, the beer is named for ...
Sip & Stroll Zoo Happy Hours Return This Fall
BALTIMORE, MD – The popular Sip & Stroll adults-only small group happy hours have been scheduled for September and October. Guests will enjoy local craft beers and wine while taking a guided twilight tour of the Zoo, focusing on a specific zoo-themed topic each evening. Sip & Strolls will be held from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm with themes varying ...
Maryland Department of Natural Resources
In this Virtual Field Talk, we don’t need to travel any further than the beautiful state of Maryland to hear from Dr. Cindy P. Driscoll, State Fish & Wildlife Veterinarian for Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR)! Dr. Driscoll is the first wildlife and aquatic veterinarian for the state and works at the Cooperative Oxford Laboratory in ...
Maryland Zoo in Baltimore Announces Loss of Female Ostrich
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is saddened to announce the passing of 18-year-old ostrich, Laverne. “Laverne was a very interesting ostrich with a big personality. She responded well to her training programs allowing the African Watering Hole team and medical staff to monitor and treat her age-related arthritis symptoms,” said Jen Kottyan, avian ...
Maryland Zoo Announces Loss of Female Cheetahs
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is saddened to announce the death of nine-year-old female cheetah siblings Tuli and Teep from veno-occlusive disease, a genetic, cheetah-specific liver disease that was diagnosed from liver biopsies in late December. Both had been under intense care by veterinary and animal staff at the Zoo for the past several weeks and had ...
Volunteer Spotlights
We are celebrating National Volunteer Appreciation Week (April 11-18) by honoring our many wild and wonderful volunteers. The volunteers highlighted below are only a handful of over 1,000 individuals that provide over 36,000 hours of service to support all functions of the Zoo, such as maintaining our beautiful campus, teaching our guests about ...