Maryland Zoo Announces Holly-Days Weekends
New events celebrate the season this November & December BALTIMORE, MD – Break out your ugly sweaters! Maryland Zoo today announced a jolly new way to celebrate the season. The promotion, called Holly-Days, features four weekends of holiday events, storytimes, crafts, photo ops, Hanukkah traditions, Elf on the Shelf scavenger hunts and, of ...
To Save a Species
By Sarah Evans Over the past four years, Jess Phillips has dived deep into the world of African penguins. As area manager of the Zoo’s Penguin Coast exhibit, he leads the team that oversees the largest colony of African penguins in North America while also tending to white-breasted cormorants and pink-backed pelicans. “I’m a horse guy,” he says ...
Maryland Zoo Welcomes Addra Gazelle Calf
BALTIMORE, MD -- The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore recently welcomed an Addra gazelle calf. The male calf was born on Wednesday, November 7, to parents Wren and Mukuru. The Zoo’s herd is now made up of four animals. The females, Wren and Pipit, are named for birds, so to stick with that theme, the animal care team has named the calf Merle, which is ...
Carnivore Chow Down
It's not every day you see a fierce predator with their prey. Join us Sunday (8/4) to watch as carnivores such as the cheetahs, grizzlies, and otters receive special meals throughout the Zoo. Whole prey items are a form of enrichment periodically provided to animals at the Zoo. Special meals like this are not live, yet encourage the animals to use ...
October 16th
It's not every day you see a fierce predator with their prey. Join us Friday (10/16) to watch as carnivores such as the polar bears, grizzlies, otters, and eagle receive special meals throughout the Zoo. Whole prey items are a form of enrichment periodically provided to animals at the Zoo. Special meals like this are not live, yet encourage the ...
Maryland Zoo Releases Sustainability Plan
BALTIMORE, MD – Because the well-being of animals around the globe is tied to the health of our planet, Maryland Zoo today released a detailed Sustainability Plan that will reduce the Zoo’s energy and water consumption while incorporating green practices into every facet of the Zoo’s management and operations. [button]View the full ...
Maryland Zoo Welcomes New Calf to its Sitatunga Herd
June 1, 2023 (BALTIMORE, MD) – The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is pleased to announce the newest member of its sitatunga herd. A female calf was born to the adult female, Ally, and male, Beau, on May 23rd. Since then, the mother and calf have been bonding in the sunshine behind the scenes until the calf is ready to join the larger herd. The new calf joins ...
The Maryland Zoo Announces Birth of Female Blue Duiker Calf, Marigold
BALTIMORE, MD – The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is pleased to announce the birth of a female blue duiker (DIKE-er) named Marigold. She was born on July 24th to Flower (female) and Kuruka (male). The birth was a result of a breeding recommendation from the Blue Duiker Species Survival Plan (SSP) coordinated by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums ...
Maryland Zoo Announces New Addra Gazelle Calf
BALTIMORE, MD -- The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore welcomed a female Addra gazelle calf earlier this winter. “Magpie” was born on Saturday, December 1, 2018, to parents Pipit and Mukuru. The Zoo’s herd is now made up of five animals. “The females, Wren and Pipit, are named for birds and so the animal care team has kept with the theme and named ...
Zoo Zoom
Get ready to unleash your inner animal because Zoo Zoom is back! This timed 5K race will take you through a scenic route surrounded by the sights and sounds of the Zoo. As you run, you'll encounter fun animal-themed pit stops, where you can refuel with refreshments and pose with a few of our animal ambassadors. If you're not feeling up for the full 5K ...
People Flocking to New Animal Webcams at the Maryland Zoo
- See flamingo, giraffe, lion and penguins live online! - BALTIMORE, MD – There’s a new species of reality TV at The Maryland Zoo thanks to the addition of live cameras in the animal habitats now streaming online! Zoo fans can tune in via four links on the Zoo’s website. Two of the cameras center on the newly expanded and renovated African ...
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 ...