Trumpeter Swans Hatch at The Maryland Zoo
BALTIMORE, MD – The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is swooning over newly hatched trumpeter swans. The Zoo welcomed two trumpeter swan hatchlings, called cygnets. The cygnets hatched after an approximately 34 day gestation period. “This is our third clutch of trumpeter swan cygnets here at the Zoo,” said Jen Kottyan, avian collection and conservation ...
Polar Bears Neva and Amelia Gray Arrive at The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
BALTIMORE, MD – The Maryland Zoo is happy to announce that Neva and Amelia Gray, two young polar bears from the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium, arrived at The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore during the early evening hours of Tuesday, October 9. Four members of the Columbus Zoo’s animal care team, along with one of the Zoo’s staff veterinarians, traveled with ...
Prairie Dog Pups Make First Appearances At The Maryland Zoo
New babies are emerging in Prairie Dog Town, The Maryland Zoo’s prairie dog colony. Tiny black-tailed prairie dog pups (Cynomys ludovicianus) started popping up above ground last week. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZ2upCxOznE Black-tailed prairie dogs are native to the western United States. Female prairie dogs have litters of ...
As Temperatures Drop, So Does Admission To The Maryland Zoo
As the calendar changes, so do the prices and hours at the Maryland Zoo. and admission will drop to just $17 per person (down from $26 during the regular season). Each January and February, the Zoo drops its admission and operating hours to reflect reduced visitor and animal activity during the coldest months of the year. “Just like people, many ...
Maryland Zoo’s Volunteer Engagement Program Recognized with National Award
Silver Spring, Maryland (September 26, 2017) — The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) announced that The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore has been recognized with AZA’s 2017 Volunteer Engagement Award for the Zoo’s innovation in The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore: 141-derful years as an urban oasis. The AZA Volunteer Engagement Award recognizes ...
“Zoobilee” Celebrates 140 Years of the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore celebrates its legacy as the third oldest zoo in America on September 23, 2016 with Zoobilee 140 — a signature anniversary event presented by Stifel. Let the penguins wear the tuxedos — you can come mingle with friends in cocktail casual while supporting the wildest place in Baltimore! Join the Zoo from 7:00 pm until ...
All About Rain Barrels
Water is a precious resource and we all can help conserve it, starting at home! One simple way to do so is with rain barrels. Rain barrels are large containers used to collect rain water that would otherwise be lost as runoff from your roof, allowing you to store water for when you need it most. Using rain barrels, we can help: Reduce peak ...
Birth of Hamerkop Chicks Announced
BALTIMORE, MD — The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is happy to announce that two female hamerkop chicks were hatched the week of August 18, 2011, and they are about to take flight from their nest in the African Aviary. http://www.youtube.com/embed/u58taJ_Va-8 Hamerkops are wading birds that forage for food in shallow water and are widely dispersed ...
Love is in the air at The Maryland Zoo!
Come learn about courtship and mating in the Animal Kingdom at our wildest event of the year! Join us on Thursday, February 14, 2013, for the Adults-Only event, Sex at the Zoo. This wild Valentine’s Day event is full of fun and surprises as members of the Zoo’s animal staff divulge the secrets, scandals, and shocking facts of jungle love! This ...
Happy Holidays from The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
From our furry family to yours, we wish you the warmest and merriest of seasons! http://www.youtube.com/embed/ycEuem7quro
Maryland Zoo Welcomes Newborn Sifaka Baby
BALTIMORE, MD — The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is pleased to announce the birth of a second male Coquerel’s sifaka (CAHK-ker-rells she-FAHK) baby born on Saturday, November 12, 2011, almost nine months to the day that his older brother Otto was born. “We observed changes in Anastasia which made us suspect she might be pregnant, but we were not sure if ...
Zoo Announces Birth of Addra Gazelle
BALTIMORE, MD — The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is welcoming a new arrival — a female addra gazelle calf born on Sunday, October 30, 2011 at approximately 8:00 am. The calf, named Elvira, weighed 4.95 kg (11 pounds) at birth, and is strong and healthy. Her parents are 9-year-old Pearl and 4-year-old Makuru. “Pearl, who gave birth to our male calf ...