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Maryland Zoo Welcomes First Penguin Chicks of the Breeding Season

BALTIMORE, MD – The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is excited to announce the hatching of two African penguin chicks – the first to hatch during the 2019-2020 breeding season at Penguin Coast. The chicks hatched in late October. “We are always thrilled to continue our successful breeding program and so far we have hatched out two chicks, to kick off ...

Maryland Zoo Welcomes First Penguin Chicks of the Breeding Season

BALTIMORE, MD – The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is excited to announce the hatching of five African penguin chicks – the first to hatch during the 2018-2019 breeding season at Penguin Coast. The chicks all hatched in mid-October. “We are thrilled to continue our breeding success every year, and so far have hatched out another five chicks to kick off ...

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Summer Snow Day at the Zoo’s Polar Bear Watch

We hope you’ll join us at The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore for a very special Beat the Heat Tuesday, this August 23rd. In addition to our 25% off admission discount and free frozen treats, guests can be part of a unique summer snow day in honor of our arctic ambassadors, the polar bears! The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is giving the polar bears a snow day ...

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Volunteer

OktoBEARfest presented by CFG Bank We need volunteers to check guests in and pour beer! (must be 18+) [button]Sign Up[/button]   Zoo BOO! We need volunteers to hand out candy and help run Halloween activities! [button]Sign Up[/button]   Zoo Zoom: ZOOmbie Run We need volunteers to direct runners and help in the race ...

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Maryland Zoo in Baltimore Celebrates Arrival of Spring with Annual Mary Sue Candies Bunny BonanZOO

The annual Mary Sue Candies Bunny BonanZOO will take place from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm on March 30, 31 and April 1 (no fooling!) featuring three days of egg-cellent fun for all!   Children can hunt for eggs in the fields of Waterfowl Lake Pavilion and redeem them for delicious Mary Sue crème egg treats. Bunny BonanZOO also includes games, crafts, the ...

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Maryland Zoo In Baltimore Celebrates Arrival Of Spring With Annual Mary Sue Candies Bunny BonanZoo

- Popular event also includes keeper chats, animal enrichment activities - BALTIMORE, MD – The annual Mary Sue Candies Bunny BonanZOO will take place from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on April 19, 20 and 21, featuring three days of egg-cellent fun for all! Children can hunt for eggs in the fields of Waterfowl Lake Pavilion and redeem them for delicious Mary ...

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Volunteer at Brew at the Zoo

The Zoo’s biggest, most important fundraiser of the year could not happen without the helping hands of volunteers pouring the brews, checking in guests and more. Volunteering is a great way to support the Zoo and its wild mission, plus, there are some serious perks in it for you, too! All Brew volunteers receive a free brew volunteer ...

Field Talks
African Primates

This special Field Talk will take you into the wild for a discussion of African primate conservation efforts. Lee Ann Rottman has worked at ZooTampa for 27 years and is currently the Zoo’s Vice President of Conservation. She has extensive knowledge of primate behavior and will be sharing her experiences in African with primate sanctuaries and their ...

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Busting Myths about Polar Bears and Climate Change

Educator Sharon B. recently returned from participating in a Climate Alliance program in Churchill, Canada with our conservation partners Polar Bears International. One thing Sharon learned on her trip was that there are a lot of myths and misunderstandings about polar bears and climate change. So, in honor of Wild About Bears Day and Polar Bear week, ...

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Babies at the Zoo — Four Warthog Piglets!

BALTIMORE, MD — The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is pleased to announce the birth of four common warthog piglets, born on Saturday, June 8 to Kumari and Kijani, the Zoo’s warthog pair. This is the third litter for Kumari, the 8-year-old female warthog. The piglets were found in the morning by the Zoo’s animal department staff who had been keeping ...

Announcing the Birth of Three Warthog Piglets

The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is pleased to announce the birth of three common warthog piglets, born on Sunday, May 3, 2015. This is the fourth litter for Kumari, the Zoo’s 10-year-old female warthog. The Zoo’s animal care staff had been keeping a close eye on the pregnant female, and were happy to find the newborn piglets the morning of May 3rd ...

Brew at the Zoo

It’s the Zoo's most important fundraiser of the year! Experience one of Baltimore’s biggest beer festivals Memorial Day weekend, May 25 & 26. Enjoy unlimited beer, wine, seltzer, and cider sampling, live music, local vendors, and, of course, all-day admission to the Zoo. VIP [SOLD OUT]: Be a VIP and gain access to a special VIP (only) area behind ...