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 Announces Birth of a Chimpanzee
BALTIMORE, MD – The number of chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) at Maryland Zoo just grew by one. The Zoo is pleased to announce that chimpanzee, Rozi, gave birth on June 10th. Rozi (pronounced ROSE-ee) and her infant did well initially, but after a few weeks the animal care staff noticed a decline in the infant's health and became concerned that she was ...
National Zoo Keeper Week Profile – Katie K.
It’s National Zoo Keeper Appreciation Week and we’re celebrating the amazing work our zookeepers do for wildlife every day. They are the dedicated keepers, teachers, and caretakers of the animals here at the zoo. They are also some of the most Passionate hardworking people you’ll meet. The Maryland Zoo is fortunate to have expert teams of animal ...
Spotted Turtle
Spotted turtles are rare and beautiful reptiles native to eastern North America. They inhabit shallow wetlands and exist now in small, isolated populations scattered from southern Canada to Florida. Visitors to The Maryland Zoo can see spotted turtles in the Giant Tree exhibit in the Maryland Wilderness. In the cooler days of spring and fall, ...
2017 Has Been A Year To Remember
It certainly this was a year of highs and lows. While we will always remember Julius and Juma, we also want to celebrate some of the highlights of the year as well. To kick-off the year, we welcomed the lovely giraffe calf Willow, the first giraffe to be born here in 20 years. We also welcomed grizzly bear sisters Nova and ...
The Maryland Zoo Joins Efforts to Save Abandoned Flamingo Chicks in South Africa
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore has sent Jess Phillips to Cape Town, South Africa, to support the rescue and rehabilitation of 285 lesser flamingo chicks that were part of over 1,800 chicks abandoned at their nesting grounds in South Africa during an extreme drought in January. Phillips, Area Manager for Penguin Coast at The Maryland Zoo, arrived in ...
Elephant Conservation
This special Field Talk will take you into the wild for a discussion of elephant conservation efforts. We welcome Dr. Kate Evans from Elephants for Africa, one of the Zoo's most important conservation partners, to Baltimore for the next Field Talk. She will speak at the new elephant exhibit about the human-elephant conflict in Africa and the complicated and ...
Maryland Zoo Joins White House to Celebrate Endangered Species Act
BALTIMORE, MD – At the request of the White House, a team of Maryland Zoo keepers and animal ambassadors traveled to Washington, DC to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) ahead of a special proclamation by President Joe Biden. “The Endangered Species Act is critical to the mission and work of the Maryland Zoo, a ...
Maryland Zoo Mourning the Loss of Giraffe Juma
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is saddened to announce the death of five-year-old giraffe, Juma (joo-ma). Juma, mother of 9-month-old giraffe calf Willow, had been under intense care for an unknown illness, however she died overnight in the Giraffe House yesterday. “This has been a year of ups and downs with our giraffe herd,” said Don Hutchinson, ...
Maryland Zoo Announces Death of Coquerel’s Sifaka Anastasia
BALTIMORE, MD -- The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is saddened to announce the death of Anastasia, the 17-year-old female Coquerel’s sifaka (CAH-ker-rells she-FAHK) on August 12, 2021.” Female sifaka tend to play dominant roles in their troop and Ana was no exception,” stated Erin Grimm, mammal collection and conservation manager. “Ana ruled the ...
#GivingZOODay
The most generous day of the year is Tuesday, November 28th. After giving thanks, eating and shopping the sales, Giving Tuesday is a time to give back to your favorite nonprofit organizations. Here at the Zoo, we celebrate #GivingZOODay as conservation organizations like ours around the country call on supporters to help us save species from extinction ...
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 ...