National Zoo Keeper Week Profile – Carolina D.
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 ...
Recycling for Chimps
One of the biggest threats to chimpanzees and other great apes is the mining of columbite tantalite or “coltan,” an important mineral utilized by many electronic devices such as cell phones. Coltan is primarily mined in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in Central Africa, where animals like chimpanzees, gorillas and okapis live. The ...
North American Ruddy Duck
The ruddy duck is a strictly New World species that spends its summer breeding season in northwest “prairie pothole” country. This territory stretches from the northern Great Plains states up into Canada. Ruddy ducks winter on the Pacific and Atlantic coasts, across the southern United States, and into Mexico and Central America. They can be spotted ...
Addra Gazelle
Addra gazelles live in Africa’s Sahara desert region, from Mauritania to Sudan. They move seasonally from scrub land during the dry season to desert during the wet season. See the Addra Gazelle on exhibit in the African Journey area of The Maryland Zoo. Addra gazelles have adapted well to their harsh and arid habitat. They browse and graze mainly on ...
Red-footed Tortoise
Native to Central and South America, red-footed tortoises inhabit tropical forest and open grasslands. The Maryland Zoo features red-footed tortoises among its Animal Ambassadors, which are introduced to audiences in education programs on and off grounds. Red-footed tortoises are most active during the day and immediately after rain. They are ...
African Journey Construction Update: 6/11/19
It's almost here! The climbing structure for lions is complete, giraffe shade structures have been hung, and elephants are finally beginning to explore their brand new yard. It's been over a year since this extensive renovation project began and we're more than excited to share the new exhibits with our guests. Join us for the African Journey Celebration ...
New Lion Exhibit Complete At The Maryland Zoo
Have You Missed Us? Visit Zuri and Hassan in their newly renovated habitat! The first of three major exhibit renovation projects is now complete. Explore the totally new lion viewing area! Feel the impact of floor-to-ceiling glass windows, a whole new view of the habitat of Africa’s biggest cats, and more. The renovated habitat has a ...
Changes Coming to Cheetah Habitat at the Maryland Zoo
-- Refu and Wgasa to move out, cheetahs from Omaha to move in -- BALTIMORE, MD – Today, The Maryland Zoo’s cheetah brother pair, four-year-olds Refu and Wgasa, will be moving from Baltimore to the Lee G. Simmons Conservation Park and Wildlife Safari in Ashland, Nebraska. The Lee G. Simmons Conservation Park, which is run by Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo ...
African Journey Construction: Final Update
It's here! The 🐘 water cannon and mud pit, the 🦁 climbing structure, the 🦒barriers perfect for hanging food and fun...the NEW African Journey habitats are #AllForAnimals and better than ever! See the transformation and each of the great features below...then see for yourself when you come for a visit! We can't wait to share ...
Maryland Zoo Bids Farewell to Alaska the Polar Bear
BALTIMORE, MD — The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is saddened to announce the passing of beloved female polar bear, Alaska. Alaska had been suffering from kidney failure, a common ailment for geriatric bears, but had overall remained in good health until recently. During the past several weeks, Alaska’s quality of life had declined sharply and she was ...
Alpaca
Alpacas are the smallest of the domesticated camelid species. They have slender bodies, long and shaggy necks, and camel-like faces. Huacaya (Wa-kee-a) alpacas have dense, crimped fleece while Suri (Sur-ee) alpacas have fine, lustrous fleece that grows in long locks. About 90% of all alpacas in North America are Huacaya, including those at the Zoo. See ...
Maryland Zoo Adopts Lion Cub from Zoo Miami
BALTIMORE, MD — The Maryland Zoo, working in conjunction with Zoo Miami, has welcomed a new lion cub which will be raised with the brother and sister cub born at The Maryland Zoo in October. This young female cub, named Zuri, was part of an original litter of three (two males and one female) that were born at Zoo Miami on September 24th. Following the ...