Wild About Giraffes!
We’re wild about giraffes every day--but especially on World Giraffe Day! Did you know that World Giraffe Day is on June 21st because it is the longest day of the year? And there’s no better time to celebrate the animal with the longest neck! Visit us on June 25th to celebrate with us in person - giraffe activities will be taking place at the Giraffe ...
Maryland Zoo Lion Pride to Temporarily Move
BALTIMORE, MD – As The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore continues with the expansion of the African Journey section, the Zoo’s pride of lions, Hassan, Zuri and Luke will temporarily move behind the scenes. During the time while they are behind the scenes, four-year-old Luke will be leaving The Maryland Zoo to make his home as a companion with several female ...
African Journey Construction Update: 11/23/18
As busy as bees collecting pollen, a bird building a nest, or a pride of lions hunting, the construction crews at the renovation site of the elephant, giraffe, and lion habitats keep working away, even as the season begins to change and temperatures drop. Some of the changes you'll see in this update are touches that may seem small but will have a big ...
Wild About Enrichment!
This day is a real treat, and we don’t just mean for the human visitors. See some of your favorite animals get special treats and toys and learn all about the Zoo’s animal enrichment program. Be sure to bring a good camera as this is a guaranteed opportunity to see animals at their most active times. We hope you can join us! 10:00 - ...
Maryland Zoo Lion Habitat Reopens Tomorrow
BALTIMORE, MD –The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is pleased to announce the opening of the newly renovated lion habitat in the African Journey section of the Zoo. The lion habitat, along with the giraffe and elephant habitats, has been undergoing sweeping changes since construction began in the spring of 2018. The lion habitat was designed to create ...
Maryland Zoo Welcomes Amur Leopard Sofiya Back to Renovated Habitat
BALTIMORE, MD – The Maryland Zoo is welcoming Sofiya the Amur leopard back to her newly renovated habitat along the boardwalk in African Journey. “Sofiya was temporarily relocated to another part of the Zoo while the renovations took place over the past 7 ½ months,” stated Kirby Fowler, president & CEO of the Zoo. “She’s had a few days to ...
Otter Habitat Renovation
Some otterly exciting changes are taking place in the Maryland Wilderness. The North American river otter habitat, home to otters Piper and Hudson, is getting some upgrades. Over the next several months, you'll notice that the otters will not be viewable, and pathways in the Maryland Wilderness may be closed at times as improvements are made to the three ...
Otter Renovation Update: March 2021
Some otterly exciting changes are taking place in the Maryland Wilderness. The North American river otter habitat, home to otters Piper and Hudson, is getting some upgrades. Over the next several months, you’ll notice that the otters will not be viewable, and pathways in the Maryland Wilderness may be closed* at times as improvements are made to the three ...
Otter Renovation Update: July 2021
The North American river otter habitat, home to otters Piper and Hudson, has been getting some upgrades over the last few months. This week, the finishing touches (think adding water!) are being put on the project so that the energetic inhabitants of the habitat can swim, scurry and sniff around their new space. If all goes to plan, Zoo guests will see Piper ...
Zoo Visits in Colder Weather
What animals will you see on a visit to the Zoo during the winter months? See below for a list of the species you’re likely to encounter during winter months at the Zoo. Which animals you see is largely dependent upon weather conditions. During extremely cold temperatures, this list may change due to the needs of our animals. While every effort is made to ...
Black Crowned Crane
Black crowned cranes live in equatorial Africa, in wetland portions of grasslands and open savannahs, flooded lowlands, and wet croplands. Visitors to The Maryland Zoo can see Black crowned cranes from the boardwalk in the African Journey exhibit. Black crowned cranes are monogamous birds that form pairs for life. Pairs can be seen together even ...
Maryland Zoo Debuts New Mobile Site
BALTIMORE, MD — No matter where your travels may take you, you can now access a new version of The Maryland Zoo’s website from your smart phone. It’s mobile-compatible and fully optimized for any device. “Visits to the Zoo’s website from mobile devices are up 188 percent year-over-year and mobile devices now account for 19 percent of total ...