Off Exhibit: Growing Elephant Knowledge en Espanol
Let us take you on a muy bien trip. Where? South of the U.S. border where the effort to expand care for zoo animals, especially elephants, is growing. The Zoo’s General Curator and resident elephant expert, Mike McClure, recently travelled to Mexico where he was invited to speak at a conference of Latin American Zoo professionals. Mike currently teaches ...
Off Exhibit: The Joy of Elephant Mating
The birds, the bees … and the elephants. What does it take to provide a successful breeding environment for African elephants? Part of The Maryland Zoo’s work to help save these threatened animals includes a commitment to participate in the Species Survival Plan (SSP) and develop a strong breeding program for elephants. In 2008, the Zoo welcomed ...
BB&T Bank Presents “Brew at the Zoo” Memorial Day Weekend
BB&T Bank Presents “Brew at the Zoo,” the annual outdoor festival at The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore on Saturday, May 28 and Sunday, May 29 at the Waterfowl Lake Pavilion, from 1 p.m. – 7 p.m. each day. This fun, family-friendly event provides guests with the opportunity for unlimited sampling of a diverse assortment of local and national beers and ...
Two New Arctic Fox at Polar Bear Watch
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is thrilled to announce the addition of two young Arctic fox to the Polar Bear Watch section of the Zoo. The foxes, both eight-months-old, made their debut this morning much to the delight of Zoo staff and volunteers. “Timber and Luna just completed quarantine at the Zoo hospital and have spent the last few days becoming ...
Zoo Zoom Registration Now Open
Registration for Zoo Zoom, The Maryland Zoo’s wild 8K race, is now open! Zoo Zoom will take place on Sunday, November 22, 2015 at 8:30 am. The race begins in front of the Zoo’s Mansion House, winds through Druid Hill Park and the Zoo, before racers take that one last hill passing the Mansion again before crossing the finish line back inside the Zoo ...
Maryland Zoo Welcomes New Cheetah Sisters
The Maryland Zoo is happy to announce that two female cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus), have arrived from the San Diego Wildlife Safari Park to take up residence in the African Journey section of the Zoo. Tuli and Teep are eight-year-old cheetah littermates, born at Fossil Rim Wildlife Center in Glen Rose, Texas in 2006, which have been living in San Diego for the ...
Keeper Spotlight – Shane
Most keepers say it has always been their dream to work at a Zoo. Shane took a unique path that lead to a Zookeeper job at The Maryland Zoo that you’ll learn about in the National Zookeeper Week profile below. What kind of animals do you work with or what area? Elephants How long have you been working at the zoo? 2 Months What steps did you take in ...
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 ...
Spring Returns to the Maryland Zoo
Trees are blooming, prairie dog pups are popping and the lemurs are back on Lemur Lane — all sure signs that spring has finally arrived at The Maryland Zoo! The Zoo now opens at 9:30 am each Friday, Saturday and Sunday throughout the summer. The Zoo is also open late the second Saturday of each month through September making tomorrow, Saturday May 9th the ...
The Zoo Says Goodbye to Iconic Polar Bear, Magnet
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is deeply saddened to announce the passing of zoo icon and beloved polar bear, Magnet, age 26. Magnet had recently been diagnosed with kidney disease, but had overall remained in good health. During the past several days, Magnet’s quality of life had declined sharply, and he was humanely euthanized this ...
Creature Feature – Saddle-Billed Stork
Which two birds have the longest beaks here at the zoo? Find out in this Creature Feature about the Zoo’s two Saddle-billed Storks. The following interview is with Paula Blair, animal keeper at the Maryland Zoo for close to 7 years! Paula, and her team of keepers, care for a large variety of species of animals at the Zoo, mainly including residents ...
Mary Sue Candies Bunny Bonanzoo 2015
Popular event also includes keeper chats, animal enrichment activities Spring into action with the three most egg-citing days of the year at The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore! The annual Mary Sue Candies Bunny BonanZOO will take place from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm on April 3, 4 and 5 for three days of egg-cellent fun! Children can search for eggs during the ...