Penguin Construction Update – September 24th
Construction work continues to move quickly on the foundation for several exhibit buildings including the new Penguin Interpretive Center. This building will house a classroom for penguin learning as well as indoor space featuring several underwater viewing windows. It’s sure to be a popular spot for anyone who wants to see penguins swimming up ...
Maryland Zoo Welcomes New Ring-Tailed Lemurs
BALTIMORE, MD — The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is happy to welcome two ring-tailed lemurs (Lemur catta) to the Zoo! This is a new species for the Zoo, which already has red ruffed lemurs (Varecia variegata rubra) and Coquerel’s sifaka (Propithecus verreauxi coquereli) on exhibit. Ring-tailed lemurs Alexander, age 8, and Fern, age 6, recently ...
Adult Only Overnight
Join other zoo-loving adults (21 and over) for an amazing night under the stars! You and your friends will sleep outside in the Zoo’s Main Valley and enjoy the sights and sounds of the Zoo by night. Tickets: Member: $135 per person Non-member: $145 per person All tickets include: Dinner, drinks (2 drink tickets per guest), and ...
Scout Group Overnights
Join other zoo-loving scouts for an educational sleepover in either our Penguin Education Center or Main Valley. Scouts will tour an area of the Zoo and engage in fun planned activities. Tickets: $100 per person A 25% program deposit of total Overnight cost is required at time of registration. All tickets include: Dinner and ...
Indian Peafowl
Indian peafowl are native to India and neighboring countries but are now found all over the world in feral colonies or as a domesticated species. In their native range, peafowl typically live near rivers or streams in wooded areas. They are also free-ranging in agricultural areas, villages, and even urban areas. Peafowl are active during the day and ...
Injured Turtle at The Maryland Zoo Fitted With Customized LEGO® Wheelchair
Summer 2019 LEGO Turtle Update Spring 2019 LEGO Turtle Update BALTIMORE, MD – A wild Eastern box turtle at The Maryland Zoo is on the mend and on the move thanks to some clever engineering using LEGO® bricks. “In July, an injured turtle was found in Druid Hill Park by a Zoo employee, and was brought to the Zoo’s hospital for treatment,” ...
Heavy Hearts as Maryland Zoo Says Goodbye to Julius
He had a very challenging start to life, and it is with heavy hearts that The Maryland Zoo announces the death of young giraffe calf, Julius. “It’s hard to put our emotions into words right now,” said Don Hutchinson, president and CEO of the Zoo. “Our veterinary staff and our animal care team put their lives on hold to try and nurse Julius back to ...
Northern Pintail
Northern pintail are widespread across many types of habitat during the summer breeding season, but seem to prefer prairie and tundra habitats that provide shallow lakes, ponds, and marshes. They spend winters in coastal wetlands as well as inland waters, and can be seen on the Chesapeake Bay in winter. You can see Northern pintail at The Maryland Zoo ...
Ostrich
Wild ostriches live in Africa’s savannahs and semi-arid Sahel region. They once populated parts of the Middle East but were hunted to extinction there by the mid 20th century. They are located in the African Journey area of the Zoo, next to the flamingos. Ostriches graze alongside other large herbivores such as zebra and antelope. The Maryland Zoo ...
Maryland Zoo Announces Birth of Coquerel’s Sifaka
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is pleased to announce the birth of a Coquerel’s sifaka (CAHK-ker-rells she-FAHK) born on Tuesday, October 25, 2015. “We are so excited to have this new baby join our sifaka troop,” stated Erin Cantwell, mammal collection and conservation manager. “Mom and baby have spent the past weeks bonding in a quiet off-exhibit ...
Off Exhibit: Inside Animal Operations
With more than 130 acres of land, 80+ buildings, and hundreds of animals there are bound to be some wild logistical challenges. Enter Cristina Lauri, the Maryland Zoo’s Animal Operations Manager. What exactly does the operation consist of? A challenging, fast-paced, anything-that-can-happen-will-happen set of daily scenarios. Working with wildlife and ...
Fourth Sifaka Born at the Zoo Since April 2011
BALTIMORE, MD — The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is pleased to announce the birth of a Coquerel’s sifaka (CAHK-ker-rells she-FAHK) born on Saturday, March 22, 2014. “We are happy to say that the baby is quite healthy,” stated Carey Ricciardone, mammal collection and conservation manager. “Mom and baby have been bonding well in a quiet off-exhibit ...