Maryland Zoo Announces September and October Event Schedule
BALTIMORE, MD – Start the school year rolling with these events at The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore! Start fast and strong with “Jungle Jack Hanna”, and learn a little bit about your new friends while celebrating African Penguin and Primate Awareness day! September 7 │ 7:00 PM │ Goucher College – Kraushaar Auditorium The Maryland Zoo in ...
New Energy Efficient Lighting Upgrades from Elephant Insurance’s EcoAd Funding
BALTIMORE, MD. — The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore was presented with a check today from Kevin Chidwick, CEO of Elephant Insurance Services, and Paul Polizzotto, president and founder of CBS EcoMedia Inc., to provide financial support for the new energy-efficient LED (light-emitting diode) lighting upgrade in the Giraffe House at the Zoo. Together with Don ...
Maryland Zoo Announces Birth of Warthog Babies
BALTIMORE, MD — The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is pleased to announce the birth of four common warthog piglets, born on Wednesday, April 4 to Kumari and Kijani, the Zoo’s warthog pair. https://youtu.be/OSH4ZFKPMrc The piglets were found in the morning by the Zoo’s animal department staff who had been keeping a close eye on the pregnant female ...
Maryland Zoo Generates $24M in Annual Spending
From Maryland’s Department of Business & Economic Development: Baltimore, MD (April 19, 2012) — The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore — one of the State’s oldest and most popular tourist attractions — annually generates nearly $24 million in total spending on goods and services, $1.2 million in total state and local taxes and nearly $10 million in ...
Facebook Cover Photos from the Zoo
So you’re like millions of other Facebook folks who are making the switch to the new timeline layout. But what should you use as your all important cover photo? If you love animals, then maybe you’ll love some of the options we have for you. Take a look at the images below and choose your next great cover photo image. To download any of the photos, ...
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 ...
Maryland Zoo Bird Curator Appointed to Lead a National Penguin Program
BALTIMORE, MD – Maryland Zoo’s Bird Curator, Jen Kottyan, has been appointed to lead the national breeding and population management initiative for African penguins (Spheniscus demersus). As the Program Leader for the African Penguin Species Survival Plan© (SSP), Kottyan now oversees African penguin breeding programs at zoos accredited by the ...
Frozen Wild
Celebrate the magic of the season with Holly-Days at the Zoo! In December, join us for an appearance from Elsa and Anna and learn about animals who live in frozen environments. Don't miss out on the merry memories waiting to be made! Holly-Days are free with Zoo admission or membership. [button]Purchase Zoo Admission[/button] WHAT TO EXPECT: ...
Maryland Zoo Announces Summer Camp For Adults
BALTIMORE, MD – You can be a kid again at the Maryland Zoo’s Adult Summer Camp. The three-day camp turns grown ups into zoo insiders with special themed tours and behind-the-scenes activities. Campers will learn about animal husbandry and welfare, meet animal ambassadors, make special enrichment for the animals, and see how the zoo works to ...
African Penguin Chicks & The Chance to Name One!
It's the most wonderful time of the year, and we're not talking about the holidays—it's African penguin breeding season! We've already had four tiny, fluffy, endangered chicks hatch at Penguin Coast, so (as many of you know and look forward to each year) it's time for the announcement of the annual naming theme! This year, the penguin care ...
Zoo Damaged in Twin Snow Blizzards – How You Can Help!
During the February snowstorms, the Zoo suffered major damage to two exhibits, the Marsh Aviary and the African Aviary. There was also the loss of over 60 trees and damage to various buildings. Although no animals were harmed, both aviaries have collapsed and will need to be reconstructed. So many of you have called or emailed us asking how you can ...
Yoga At The Zoo
MAKE YOUR NEXT PRACTICE WILD Animals have been a core element of yoga poses for centuries. From downward dog to cow, to lizard, cat, and more, wildlife has a deep tie to this ancient practice. Now’s your chance to connect even closer to nature during Yoga at the Zoo. Whether you’re just beginning or you’re looking to perfect your practice, a yoga ...