Autism Acceptance Day
Celebrate Autism Acceptance Month with the Zoo in partnership with Itineris. Featuring fun activities, resources, and Zoo animals, join us in supporting, including, and accepting people with autism. These festivities are included with Zoo admission or membership! What to Expect: Debut of “Zoo ABC (Animal Are Neurodiverse, Too!)” children’s book ...
Hadada Ibis
Hadada ibis are common throughout sub-Saharan Africa. They prefer moist grasslands, marshes, and wetland edges. They are also attracted to irrigated farmland. Hadada ibis are wading birds that live at the intersection of wetlands and grasslands. They roost at night in groups of up to 100 and normally remain at the same roost site year-round. During the ...
Changes Ahead for Maryland Zoo Chimpanzee Troop
–Farewell to Jambo, Hello to Abby– BALTIMORE, MD — Later this month, The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore will bid farewell to 12-year-old chimpanzee Jambo, and will welcome 35-year-old chimpanzee, Abby. “Jambo and Abby are joining new troops based on recommendations from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ (AZA) Chimpanzee Species Survival Plan ...
African Journey Construction Update: 4/10/19
The day has finally arrived! The new and renovated Lion Habitat is now open to guests, and our lions Zuri and Hassan have returned. The giraffe yards and expanded Elephant Overlook are still in progress, but with warmer weather now in the air, construction is springing forward! Check out the update below for the latest news on the renovations. Lion ...
African Journey Construction Update: 5/2/19
It sure does finally feel like spring! With the trees in bloom and just 50 days until summer, the African Journey renovations are approaching their final touches. New enrichment structures have been built in the lion habitat and the giraffe yard near Giraffe Feeding Station is almost complete. For elephants, their yard is looking lush and green and the ...
Name a Penguin Chick
The Maryland Zoo has been hatching penguin chicks for over 50 years, celebrating the arrival of Mille, chick number 1000 in 2018. Along with an ID number, sort of like a Social Security number, each penguin is named according to a specific annual theme. Past themes have included types of fish (Trigger, Tetra) and literary characters (Gatsby, ...
Help Name the Littlest Member of the Maryland Zoo’s Chimp Troop
- Vote now through Thursday, November 5 - [button color="green"]Vote Now[/button] BALTIMORE, MD – Help to name the newest female chimpanzee baby at The Maryland Zoo! The little one was born in August at the Oklahoma City Zoo and is being hand-raised at The Maryland Zoo with the intention to introduce her to a surrogate mom, chimp Abby, when she has ...
Have You Heard April 2015
Imagination Movers Live Just announced! A fun, outdoor concert event for all ages featuring the music making, body shaking Imagination Movers. See them live at the Zoo on Sunday, June 28th at 1pm. Now through Friday Zoo members and fans can get presale tickets with code mdzoo. Plus, Zoo members receive special prices on general admission and family ...
2015 Member Mornings
It’s a special benefit exclusively for Zoo members like you! Join us at the Zoo for Member Mornings in 2015. It’s your chance to get early entry and start your visit before regular Zoo hours. 2015 continues the tradition of hosting Member Mornings consistently on the first full weekend of every month so it’s easy to remember. Simply visit the ...
Information Saturday
The Zoo has quite an exciting Saturday coming up! There are two events happening at the Zoo: the Baltimore Marathon and OktoBEARfest. As busy a day it will be, please note these events will not disrupt the regular Zoo hours or your plans for a Zoo visit. The Baltimore Marathon runners will reach the Zoo at the three-mile mark, passing by Penguin ...
2014 Member Mornings
It’s a special benefit exclusively for Zoo members like you! Join us at the Zoo for Member Mornings in 2014. It’s your chance to get early entry and start your visit before regular Zoo hours. This year, we’re introducing more member mornings than ever, and for the first Member Mornings will be held consistently on the first weekend of every month so ...
Bunny BonanZOO
It’s one of the most egg-citing events of the year! Join us Easter weekend for Bunny BonanZOO. This annual family tradition features games, activities, crafts, live entertainment, and non-stop egg hunts! It’s a fun (and wild) way to celebrate the spring season. What to Expect: Photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny and Zoo mascots Sphen the ...