Maryland Zoo Welcomes First Penguin Chicks of the Breeding Season
BALTIMORE, MD – The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is excited to announce the hatching of three African penguin chicks – the first to hatch during the 2020-2021 breeding season at Penguin Coast. The chicks hatched on September 18th, September 22nd and October 4th. “It’s amazing to me that we are in our 53rd year working with African penguins. We are ...
Maryland Zoo Mourning Otter Mary
BALTIMORE -- The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore staff is mourning one of their most charismatic animals, Mary the river otter. Mary was humanely euthanized on Monday, October 19, 2020 after a rapid decline in health. “Mary had remarkably few medical issues during her long life here at the Zoo,” said Dr. Ellen Bronson, senior director of animal health, ...
The Zoo’s Adopted Baby Chimpanzee Has Been Named!
-- Hello Maisie! -- BALTIMORE, MD – Thanks to thousands of avid chimpanzee fans, The Maryland Zoo’s newest addition to the chimpanzee troop has been officially named “Maisie!” By the time voting closed at midnight on Thursday, Maisie was the winner in a tight race, with over 9,500 votes cast! Runners-up were Asha, Olivia, Nyota and ...
Maryland Zoo Admission Drops with the Temperatures
-- Beginning December 1, all tickets $15 through February 2021 -- BALTIMORE, MD – As the weather outside turns frightful, the Maryland Zoo will remain delightful with discounted winter pricing. From Tuesday, December 1, 2020, until Sunday, February 28, 2021, admission will be $15 per person, with children under two and Zoo members still free. Timed ...
Maryland Zoo Welcomes Two Red-Tailed Guenon!
-- They will reside in Chimpanzee Forest with the colobus monkeys - BALTIMORE, MD -- The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is excited to welcome two Schmidt’s red-tailed guenon (gweh·nuhn) to the Chimpanzee Forest! The recently introduced pair are six-year-old female, Naim (nye-em), from ZooTampa at Lowry Park and five-year-old male, Gus, from Zoo Atlanta ...
Okapi Conservation Project
In this Virtual Field Talk, we will travel with Lucas Meers to the Democratic Republic of Congo--by way of his home base in Florida--to learn about the work of the Okapi Conservation Project. Join us to hear about the challenges facing this endangered species and the efforts by and with the local community to protect them. No registration needed! Just ...
Name a Precious Penguin Chick
The Maryland Zoo and Smyth Jewelers are adding some bling to this year’s chicks in the ever-growing African penguin colony! The Zoo has been hatching penguin chicks for more than 50 years and this year, the Penguin Coast animal are team has selected gemstones as the theme for naming chicks hatched during the 2020-2021 season. Previous themes include ...
Polar Bear Behavior
Here at the Zoo, we care for two young polar bear half-sisters, Neva and Amelia Gray, at Polar Bear Watch. The bears came to us from Columbus Zoo & Aquarium in October 2018 at the recommendation of the Species Survival Plan. Polar Bear Watch is also home to grizzly bear sisters, Nova and Nita, as well as female bald eagle, Vega. Polar bears are one of ...
Wine in the Wilderness
Enjoy the sights and sounds of nature with wine in hand at Wine in the Wilderness! Visit with native species like bobcats, river otters, and farmyard animals before spreading out your picnic blanket to enjoy sips from your keepsake wine glass while enjoying live music under trees adorned with sparkling cafe lights. Plus, each and every ticket supports our ...
African Journey Keeper Chat
Meet at the lion habitat and learn all about the animals in African Journey that the keepers know better than anyone! Meet lioness Zuri and male Hassan, and ask their keepers all of your big cat questions before learning about giraffes, warthogs, cheetahs, and more. *PLEASE NOTE: Due to animal care priorities, some scheduled activities may be ...
Rhino Naming Fundraiser
We recently welcomed two young southern white rhinos to the Zoo. In order to raise funds for the care of these BIG new additions to the African Watering Hole, along with the other 130+ species in our care, we are doing something new. For every $100 donation made to the Zoo below, donors will receive one entry into the naming contest for the chance to ...
The Maryland Zoo Welcomes New Male Duiker
BALTIMORE, MD – The Maryland Zoo is happy to announce the arrival of a male duiker (dye-ker), Kuruka, from the Dallas Zoo. Kuruka (Coo-roo-ka) is 11-months-old and came to the Zoo to be paired with 4-year-old female duiker Flower, as recommended by the Blue Duiker Species Survival Plan (SSP.). After spending the required 30 days in quarantine, ...