Snow Leopards
Questions about snow leopards from a 5th grade student (Note: The Maryland Zoo does not have snow leopards) Snow leopards are carnivores that feed mostly on mountain sheep, deer and ibex but also on medium sized birds, marmots (which are like groundhogs), pikas, hares and other small mammals. When wild prey is scarce, they may resort to feeding on ...
Flamingo Resources
From Student J: Seaworld has a nice info book section on flamingos which also includes an excellent bibliography of books and magazine articles. Many other zoos have flamingos. When I search for information on animals, I tend to always put the animals name and the word zoo in the search criteria. Upon doing this, I came up with decent information from ...
Black Bears
This special Field Talk will take you into the wild for a discussion of Black Bear conservation efforts. Harry Spiker, Game Mammal Section Leader for Maryland’s Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife & Heritage Service, will speak about the status of wild black bears and his work as Maryland’s lead Black Bear Biologist. Learn what field experts ...
Zoo History
Using historic photos and vintage Zoo maps, this tour charts the history of the Maryland Zoo from its inception in 1876 as a park attraction to its current role as a landmark cultural and conservation organization in Baltimore. Tickets: Adult Zoo Member (21+): $65 Adult Non-Member (21+): $70 Tickets include: Three (3) drinks (beer, ...
Maryland Zoo Welcomes Sitatunga Calf
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore welcomed a sitatunga calf to its growing herd. The female calf was born on Monday, June 4 to first-time parents, Jess and Jabari. “She is a healthy eight-pound calf,” stated Erin Cantwell, mammal collection and conservation manager at the Zoo. “This is Jess’ first baby, and she is a very attentive mom. The calf is ...
Maryland Zoo Welcomes Two Polynesian Pigs to Farmyard
BALTIMORE, MD – The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is squealing with delight over two new additions to the Farmyard area – KuneKune pigs. The pigs are both male, and are named Orville and Wilbur. They were born on February 23, 2018. KuneKune (pronounced cooney cooney) pigs are native to New Zealand. The short-snouted and short-legged, hairy pigs are named ...
Kunekune Pig
Kunekunes (pronounced “cooney cooney”) are a small breed of domesticated pig. In fact, they are smaller and fatter than most domesticated pigs (hence their name). They have round bellies, stubby legs, and short snouts. Most also have one or more chin tassels, called “piri piri,” which are a distinctive trait of the breed. Kunekune coats vary in ...
African Journey Construction Update: 9/24/18
Tons of dirt moved, gigantic rock structures created, old barriers demolished, new pathways laid out...these are just a few of the recent happening behind the construction fences in the African Journey area of the Zoo where the lion, giraffe, and elephant habitats are being renovated. Take a look below at a few behind-the-scenes views of the progress on ...
Maryland Zoo Welcomes Addra Gazelle Calf
BALTIMORE, MD -- The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore recently welcomed an Addra gazelle calf. The male calf was born on Wednesday, November 7, to parents Wren and Mukuru. The Zoo’s herd is now made up of four animals. The females, Wren and Pipit, are named for birds, so to stick with that theme, the animal care team has named the calf Merle, which is ...
Maryland Zoo Mourning Loss of Rhino Jaharo
BALTIMORE -- The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is saddened to announce the death of Jaharo, the Zoo’s six-year-old male rhinoceros, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 27, 2019, in the early afternoon. “Jaharo had been undergoing treatment for serious health issues, but was eating, drinking and behaving normally for the past several weeks,” stated ...
Maryland Zoo Lion Habitat Reopens Tomorrow
BALTIMORE, MD –The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is pleased to announce the opening of the newly renovated lion habitat in the African Journey section of the Zoo. The lion habitat, along with the giraffe and elephant habitats, has been undergoing sweeping changes since construction began in the spring of 2018. The lion habitat was designed to create ...
Zoo Zoom: ZOOmbie Run
The undead are on the move at this year’s Zoo Zoom! Shuffle, sprint, or stagger your way through a 5k run (timed thanks to our friends at Blue Cheetah Timing) or 1-mile walk (not timed) alongside fellow zo(o)mbies. After the race, enjoy Halloween fun—your ticket also grants you entry to the Zoo and our bewitching Zoo BOO! festival the same day, where ...