Broad-headed Skink
Broad-headed skinks are native to the central and southeastern United States. They live in open, moist wooded areas. They are known to inhabit the coastal plain of southern Maryland and the Eastern Shore. At the Zoo, you can see broad-headed skinks in the Meadow exhibit in Maryland Wilderness. Broad-headed skinks are active during the day but not ...
#GivingZOOday 2019
The most generous day of the year is Tuesday, December 3rd. After giving thanks, eating and shopping the sales, #GivingTuesday is a time to give back to your favorite nonprofit organizations. Here at the Zoo, we celebrate #GivingZOOday as conservation organizations like ours around the country call on supporters to help us save species from ...
Artsy Animals (Canceled)
Grab your paintbrushes and join us for this artsy class with animals! During this program, we’ll make our own artwork and maybe even watch a zoo animal create their own masterpiece. Activities are developed for children between the ages of 2-12 although all ages are welcome to attend as these programs are designed for the whole ...
Exhibit Engineers
Ever wonder what it takes to create new exhibits at the Zoo? Participants will learn the process in creating the perfect habitat as we design sample exhibits for Zoo animals. *Participating Science Explorers must be 8-14 years old. Tickets: Member: $7 Non-member: $11 (Does not include Zoo admission) Zoo members, to receive your ticket ...
Crawly Critters
Explore the wide world of insects in this crawly critter class. Together we’ll explore and learn about these backyard creatures and the other friends that live in the dirt. Tickets: Member: $7 per participant Non-member: $11 per participant (Does not include Zoo admission) Children (under age 2): FREE Please note: Participating ...
Animal Olympics
Can you run like a cheetah? Can you camouflage yourself better than a mammal? Can you see better than an owl? Answer these questions and more when we compete and compare themselves to some amazingly talented animals. Together we will work to explore the unique skills animals have to survive where they live and learn about some amazing animal ...
Movers & Shakers
Jump, slither, climb and crawl your way to the Zoo as we explore the ways of locomotion and how animals move throughout the Animal Kingdom. We’ll also learn more about some animals that move large distances and migrate to different areas of the world! Tickets: Member: $7 per participant Non-member: $11 per participant (Does not include Zoo ...
Skeletons of Fun
Grab your magnifying glasses and get ready to solve some skeleton mysteries as we learn what bones give our animal friends their shape. We’ll also explore animals that may differ from our bony friends and discover invertebrate animals alike. Tickets: Member: $7 per participant Non-member: $11 per participant (Does not include Zoo ...
Enriching Animals
We’re not the only ones that like to play with toys. The animals at the Zoo love to play too! During this program, we’ll talk all about the ways our animals are enriched and play at the Zoo as we will build fun items for the Zoo animals to enjoy. Tickets: Member: $7 per participant Non-member: $11 per participant (Does not include Zoo ...
Animal Adaptations
Animals are built and behave in unique ways. Explore amazing adaptations like how animals act and navigate to survive in their habitats where they live. We’ll test these features and more with hands-on investigations and fun. *Participating Science Explorers must be 8-14 years old. Tickets: Member: $7 Non-member: $11 (Does not include Zoo ...
Enrichment Architects
Create special enrichment and learn the different ways our animals are enriched at the Zoo every day. Together we’ll learn the different kinds of enrichment and test our creativity in designing special items for a Zoo animal. *Participating Science Explorers must be 8-14 years old. Tickets: Member: $7 Non-member: $11 (Does not include Zoo ...
The Maryland Zoo to Reopen After Three Months of Closure
BALTIMORE, MD – The Maryland Zoo is pleased to announce plans to reopen on Wednesday, June 24, 2020. Following the guidance of State and City public health directives, the Zoo is moving forward with reopening following a phased approach that strictly limits attendance and programming. The Zoo will open for members-only from June 24 - 26, followed by a ...