Amazing Animal Adaptations
Explore species’ unique adaptations and learn how their needs are met here at the Maryland Zoo with the highest quality of care from the animal and veterinary teams. Tickets: Adult Zoo Member (21+): $65 Adult Non-Member (21+): $70 Tickets include: Three (3) drinks (beer, wine, or soda) One (1) food truck meal Guided tour ...
Predators
Predators need to put forth a strong attack in order to have the resources needed to survive. Explore the different ways animals survive through both physical and behavioral adaptations. Tickets: Adult Zoo Member (21+): $65 Adult Non-Member (21+): $70 Tickets include: Three (3) drinks (beer, wine, or soda) One (1) food truck meal ...
Animal Sex & Mating
Discover the secrets, scandals, and shockingly true facts about animal courtship. Go inside the rarely discussed world of wildlife matchmaking at zoos and the behind-the-scenes work that takes place. Tickets: Adult Zoo Member (21+): $65 Adult Non-Member (21+): $70 Tickets include: Three (3) drinks (beer, wine, or soda) One (1) food ...
Breakfast with the Elephants: Pumpkin Smash
What sound does a pumpkin make when it's smashed by an 8,000 lb elephant? You'll find out during this special Halloween offering! Make your way to the elephant habitat before the Zoo opens for this unique dining experience. While enjoying a delicious breakfast you'll want to have your camera ready: you'll have a VIP view of the famous elephant pumpkin ...
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore Provides New Home for Infant Chimpanzee
BALTIMORE, MD – A baby female chimpanzee born at the Oklahoma City Zoo on August 28, 2020, has moved to The Maryland Zoo to be hand-reared and paired with a surrogate chimp mother after her birth mother was unable to care for her properly. “Hand-raising a baby chimp is a huge undertaking and not one to be taken lightly,” said Erin Grimm, mammal ...
Help Name Maryland Zoo’s First Penguin Chick of 2021!
-- Vote now through Monday, February 8th -- Vote Now BALTIMORE, MD – 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 ...
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 ...
Otter Renovation Update: July 2021
The North American river otter habitat, home to otters Piper and Hudson, has been getting some upgrades over the last few months. This week, the finishing touches (think adding water!) are being put on the project so that the energetic inhabitants of the habitat can swim, scurry and sniff around their new space. If all goes to plan, Zoo guests will see Piper ...
Maryland Zoo Prepares to Vaccinate Animals Against Covid-19
BALTIMORE, MD – The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore will begin vaccinating specific species that have been proven to be susceptible to COVID-19 within the next few months. “We expect to receive the vaccine in the fall from the animal health company Zoetis, which has developed a vaccine specifically for animals,” said Dr. Ellen Bronson, senior director of ...
Fall Into New Experiences at the Maryland Zoo
BALTIMORE, MD – The Maryland Zoo will add two new animal experiences this October, bringing Zoo guests closer to the Southern white rhino and the North American river otter. “Our teams have been developing new experiences this year to fit the change of seasons and we are excited to offer two new experiences that will run throughout the fall and ...
The Maryland Zoo Replaces Its Diesel Visitor Shuttles With Zero-EmissIons Vehicles
- Three New All-Electric Shuttles Will Help Visitors Quickly Access Zoo Central - BALTIMORE, MD – The Maryland Zoo announced today the replacement of its diesel-powered shuttles with three all-electric vehicles to transport visitors from the main entrance into the heart of the Zoo and back. Two 11-passenger ADA compliant shuttles and one ...
Virtual Field Talk Vault 2022
WHAT’S A FIELD TALK? In-Depth Conservation Conversations Experience life on the front lines of wildlife conservation with the biologists, animal experts, and wildlife advocates who are making a difference for threatened species around the globe…and all from the comfort of your favorite chair! [button]Explore 2021 Field Talks[/button] Dr ...