OktoBEARfest presented by Chase Returns to the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore for Two Days!
-- Early bird tickets on sale now -- BALTIMORE, MD – The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is excited to announce that “OktoBEARfest presented by Chase” will be back this year for TWO days and with extended hours! OktoBEARfest will be held on Saturday, October 23rd and Sunday, October 24th from 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. The event will be held in Zoo’s ...
M&T Bank Presents “Brew at the Zoo” Memorial Day Weekend
-- Early bird tickets on sale now until January 31 -- Buy Tickets BALTIMORE, MD- M&T Bank presents “Brew at the Zoo,” the annual outdoor festival at The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore on Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26 from 1 p.m. - 7 p.m. each day. This fun, family-friendly event provides guests with the opportunity for unlimited sampling ...
Brew at the Zoo
It’s the Zoo's most important fundraiser of the year! Experience one of Baltimore’s biggest beer festivals Memorial Day weekend, May 25 & 26. Enjoy unlimited beer, wine, seltzer, and cider sampling, live music, local vendors, and, of course, all-day admission to the Zoo. VIP [SOLD OUT]: Be a VIP and gain access to a special VIP (only) area behind ...
Maryland Zoo in Baltimore Welcomes New Additions
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is welcoming its newest arrivals — two rock hyrax babies, born to Roscoe and Palele, the Zoo’s adult hyrax. The babies were born early Sunday morning, July 12. “So far the babies are active and energetic and appear to be in good health,” commented Mike McClure, the Zoo’s general curator. “Mother hyraxes prefer to ...
Maryland Zoo Mourning Loss of Eldest Giraffe Mary
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is saddened to announce the death of Mary, the Zoo’s eldest reticulated giraffe and matriarch of the herd. Mary, a longtime Zoo resident was 24-years-old and mother of both Zoe and Angel. Mary was euthanized Tuesday, December 7, 2010, at the Zoo. “This is a sad day for the Maryland Zoo and our community,” stated Don ...
African Journey Construction Update: 10/26/18
As the temperatures are cooling down, renovations to the lion, giraffe and elephant habitats are heating up, speeding up, and big things are going up! Take a look around in the videos and photos below and you'll see new barriers, guest shade structures, rock formations and more! Giraffe Habitat: Things are taking shape in the giraffe habitat. New rock ...
Maryland Zoo Announces Penguin Chick Name
The public voted to name an endangered African penguin chick, and the winner is… BALTIMORE, MD – Each season, the Maryland Zoo asks the public to help name one of its newly-hatched African penguin chicks. This fall, voters got to choose among three Italian food-themed names: Mozzarella, Limoncello, or Ravioli. After a tight competition with more than ...
Maryland Zoo Celebrates 37th Annual ZooBOOO!
-- Presented by Chase -- BALTIMORE, MD – For the 37th year, the Maryland Zoo brings growls and ghouls together at ZooBOOO! presented by Chase. ZooBOOO! will take place on Friday and Saturday, October 30th and 31st, from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm. This year, ZooBOOO! will look a bit different as we make COVID-based adjustments to the event for ...
New Zoo Conservation Partner: Seafood Watch
The Maryland Zoo is pleased to announce its new conservation partner: The Monterey Bay Aquarium and their Seafood Watch program. The program aims to help consumers and businesses purchase seafood that has been fished or farmed with as little environmental impact as possible. This allows them to purchase healthier seafood, while supporting conservation ...
Zookeeper for a Day Giveaway
Parents, register your child for a special chance to win a behind-the-scenes “Zookeeper for a Day” experience, a $529 Maryland College Investment Plan account, and a free basic membership to The Maryland Zoo. Entering is easy. Simply click the link below and complete the online form to register your child for a chance to win in a random drawing ...
Volunteer at Brew at the Zoo
The Zoo’s biggest, most important fundraiser of the year could not happen without the helping hands of volunteers pouring the brews, checking in guests and more. Volunteering is a great way to support the Zoo and its wild mission, plus, there are some serious perks in it for you, too! All Brew volunteers receive a free brew volunteer ...
Maryland Zoo Celebrates Mary Wilson Scholars
BALTIMORE, MD – Maryland Zoo is spotlighting its Mary Wilson Scholars as they prepare to wrap up their summer service. The three students are part of a program to grow the number of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) in the zoo field. This paid, five week internship is named for the Zoo’s first Black woman zookeeper. It provides college ...