Polar Bear Week
Starting Sunday, November 2nd it’s Polar Bear Week. The event coincides with the bears’ annual migration to Churchill, Manitoba, where the Hudson Bay freezes and allows them to begin hunting seals. But, for the rest of us, it is a week to celebrate the strong and mighty arctic animal, and participate in their conservation. Thanks to our friends at Polar ...
Penguins Move Into New Exhibit
The opening of the Penguin Coast exhibit is getting closer! So close in fact, that the first batch of African penguins have entered the exhibit. Last week, a group of a dozen young birds moved in, first in line to explore the 1,920 square feet of space and 185,000 gallons of water. The juveniles were brought in first because their transfer is simplified by ...
Animals on Exhibit for February 22nd & 23rd
We are very excited to have warmer weather this weekend! Unfortunately, not all of the animals will be on exhibit due to the temperatures not being warm enough and the existing snow on the ground. Below is a list of species that may and may not be on exhibit for both Saturday, February 22nd and Sunday, February 23rd. Feel free to visit with all of these ...
2013 Zoo Member Mornings
Once again we’re pleased to welcome our members for a special opportunity to enter the Zoo early. This year, we’re introducing more member mornings than ever, with two options including a weekday and weekend event every month. Zoo members can enter the Zoo on each of the dates listed below at 9:30a.m. — a half an hour before the Zoo officially opens, ...
All Aboard! The Jones Falls Zephyr Has Left the Station
Maryland’s First Lady Katie O’Malley and Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake raised the mallet and struck the “golden spike” as they helped Maryland Zoo President and CEO Don Hutchinson formally dedicate the Zoo’s newest attraction, The Jones Falls Zephyr. “I can tell you that there is something about this train that is appealing to all,” ...
Breakfast with the Animals
Breakfast At The Zoo It’s our most popular series of events throughout the year! This VIP experience lets guests get up close and personal with their favorite animals and the keepers who care for them. Enjoy a one-of-a-kind al fresco dining experience next to Zoo animals, special keeper chats, unlimited photo opportunities, and great takeaway gifts to ...
Breakfast with the Chimps
Rise and shine as this VIP experience takes you inside the Chimpanzee Forest before the Zoo opens. Enjoy dining while the chimpanzees curiously peek out their viewing windows at the guests! A full menu will be available as a freshly prepared buffet-style meal. After breakfast, guests are treated to a special chimpanzee keeper chat. Last but not least, the ...
Breakfast with the Penguins
Rise and shine with our 90+ African penguins at Penguin Coast. This exclusive VIP breakfast experience lets you explore penguin life in a private event before the Zoo opens. Enjoy dining al fresco beside our penguin exhibit! A full menu will be available as a freshly prepared buffet-style meal while guests are treated to a special penguin keeper chat ...
Breakfast with the Giraffes
Rise and shine as this VIP experience takes you to the giraffe habitat before the Zoo opens. Enjoy dining al fresco while the giraffes curiously peek over at their visitors below. A full menu will be available as a freshly prepared buffet style meal. After breakfast, guests are treated to a special giraffe & okapi keeper chat. Last but not least, ...
Breakfast with the Celebrity Birds
Rise and shine with the Zoo’s celebrity birds. This exclusive VIP experience is part of a private event before the Zoo opens. Enjoy dining al fresco outside penguin coast with our beautiful birds. A full breakfast menu is served buffet-style while guests are treated to special interactions with our celebrity birds, that can only be seen at special ...
iNaturalist (Canceled)
This event HAS BEEN CANCELED Based on the most recent directive from Governor Hogan, we will be temporarily closing the Zoo through Monday, March 30th. All programs and events will be postponed or canceled, depending on the ability to reschedule in the future. We will contact attendees concerning tickets and rescheduling. For questions, please contact ...
SunBeam Sundays
Monthly Nature Walks Monthly nature walks with the Zoo’s Naturalist for members only. On the first Sunday of each month participants will explore a different natural area and learn about wild animals and native plants. Meet at 10:30 am at the Otter Statue at the Main Entrance of the Zoo. These events are free of charge, but pre-registration ...