Wild About Animals!
Be Wild For a Day Did you know that each animal has a special day every year dedicated to just them? Be wild about our animals on their special day and come down to the Zoo to learn all about our conservation efforts and the special care they recieve, not just one day, but every day! Also take part in our special animal related activities, chat with a ...
Wild About Bears!
Join the Zoo on November 3rd in celebrating and conserving wildlife during Wild About Bears day! Through zookeeper talks and hands-on activities, learn what makes bears unique, and how we are contributing to their conservation at the Zoo and around the world. Plus, come learn how you can help preserve bear populations and their habitats by making simple ...
Field Talks
What’s a Field Talk? In-Depth, In Person Conservation Conversations It’s your chance to experience life on the front lines of wildlife conservation with the biologists, animal experts, and wildlife advocates making a difference for threatened and endangered species around the globe. Enjoy a special lecture presentation and Q&A session at the ...
Breakfast with Santa and Friends
Santa Claus is coming to town Join us for yuletide cheer and celebration this holiday season! You'll enjoy a breakfast or brunch buffet on the Zoo’s Mansion House Porch before settling in to create unique seasonal crafts. Then get ready to meet one of Santa’s feathered friends (think penguin). When you hear the bells begin to jingle, Kris Kringle is on ...
Breakfast with Santa
Join us for yuletide cheer and celebration this holiday season! You’ll enjoy a breakfast buffet on the Zoo’s Mansion House Porch before settling in to create unique seasonal crafts. Then get ready to meet one of Santa’s feathered friends (think penguin). When you hear the bells begin to jingle, Kris Kringle is on his way! Finish your magical morning ...
Brunch with Santa
Join us for yuletide cheer and celebration this holiday season! You’ll enjoy a brunch buffet on the Zoo’s Mansion House Porch before settling in to create unique seasonal crafts. Then get ready to meet one of Santa’s feathered friends (think penguin). When you hear the bells begin to jingle, Kris Kringle is on his way! Finish your magical morning with ...
September 21st
You've got the music in you! Not to be confused with a petting zoo full of animals, a musical petting zoo is an experience where you touch, feel and play with musical instruments! The Zoo is excited to welcome the Baltimore Gamer Symphony Orchestra and their herd of musical instruments waiting to be heard. This event is FREE with Zoo admission.
Breakfast with the Lions
Rise and shine as this VIP experience takes you to our lion exhibit before the Zoo opens. Enjoy dining al fresco while Hassan and Zuri 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 will be treated to a special lion keeper chat. Don’t forget to bring ...
Breakfast with the Elephants
Rise and shine as this VIP experience takes you to the elephant exhibit before the Zoo opens. Enjoy breakfast while the elephants curiously peek at the guests! After the meal, guests are treated to a special elephant keeper chat. Last but not least, the keepers will give the elephants a special enrichment treat. Don’t forget to bring your camera to this ...
Be a Citizen Scientist!
Citizen Science Come join the Maryland Zoo as we explore the outdoors to discover local species, learn about conservation issues they face, and how you can help support wildlife. We’ll become citizen scientists and help real researchers like ornithologists study birds, herpetologists study amphibians, and botanist study plants. Tickets: Free ...
Bumble Bee Watch and the Lost Ladybug Project
Help the Maryland Zoo gather important information about the distribution of native and invasive invertebrates, their populations, and ranges to contribute to real conservation efforts! We’ll take photos to help contribute to projects like Bumble Bee Watch and the Lost Ladybug Project. Participants are encouraged to bring their cameras, but cellphones ...
Great Backyard Bird Count
Help the Maryland Zoo identify and count winter bird species through bird-related activities. Each Great Backyard Bird Count helps researchers learn more about the health of wild bird populations and to protect them. Tickets: Free with Zoo admission or membership (Participants must register in advance*) All children must be accompanied by an ...