Sex at the Zoo
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 leads to love. Held on the Zoo’s historic Mansion House porch, this event is both fascinating and fun for couples looking for a unique Valentine’s Day experience ...
Mexican Redknee Tarantula
Mexican redknee tarantulas live in the tropical deciduous forests, dry forests, and deserts of, you guessed it, Mexico. The Zoo has one tarantula in its Animal Embassy collection. Animal Ambassadors from this collection are introduced to audiences in education programs on and off grounds. Mexican redknee tarantulas hide during the heat of the day in ...
Willow the Giraffe Turns Two Years Old
Happy Birthday, Willow! She's the tallest toddler in Baltimore, and now she's turning two! Two years ago, we welcomed our first giraffe calf to be born in more than 20 years. On February 6, 2017, the Zoo welcomed the newest (and tallest) newborn into the herd. Watch Willow's journey from newborn to two years old in the video below! [button ...
Breakfast with Bunny
Dine with the Easter bunny Join us for a fun-filled breakfast on the Mansion House Porch! Guests can get their picture taken with the Easter Bunny, enjoy live animal ambassador encounters, and get creative with spring-themed crafts. Raffle tickets ($1.00 per ticket) will also be available for a chance to win a Mary Sue Easter Basket! After breakfast, visit ...
Literary Penguin Chicks Make Their Big Debut
Ambassador penguin Lilly went on a mission at the Enoch Pratt Free Library to find some very special books! Each of the endangered African penguin chicks that hatched this breeding season were named after literary characters. Lilly checked out the stories of their namesakes just in time for the chicks' public debut! Each of the chicks posed with ...
Zoo Zoom: ZOOmbie Run
The undead are on the move at this year’s Zoo Zoom! Shuffle, sprint, or stagger your way through a 5k run (timed thanks to our friends at Blue Cheetah Timing) or 1-mile walk (not timed) alongside fellow zo(o)mbies. After the race, enjoy Halloween fun—your ticket also grants you entry to the Zoo and our bewitching Zoo BOO! festival the same day, where ...
Christmas in July
It’s Christmas in July! Join us this Thursday (7/25) for Christmas-themed enrichment at the Zoo. See habitats decked with fresh-cut pine boughs from the BGE Browse Program and mounds of ice shavings donated from Mt. Pleasant Ice Arena, and watch as animals like the polar bears and porcupines receive special mid-year holiday treats. PLUS, Santa ...
December 21st
Sven’s Enrichment Workshop On Saturday, December 21st we will be having penguin mascot Sven's special enrichment workshop! Guests can help make animal enrichment throughout the day, and watch as our Polar Bear Watch residents enjoy the special treats. Plus, Living Classrooms AMPlfied will be singing holiday tunes at 11:30am! Look out for our pop-up ...
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 ...
Party for the Planet Bio Blitz (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 ...
Earth Day
Spring Into Action Celebrate Earth Day and spring into action to protect Earth’s wildlife and wild places. Join us throughout the Zoo for keeper chats, educational activities, and more! Along the way, complete our Operation: Conservation activity (while supplies last), carrying out missions to protect the planet. Work your way through the Zoo with ...
Nocturnal Animals (Canceled)
This Event HAS BEEN CANCELED We will contact attendees concerning tickets and rescheduling. For questions, please contact public.programs@marylandzoo.org. Help the Maryland Zoo discover nocturnal animals like owls, bats, and even frogs! Together we’ll use our senses to explore the Zoo at night for these animals and more as we gather important ...