Crawly Critters
Explore the wide world of insects in this crawly critter class. Together we’ll explore and learn about these backyard creatures and the other friends that live in the dirt. Tickets: Member: $7 per participant Non-member: $11 per participant (Does not include Zoo admission) Children (under age 2): FREE Please note: Participating ...
Animal Olympics
Can you run like a cheetah? Can you camouflage yourself better than a mammal? Can you see better than an owl? Answer these questions and more when we compete and compare themselves to some amazingly talented animals. Together we will work to explore the unique skills animals have to survive where they live and learn about some amazing animal ...
Movers & Shakers
Jump, slither, climb and crawl your way to the Zoo as we explore the ways of locomotion and how animals move throughout the Animal Kingdom. We’ll also learn more about some animals that move large distances and migrate to different areas of the world! Tickets: Member: $7 per participant Non-member: $11 per participant (Does not include Zoo ...
Skeletons of Fun
Grab your magnifying glasses and get ready to solve some skeleton mysteries as we learn what bones give our animal friends their shape. We’ll also explore animals that may differ from our bony friends and discover invertebrate animals alike. Tickets: Member: $7 per participant Non-member: $11 per participant (Does not include Zoo ...
Enriching Animals
We’re not the only ones that like to play with toys. The animals at the Zoo love to play too! During this program, we’ll talk all about the ways our animals are enriched and play at the Zoo as we will build fun items for the Zoo animals to enjoy. Tickets: Member: $7 per participant Non-member: $11 per participant (Does not include Zoo ...
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 ...
Wood Turtle Rescue
While people across the world took a global time-out this spring and summer, nature continued to stir and animal care staff at the Zoo continued to care. One pint-sized beneficiary of this care was a wild female wood turtle struck by a car in Allegany County in June. Fortunately, she survived and was rescued. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources ...
Maryland Zoo Admission Drops with the Temperatures
-- Beginning December 1, all tickets $15 through February 2021 -- BALTIMORE, MD – As the weather outside turns frightful, the Maryland Zoo will remain delightful with discounted winter pricing. From Tuesday, December 1, 2020, until Sunday, February 28, 2021, admission will be $15 per person, with children under two and Zoo members still free. Timed ...
Virtual Field Talks
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]Watch Previous Field Talks[/button] [button ...
SANCCOB
In this Virtual Field Talk, we will “travel” to South Africa to learn about (SANCCOB), an international body dedicated to seabird rehabilitation. Dr. David Roberts will chat about a day in the life of a penguin vet and some of his current cases and other interesting cases that he has seen. No registration needed! Just click the link on this page to ...
Okapi Conservation Project
In this Virtual Field Talk, we will travel with Lucas Meers to the Democratic Republic of Congo--by way of his home base in Florida--to learn about the work of the Okapi Conservation Project. Join us to hear about the challenges facing this endangered species and the efforts by and with the local community to protect them. No registration needed! Just ...
Breakfast with the Chimps: Halloween
Join us for this special Halloween edition of our famous breakfast series! Guests will enjoy a breakfast buffet inside Chimpanzee Forest while the chimp troop receives some fun Halloween enrichment treats. After breakfast, guests will be treated to a special keeper chat. Don’t forget to bring your camera to this unique dining ...