Parents, Are Your Kids Ready for a Wild Summer?
BALTIMORE, MD — Now you can drive your children wild this summer — sign them up for Summer Camp at the Zoo! Campers experience a unique, week-long day camp that allows them to explore the natural world of animals and their habitats, right here at the Zoo! Each camp is conducted by a Zoo Educator assisted by two adult camp counselors, with each ...
Keeper Spotlight – Paula B.
Happy Keeper Appreciation Week! Today’s featured keeper, Paula, comes from our Giraffe House and Farmyard team. Paula takes care of a wide assortment of animals, from large predators to friendly ruminants. Read on to find out more about Paula’s exciting zoo life! What kind of animals do you work with or what area? Giraffe, Okapi, Lion, Cheetah, ...
MWPH, Maryland Zoo Celebrate 12 Years of Partnership
Although it may not be obvious at first glance, Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital and the Maryland Zoo have quite a bit in common. Both organizations have been part of the fabric of Baltimore for a long time – the hospital recently celebrated its centennial, while the Maryland Zoo is getting ready to mark its 150th birthday. The two organizations are also ...
Prehensile-Tailed Porcupine
Prehensile-tailed porcupines are a New World species native to South America. They live in forests up to 8,000 feet in elevation. They live in trees and rarely descend to the ground. This species of porcupine is featured in The Maryland Zoo’s Animal Embassy collection. Zoo educators introduce the prehensile-tailed porcupine and other Animal ...
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 ...
Test confirms wild groundhog caught at Maryland Zoo was rabid
The Maryland Department of Health has learned that a wild groundhog found on Saturday, July 8 in the Maryland Wilderness section of The Maryland Zoo was confirmed to have rabies. The groundhog followed a zoo visitor before being captured by zoo staff and being submitted for rabies testing. The groundhog was not a part of the Zoo’s animal ...
Chinchilla
Chinchillas are native to western South America. They live on the rocky slopes of the Andes Mountains at elevations between 9 and 15 thousand feet. The land is arid, with sparse vegetation and plenty of rock cover. Chinchillas were once common along the entire western coastline of South America, but are now limited mainly to the countries of Bolivia, ...
Indian Python
Indian pythons are native to the dense forests of India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and Nepal. The Maryland Zoo features an Indian python named “Lucy” as one of its most popular and mesmerizing Animal Ambassadors, which are introduced to audiences in education programs on and off grounds. An Indian python might be found on the ground or dangling from a ...
Test confirms wild groundhog caught at Maryland Zoo was rabid
The Maryland Department of Health has learned that a wild groundhog found on Saturday, July 8 in the Maryland Wilderness section of The Maryland Zoo was confirmed to have rabies. The groundhog followed a zoo visitor before being captured by zoo staff and being submitted for rabies testing. The groundhog was not a part of the Zoo’s animal ...
Off Exhibit: Preventative Medicine for Animals
It’s no secret that good veterinary care is vital to the health and wellbeing of Zoo animals. But what you may not know is how much time and effort is spent on preventative medicine. On this episode of Off Exhibit meet Associate Veternarian Dr. Christy Rettenmund and learn about the extensive programs helping treat animals long before they show any ...
National Zookeeper Week Profile – Chris M.
They’re some of the most hardworking, dedicated and passionate people you’ll meet. It’s National Zookeeper Appreciation Week and we’re celebrating the amazing work our zookeepers do for wildlife every day. The Maryland Zoo is fortunate to have expert teams of animal professionals focused on the care of more than 200 species big and small ...
Off Exhibit: Helping Animals from the Ground Up
Healthy and happy animals start with well designed and carefully maintained facilities. The updating of habitats and guest areas is always being discussed behind-the-scenes at The Maryland Zoo. On this edition of Off Exhibit we talk with Karl Kranz, Executive Vice President for Animal Programs and the Zoo’s Chief Operating Officer. Karl has decades of ...