The playground at Celebration Hill by the Main Gate is closed. The silo slide in the Farmyard and Giant Tree slide in Maryland Wilderness remains open.
The Year in Review — 2019 Highlights
What a wonderful year 2019 was—thanks to our guests and members for making it one to remember! With so many exciting things happening—the grand opening of the new African Journey, two new additions to our chimp troop, and more—there were just too many great moments to count. Now it’s time to take a look back… Penguin Chicks To ...
Off Exhibit: Growing Sustainability
The Zoo’s sustainability program is growing, quite literally, in the Commissary Department. With so many mouths to feed here at the Zoo, our grocery list is a long one. Commissary Manager Andrew Young is one of the people responsible for managing and fulfilling that list, so he’s also one of the greatest champions of offsetting some of the cost and ...
National Zoo Keeper Week Profile – Moriah W.
It’s National Zoo Keeper Appreciation Week and we’re celebrating the amazing work our zookeepers do for wildlife every day. They are the dedicated keepers, teachers, and caretakers of the animals here at the zoo. They are also some of the most Passionate hardworking people you’ll meet. The Maryland Zoo is fortunate to have expert teams of animal ...
Maryland Zoo Welcomes New Plains Zebra To The Herd
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is thrilled to announce the addition of a two-year-old plains zebra (Equus quagga) to the herd. Adanna, known as “Addie,” is joining female zebras Stella and Phoenix in the African Watering Hole section of the Zoo. Addie was born at the Idaho Falls Zoo at Tautphaus Park. She was transferred to The Maryland Zoo in early ...
Girls’ Night In (the Zoo)
Join us for National Girls’ Night! Reach into the back of your closet and dust off those leopard leggings because this party is animal print-themed! Pre-game along our tasting trail while collecting stamps on your "party passport”. You will learn about some of our fierce and fabulous female animals here at the Zoo, before really getting the party started ...
Announcing the Birth of Three Warthog Piglets
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is pleased to announce the birth of three common warthog piglets, born on Sunday, May 3, 2015. This is the fourth litter for Kumari, the Zoo’s 10-year-old female warthog. The Zoo’s animal care staff had been keeping a close eye on the pregnant female, and were happy to find the newborn piglets the morning of May 3rd ...
June Roundup
1. Elephant Bath Time Splish, Splash, elephants takin’ a bath. Elephant husbandry is a very important part of an elephant keeper’s daily schedule. Now, see bathing and training for health checks on exhibit at 11:30 daily! 2. Purchase a membership Two summers for the price of one! New Zoo memberships purchased this June ...
Maryland Zoo Welcomes Sandhill Crane
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is happy to announce the addition of a seven-year-old sandhill crane (Grus canadensis) to the flock. Allegany or “Allie,” is joining male sandhill crane Garrett in the Marsh Aviary section of the Maryland Wilderness at the Zoo. Allie came to the Zoo from SeaWorld Orlando. “She was found in the wild with an injury to her ...
Maryland Zoo Mourns Willow The Reticulated Giraffe
The Maryland Zoo is mourning the unexpected loss of its beloved reticulated giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis reticulata), Willow. The cause of death is not yet known. Willow began showing a sharp decrease in appetite this past Friday. Gastrointestinal issues are not uncommon in ruminants, and the Zoo began treating Willow and closely monitoring her ...
Chimpanzee Born at the Maryland Zoo
- It’s a girl! - BALTIMORE, MD – The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is thrilled to announce the birth of a female chimpanzee, born on Sunday, December 29, 2019, to 24-year-old chimpanzee Raven. The Zoo’s animal care staff had been providing routine prenatal care, keeping a close eye on the pregnant female, and the birth appeared to go smoothly ...
Maryland Zoo Welcomes Amur Leopard Sofiya Back to Renovated Habitat
BALTIMORE, MD – The Maryland Zoo is welcoming Sofiya the Amur leopard back to her newly renovated habitat along the boardwalk in African Journey. “Sofiya was temporarily relocated to another part of the Zoo while the renovations took place over the past 7 ½ months,” stated Kirby Fowler, president & CEO of the Zoo. “She’s had a few days to ...
Maryland Zoo Releases Sustainability Plan
BALTIMORE, MD – Because the well-being of animals around the globe is tied to the health of our planet, Maryland Zoo today released a detailed Sustainability Plan that will reduce the Zoo’s energy and water consumption while incorporating green practices into every facet of the Zoo’s management and operations. [button]View the full ...