OktoBEARfest will be taking place on October 19 & 20. We are expecting large crowds, longer than normal lines, and limited parking.
2017 Has Been A Year To Remember
It certainly this was a year of highs and lows. While we will always remember Julius and Juma, we also want to celebrate some of the highlights of the year as well. To kick-off the year, we welcomed the lovely giraffe calf Willow, the first giraffe to be born here in 20 years. We also welcomed grizzly bear sisters Nova and ...
Giving Tuesday 2023
Did you know that the Maryland Zoo is home to four different species of big cats? Well, technically three, but our bobcats take up a big space in the hearts of visitors and staff alike! Caring for the lions, bobcats, cheetah and Amur leopard is a very costly endeavor. The cost to keep our six cats healthy and engaged is ~$200,000 each year, which ...
Young Polar Bears Set to Debut at The Maryland Zoo
-- Amelia Gray and Neva recently arrived from the Columbus Zoo -- BALTIMORE, MD – New polar bear cubs, Neva and Amelia Gray, made their public debut today, Thursday, Nov. 1, at The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore. The bears arrived from the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in early October and completed a mandatory quarantine period while acclimating to their new ...
Bobcat
Bobcats are wide ranging across North America, from central Mexico throughout the contiguous United States and into southern Canada. They are native to Maryland. They are highly adaptive and can thrive in a variety of habitats, including forest, woodlands, scrubland, swamp, desert, and even man-made environments such as golf courses. Bobcats are ...
Prairie Dog Pups Make First Appearances At The Maryland Zoo
New babies are emerging in Prairie Dog Town, The Maryland Zoo’s prairie dog colony. Tiny black-tailed prairie dog pups (Cynomys ludovicianus) started popping up above ground last week. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZ2upCxOznE Black-tailed prairie dogs are native to the western United States. Female prairie dogs have litters of ...
New Passport Program at the Zoo
Interacting with and learning about the Maryland Zoo’s animals is now even more exciting thanks to the Zoo’s new Keeper Chat Passport Program for children! This new program encourages interaction with the Zoo’s experienced animal care staff and gives guests access to behind-the-scene information about the animals. How does it work? By ...
Okapi
Wild okapi live exclusively in the Ituri Rainforest in northwest Democratic Republic of the Congo in central Africa. The Maryland Zoo has one male okapi on exhibit in the African Journey near the giraffes. Okapi are solitary animals that live in habitat not easily penetrated. Plants grow so big and so close together in the Ituri rainforest that ...
Spring into Spring with Events for 2014
At The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, we spring into Spring on Saturday, March 1 when we resume seven-day-a-week operations. There are a variety of events planned for the year, so start planning your visits to The Maryland Zoo. Most events are free with paid Zoo admission (or FREE if you are a Zoo member) unless noted by the ($) symbol. For tickets and event ...
¡Celebramos!
Sá., Oct. 12, 2024 10:00am - 4:00pm · El Zoo de Maryland DO., Oct. 13, 2024 10:00am - 4:00pm · El Zoo de Maryland ¡Celebramos! Hispanic Heritage Month at the Maryland Zoo ¡Celebramos! Mes de la Herencia Hispana en el Zoo de Maryland Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with the Zoo. Featuring fun entertainment, community vendors and resources, ...
Royal Farms Golf Tournament Raises over $110,000 for The Maryland Zoo
BALTIMORE, MD — September 12, 2011 — Today, the Royal Farms Convenience Store Chain donated a check totaling over $110,000 to The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, proceeds from today’s Second Annual Royal Farms Golf Outing held at the Rolling Road Golf Club in Catonsville. Golfers had a bit of a surprise at check in this morning when, there to greet ...
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 ...
A Rainforest Ramble
Bring the whole family for a magical evening walk through the rainforest to kick off a weekend celebrating the Panamanian golden frogs at the Zoo! Start your adventure with a visit to the Panamanian golden frog exhibit, where you’ll learn about this special amphibian and why it’s so important to protect rainforests. As you continue your stroll, see ...