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Baby Chimp Naming Fundraiser
In case you haven’t heard, we recently welcomed a new baby chimp here at the Zoo. The little girl was born to first-time mom Rozi on June 10, 2024. Rozi and her infant did well initially, but after a few weeks the animal care staff noticed a decline in the infant’s health and became concerned that she was not receiving enough of her mother’s milk ...
Maryland Zoo Bids Farewell to Alaska the Polar Bear
BALTIMORE, MD — The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is saddened to announce the passing of beloved female polar bear, Alaska. Alaska had been suffering from kidney failure, a common ailment for geriatric bears, but had overall remained in good health until recently. During the past several weeks, Alaska’s quality of life had declined sharply and she was ...
Maryland Zoo Helps Elder Animals Age Gracefully
Exercise, physical therapy, and top-flight medical care are part of an extensive animal wellbeing program. BALTIMORE, MD – Like humans, animals can feel the effects of age. But a comprehensive wellness program at the Maryland Zoo is helping its animals live longer, healthier lives. “We have several animals that qualify as senior citizens,” ...
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 ...
African Grey Parrot
African grey parrots are native to west and central Africa. They inhabit different types of lowland forest, including rainforest, woodlands, and wooded savannah. They can be seen along forest edges and in clearings as well, and sometimes feeding in gardens and cultivated fields. African greys are kept as pets in many parts of the world and their ...
Keeper Spotlight – Carolina D.
Carolina is a Keeper 2, so rather than working in one specific area of the Zoo she moves around day by day. See what she has to say about her experience here in this National Zookeeper Week spotlight. What kind of animals do you work with or what area? I have worked with most of the animals at the Zoo. Lately, it has been primates in the Chimp Forest area ...
Maryland Zoo Welcomes Two Cheetah Brothers
The Maryland Zoo is happy to announce that two male cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus), have arrived from the San Diego Wildlife Safari Park to take up residence in the African Journey section of the Zoo. Refu (Ray-fu) and Wgasa (Wa-gasa) were born at the San Diego Safari Park in July 2014, and are named for historical locations within that park. “We are very ...
Cheetah
Cheetahs were once widespread throughout sub-Saharan Africa, across the Middle East, and in India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. Today, that vast range has shrunk to very limited range in parts of Africa. Most cheetahs live in small, isolated groups on the fringes of protected game reserves. They are pushed there by more aggressive predators such as lions and ...
Maryland Zoo Awarded Nature Play Grant by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore announced today that they have been named a recipient of a “Nature Play Begins at Your Zoo & Aquarium” grant from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) for the Education Outreach program “BMore Natural with The Zoo.” Supported by the Disney Conservation Fund, these competitive grants, selected through ...
Sip & Stroll Zoo Happy Hours Return This Fall
BALTIMORE, MD – The popular Sip & Stroll adults-only small group happy hours have been scheduled for September and October. Guests will enjoy local craft beers and wine while taking a guided twilight tour of the Zoo, focusing on a specific zoo-themed topic each evening. Sip & Strolls will be held from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm with themes varying ...