Run Wild With the Animals at Zoo Zoom 2014
Baltimore, MD — The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is ready once again to host Zoo Zoom, a wild 8K race that winds its way through the Zoo. This year Zoo Zoom will take place on Sunday, November 23, 2014 at 8:30 am. If you are looking for something a little tamer, register for the one-mile Family Walk and Kids Fun Run, scheduled to begin at 9:30am. “The ...
Keeper Spotlight – Tanya W.
Happy Zookeeper Appreciation Week! Today’s Keeper spotlight is shining on Tanya W. of Polar Bear Watch and African Watering Hole. Read on to see what Tanya has to say about her work as a keeper after 16 years at the Maryland Zoo. What kind of animals do you work with or what area? Polar bears, arctic foxes, ravens, eagle, chameleons, white ...
Wild About Enrichment!
This day is a real treat, and we don’t just mean for the human visitors. See some of your favorite animals get special treats and toys and learn all about the Zoo’s animal enrichment program. Be sure to bring a good camera as this is a guaranteed opportunity to see animals at their most active times. We hope you can join us! What’s Animal ...
Tawny Frogmouth
Tawny frogmouths are native to most of mainland Australia as well as the island state of Tasmania. They live where there are trees – in parks, forests, and woodlands. By day, tawny frogmouths perch very still in trees with their eyes slit to narrow cracks. The color and pattern of their feathers offer excellent camouflage, and they can easily be ...
Military Macaw
Military macaws are native to scattered parts of Central America and South America, extending from Mexico to Argentina. They inhabit humid lowland forests and adjacent cleared areas, wooded foothills, and canyons. They have also been seen in and around agricultural fields, orchards, and shade coffee plantations. Military macaws are active during the ...
Iranian Eyelid Gecko
Iranian eyelid geckos have been located in the foothills of the Zagros Mountains, a large range in Iran that also extends into Turkey and Iraq. These small reptiles are adapted to survive in rocky desert terrain and semi-arid grasslands. Iranian eyelid geckos are mysterious lizards that have not been well observed or studied. They are known to be a ...
Red-footed Tortoise
Native to Central and South America, red-footed tortoises inhabit tropical forest and open grasslands. The Maryland Zoo features red-footed tortoises among its Animal Ambassadors, which are introduced to audiences in education programs on and off grounds. Red-footed tortoises are most active during the day and immediately after rain. They are ...
Artsy Animals (Canceled)
Grab your paintbrushes and join us for this artsy class with animals! During this program, we’ll make our own artwork and maybe even watch a zoo animal create their own masterpiece. Activities are developed for children between the ages of 2-12 although all ages are welcome to attend as these programs are designed for the whole ...
As Temperatures Drop, So Does Admission To The Maryland Zoo
As the calendar changes, so do the prices and hours at the Maryland Zoo. and admission will drop to just $17 per person (down from $26 during the regular season). Each January and February, the Zoo drops its admission and operating hours to reflect reduced visitor and animal activity during the coldest months of the year. “Just like people, many ...
Plan Your Visit
The Zoo is an outdoor venue. Rain checks or refunds will not be issued. Pets are not permitted on Zoo grounds. Please leave pets at home and not inside a vehicle. Service animals, as defined by the ADA, are permitted under proper supervision. The following are not permitted on Zoo grounds: bicycles, scooters, balloons, ...
Meet The Animals
You'll meet birds, mammals, amphibians, and reptiles! The Zoo is home to 130 different species.
The Year in Review: 2023
With 2024 close on the horizon, we thank you for your incredible support this year! Simply put, we couldn’t be successful without you. From all of your friends at the Zoo, we wish you all the best 2024 has to offer. Now it’s time to take a look back at some of the moments this year brought. Fieldwork in South Africa There’s nothing more ...