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Maryland Zoo Announces New Master Plan

The Zoo’s new comprehensive strategic plan will define and shape the country’s third oldest zoo into the next decade. August 23, 2022 (BALTIMORE, MD) – The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore today released a new strategic Master Plan, the culmination of an inclusive, multi-year process that establishes a clear vision for the Zoo’s future and will guide the ...

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Changes Coming to the African Journey at The Maryland Zoo

The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is excited to announce the renovation and expansion of several areas within the African Journey section of the Zoo, specifically the expansion of the elephant barn and creation of new outdoor yards, as well as major renovations to the giraffe and lion habitats. “We are committed to meeting or exceeding the highest standards of ...

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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 ...

As Temperatures Drop, So Does Admission to the Maryland Zoo

BALTIMORE, MD – As the calendar changes, so do the prices at the Maryland Zoo. Starting on December 1, general admission to the Zoo drops from $24 to just $18. Each January and February, the lower admission reflects reduced visitor and animal activity during the coldest months of the year.  “The variety of animals you’ll be able to see each day ...

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String Art Animals

Tools, twine and a little wine! During this workshop hosted by Art with a Heart, you can choose from several animal outlines to create your own uniquely designed string art. From hammer and nails to the detail work of layering embroidery thread, you will create this work of art from start to finish. Tickets: $49 per person All tickets ...

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The Maryland Zoo Opens New African Journey Habitats

- Lions, giraffes and elephants are back! - BALTIMORE, MD – The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is proud to announce the official opening of the newly renovated lion, giraffe and elephant habitats in the African Journey section of the Zoo. Maryland Zoo officials, along with Lieutenant Governor Boyd Rutherford, and Baltimore Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” ...

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All For Animals: Conservation Showcase & Silent Auction

This exclusive fundraiser will offer guests the opportunity to experience the Zoo like never before! Featuring intimate meet & greets with our dedicated Zoo Staff, animal encounters, behind-the-scenes facility tours, fun photo ops, and more! Join us for an up-close, after-hours Zoo experience. Guests can expect food and drinks, a silent auction featuring ...

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Artwork by Animals

Without art, Earth would just be eh!

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On Exhibit in Colder Weather

What animals will you see on a visit to the Zoo during the winter months? See below for a list of the exhibits and species you’re likely to encounter during winter months at the Zoo. Which animals you see is largely dependent upon weather conditions. During extremely cold temperatures, this list may change due to the needs of our animals. While every ...

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African Savanna Elephant

There are two subspecies of African elephant: the savanna elephant (Loxodonta africana) and the forest elephant (Loxodonta cyclotis). The savanna elephant is found in eastern and southern Africa, living in varied habitats including marsh, savanna, woodlands, and semi-desert. All four elephants at the Maryland Zoo are African elephants of the savanna ...

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Northern Copperhead

Northern copperheads live in varying terrain along the east coast of the United States, from Massachusetts south to Georgia and Alabama and west to Illinois. In Maryland, they can be found in coastal areas, marshes, forests, fields, wooded slopes, and ravines from the Eastern Shore west to the Blue Ridge Mountains. Copperheads particularly like terrain ...

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Southern White Rhinoceros

There are two subspecies of white rhino. Southern white rhinos live almost exclusively in the country of South Africa. Northern white rhinos were formerly found in several countries in east and central Africa but are now critically endangered, teetering on the brink of extinction, with less than a handful living in a Kenyan wildlife reserve. Both ...