The Giraffe House building is currently closed. The giraffe and okapi are viewable outdoors as weather conditions allow.
Polar Bears
From Student M: Male polar bears average about 1100 pounds and females average quite a bit less at about 525 pounds. I’ll let you do the math! Because of the warmer conditions of most places where polar bears live in captivity, they do a lot more swimming in captivity to help stay cool. While they generally can’t hunt in captivity, their ...
Animals in the Wintertime
Celebrate the magic of the season with Holly-Days at the Zoo! In December, join us for fun craft making, a scavenger hunt, and holiday storytime. Don't miss out on the memories waiting to be made! Holly-Days are free with Zoo admission or membership. [button]Purchase Zoo Admission[/button] [button color="yellow"]View Activities ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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” ...
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 ...
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 ...
Zoo Visits 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 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 effort is made to ...
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 ...
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 ...