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Maryland Zoo Giraffe Explores New Habitat
BALTIMORE, MD -- The Maryland Zoo’s male reticulated giraffe, Caesar, made great strides while exploring his newly renovated habitat for the first time. The 12-year-old is the first of the herd of four to venture out of the barn into the expanded yard. Extensive renovations to the lion, giraffe and elephant habitats began in March 2018. While the ...
Don Hutchinson to step down as President of the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore today announced that Donald P. Hutchinson will be stepping down from his role as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) next year after twelve-and-a-half years with the organization. Mr. Hutchinson’s last day will be June 30, 2020. “The staff, volunteers and Trustees of The Maryland Zoo will miss Don ...
The Maryland Zoo To Reach New Heights
- Construction has begun on the new overhead Colobus Trail - BALTIMORE, MD – Some of the primates at The Maryland Zoo will soon be seen monkeying around overhead thanks to the addition of the new Colobus Trail. The raised mesh and Plexiglas tunnel will be suspended from the ceiling of Chimpanzee Forest, and will connect the colobus and lemur ...
Maryland Zoo Celebrates 36th Annual ZooBOOO!
-The Elephant Pumpkin Smash is Back!- BALTIMORE, MD – For the 36th year, The Maryland Zoo brings growls and ghouls together in ZooBOOO! presented by Chase. The Zoo offers the wildly festive event on October 25, 26, and 27, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. ZooBOOO! includes safe Halloween trick-or-treating, visits from our Animal Ambassadors, two costume ...
Maryland Zoo Announces Birth of Gazelle Calf
BALTIMORE, MD – The Maryland Zoo has announced the birth of a female addra gazelle calf, Jinx, to mother, Blanche. “We’ve been keeping Jinx warm and dry in the barn to bond with her mom. She’ll make forays outdoors as she grows and the weather warms up,” said Erin Grimm, Mammal Curator at the Maryland Zoo. Addra gazelles (Nanger dama), also ...
Southern White Rhinos #30 and #33 Now Have Names!
-- Hello J.P. and Jelani! -- BALTIMORE, MD – The Maryland Zoo is happy to announce that the two southern white rhinos that made their debut earlier this spring now have official names. Next time you come to the Zoo, please say hello to J.P. and Jelani! [caption id="attachment_27056" align="alignright" width="300"] New Rhino #30: James Paul ...
Maryland Zoo Admission Prices Drop With The Temperatures
- Beginning December 1, all tickets $15 through February 2022 - November 29, 2021 (BALTIMORE, MD) – As the weather outside turns frightful, the Maryland Zoo will remain delightful with discounted winter pricing. From Wednesday, December 1, 2021, until Monday, February 28, 2022, admission is $15 per person. For Zoo members and children under two, ...
The Year in Review 2021
With 2021 coming to a close, 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 2022 has to offer. Now it’s time to take a look back at the good, and bittersweet, things this year brought… Introducing New Zoo ...
Bolivian River Dolphins
Dr. Ellen Bronson will speak on her experience with an effort to rescue and translocate a group of Bolivian river dolphins while collecting priceless information on this endangered species. Please click this link to join the webinar: https://marylandzoo-org.zoom.us/j/87252139401 No registration needed! Just click the link above to join on the day of ...
Autism Acceptance Day
Celebrate Autism Acceptance Month with the Zoo in partnership with Itineris. Featuring fun activities, resources, and Zoo animals, join us in supporting, including, and accepting people with autism. These festivities are included with Zoo admission or membership! What to Expect: Debut of “Zoo ABC (Animal Are Neurodiverse, Too!)” children’s book ...
The Maryland Zoo Announces Birth of Female Blue Duiker Calf, Marigold
BALTIMORE, MD – The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is pleased to announce the birth of a female blue duiker (DIKE-er) named Marigold. She was born on July 24th to Flower (female) and Kuruka (male). The birth was a result of a breeding recommendation from the Blue Duiker Species Survival Plan (SSP) coordinated by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums ...
Reticulated Giraffe
Giraffes live in eastern, central and southern Africa. They range across savannah, grasslands, and open woods in search of trees – especially their favorite, acacias – to feed upon. The Maryland Zoo has several reticulated giraffes, one of nine recognized subspecies of giraffe. Giraffes travel in loose, informal herds and are not territorial ...