The Giraffe House building is currently closed. The giraffe and okapi are viewable outdoors as weather conditions allow.
Who is Lola’s father?
Lola was born on Friday, July 5, 2019, to 29-year-old chimpanzee Bunny. Her birth was the result of a recommendation from the Chimpanzee Species Survival Plan (SSP) of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). SSPs provide breeding recommendations to maximize genetic diversity, with the goal of ensuring the long-term survival of the population and the ...
Animal Olympics
Can you run like a cheetah? Can you camouflage yourself better than a mammal? Can you see better than an owl? Answer these questions and more when we compete and compare themselves to some amazingly talented animals. Together we will work to explore the unique skills animals have to survive where they live and learn about some amazing animal ...
Movers & Shakers
Jump, slither, climb and crawl your way to the Zoo as we explore the ways of locomotion and how animals move throughout the Animal Kingdom. We’ll also learn more about some animals that move large distances and migrate to different areas of the world! Tickets: Member: $7 per participant Non-member: $11 per participant (Does not include Zoo ...
Skeletons of Fun
Grab your magnifying glasses and get ready to solve some skeleton mysteries as we learn what bones give our animal friends their shape. We’ll also explore animals that may differ from our bony friends and discover invertebrate animals alike. Tickets: Member: $7 per participant Non-member: $11 per participant (Does not include Zoo ...
Animal Adaptations
Animals are built and behave in unique ways. Explore amazing adaptations like how animals act and navigate to survive in their habitats where they live. We’ll test these features and more with hands-on investigations and fun. *Participating Science Explorers must be 8-14 years old. Tickets: Member: $7 Non-member: $11 (Does not include Zoo ...
A Rainforest Ramble
Bring the whole family for a magical evening walk through the rainforest to kick off a weekend celebrating the Panamanian golden frogs at the Zoo! Start your adventure with a visit to the Panamanian golden frog exhibit, where you’ll learn about this special amphibian and why it’s so important to protect rainforests. As you continue your stroll, see ...
The Maryland Zoo Mourns Loss of Arctic Fox
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is sad to announce the loss of Arctic fox Timber. Timber was 5 years old, and passed away suddenly on Tuesday, August 4. “We were all shocked and saddened by this loss,” said Erin Cantwell, mammal collection and conservation manager. “While he wasn’t one of our larger animals, he had a huge effect on our staff and ...
November 5th
Welcome to the jungle gym! Get active with the animals and take part in a 60-minute functional fitness class led by instructors from Outlast Health and Performance. This workout will include full-body movements, weighted movements, and running/walking to challenge both your cardiovascular system and your muscles. Your coaches will be doctors of physical ...
Maryland Zoo and Weis Markets Present Zoo Lights!
BALTIMORE, MD – This year The Maryland Zoo will light up the town with a colorful evening display of holiday Zoo Lights from Friday, November 20, 2020, through Sunday, January 3, 2021. This seven-week event will bring twinkling lights and holiday flare in the shape of many of your favorite zoo animals to the Zoo. More than 50 light displays with 100,000 ...
The Year in Review: 2024
With 2025 knocking on the door, 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 2025 has to offer. Now it’s time to take a look back at some of the moments this year brought. Opossum Sisters Moose and Salmon Kicking off the ...
It’s a Boy! Maryland Zoo Welcomes New Addition to Kudu Herd
BALTIMORE, MD -- The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is welcoming a male lesser kudu calf, born on Monday, October 5, 2020 in the late afternoon. The birth is the result of a recommendation from the Lesser Kudu Species Survival Plan (SSP), coordinated by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). SSPs provide breeding recommendations to maximize genetic ...
Maryland Department of Natural Resources
In this Virtual Field Talk, we don’t need to travel any further than the beautiful state of Maryland to hear from Dr. Cindy P. Driscoll, State Fish & Wildlife Veterinarian for Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR)! Dr. Driscoll is the first wildlife and aquatic veterinarian for the state and works at the Cooperative Oxford Laboratory in ...