The flamingo flock is currently off exhibit while we make repairs to their indoor space. We appreciate your patience.
Red, White & Zoo!
Celebrate the Fourth of July at the Zoo! Grab your camera and watch as the Zoo’s animals receive special Fourth-of-July-themed treats. 11:00 - Chimp Forest 11:30 - African Porcupines 2:00 - Warthogs 2:00 - Bobcat 3:00 - Farmyard 3:30 - Lions
Sip & Stroll Zoo Happy Hours Return This Fall
BALTIMORE, MD – The popular Sip & Stroll adults-only small group happy hours have been scheduled for September and October. Guests will enjoy local craft beers and wine while taking a guided twilight tour of the Zoo, focusing on a specific zoo-themed topic each evening. Sip & Strolls will be held from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm with themes varying ...
Maryland Zoo in Baltimore Reflects on FY2021
BALTIMORE –The Zoo is celebrating the end of Fiscal Year 2021, a year of many successes within the larger confines of the COVID-19 pandemic. “Despite the many adverse impacts caused by COVID-19, The Maryland Zoo fared better than we expected during the fiscal year,” stated J. Kirby Fowler, Jr., president and CEO of The Maryland Zoo. “While it is ...
Zoo Lights, Presented by Chase, Returns to the Maryland Zoo
BALTIMORE, MD – Zoo Lights, presented by Chase, will return to the Maryland Zoo to brighten up the town with colorful evenings of holiday light displays! From Friday, November 19th through Sunday, January 2nd, this seven-week event will bring to Baltimore twinkling lights and holiday flare in the shape of many of your favorite zoo animals. More than 80 ...
The Maryland Zoo Replaces Its Diesel Visitor Shuttles With Zero-EmissIons Vehicles
- Three New All-Electric Shuttles Will Help Visitors Quickly Access Zoo Central - BALTIMORE, MD – The Maryland Zoo announced today the replacement of its diesel-powered shuttles with three all-electric vehicles to transport visitors from the main entrance into the heart of the Zoo and back. Two 11-passenger ADA compliant shuttles and one ...
Oiled Wildlife Response as a Paraprofessional Partner
Originally published in Tri-state Oil Programs Oiled Wildlife Log Volume 5. To subscribe to Tri-State’s Oiled Wildlife Log, please email oilprograms@tristatebird.org by Andrew Judson, Maryland Zoo Commissary Keeper & Tri-State Paraprofessional Hi there! My name is Andrew Judson and I am currently a keeper in the Commissary Department at ...
Maryland Zoo Announces Penguin Chick Name
The public voted to name an endangered African penguin chick, and the winner is… BALTIMORE, MD – Each season, the Maryland Zoo asks the public to help name one of its newly-hatched African penguin chicks. This fall, voters got to choose among three Italian food-themed names: Mozzarella, Limoncello, or Ravioli. After a tight competition with more than ...
5 Things to Do at the Zoo Before the End of Summer
Make the last days of summer WILD! 1. See an elephant get a bath Bathing elephants, yeah, it’s a thing and our keepers never forget to wash behind the ears. 2. Celebrate hump day Hump Day is every day when you can ride a Camel at the Zoo, but it’s not every day after Labor Day because that is when our seasonal rides end. 3. Buy OktoBEARfest ...
African Journey Construction Update: 9/24/18
Tons of dirt moved, gigantic rock structures created, old barriers demolished, new pathways laid out...these are just a few of the recent happening behind the construction fences in the African Journey area of the Zoo where the lion, giraffe, and elephant habitats are being renovated. Take a look below at a few behind-the-scenes views of the progress on ...
African Journey Construction: Final Update
It's here! The 🐘 water cannon and mud pit, the 🦁 climbing structure, the 🦒barriers perfect for hanging food and fun...the NEW African Journey habitats are #AllForAnimals and better than ever! See the transformation and each of the great features below...then see for yourself when you come for a visit! We can't wait to share ...
Groups & Parties
No matter the event you have in mind, we want to make your event one to remember. Home to more than 1,500 animals from 200 different species and situated in the urban oasis of Druid Hill Park, the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore offers the perfect backdrop for your special event. Explore the diverse array of locations and stunning habitats across our campus ...
Northern Passage Keeper Chat
Meet at the grizzly bear viewing windows and hear directly from the keepers who care for the animals in the Northern Passage. Plus, get all of your questions answered during a special Q&A. *PLEASE NOTE: Due to animal care priorities, some scheduled activities may be delayed or canceled without notice. All keeper chats are weather permitting ...