The Giraffe House building is currently closed. The giraffe and okapi are viewable outdoors as weather conditions allow.
Maryland Zoo Says Farewell to African Leopard Hobbes
BALTIMORE — The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is saddened to announce the death of Hobbes, the Zoo’s remaining African leopard, who had been a staff and guest favorite for over 20 years. Hobbes, age 22, was humanely euthanized at the Zoo after his health declined rapidly over the past week. “This is truly the end of an era here at the Zoo,” said Mike ...
Maryland Zoo Welcomes Two Cheetah Brothers
The Maryland Zoo is happy to announce that two male cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus), have arrived from the San Diego Wildlife Safari Park to take up residence in the African Journey section of the Zoo. Refu (Ray-fu) and Wgasa (Wa-gasa) were born at the San Diego Safari Park in July 2014, and are named for historical locations within that park. “We are very ...
Off Exhibit: The Art of Animal Habitats
Animal exhibits have dramatically changed in the 140 years since The Maryland Zoo was founded. Once characterless concrete structures, now elaborate natural living spaces, today’s habitats are carefully crafted to suit species with a keen focus on the needs of each unique animal. The right space plays a critical role in the wellbeing and natural ...
Aiding Amphibians
Frogs, toads, salamanders and newts are all amazing examples of amphibians. Amphibians are animals that will live part of their lives in water and part on land. They hatch from eggs laid in or near water. Many will go through metamorphosis changing in body shape and living on land as adults, often returning to water to breed. Unable to generate ...
Maryland Zoo in Baltimore Announces Loss of Female Ostrich
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is saddened to announce the passing of 18-year-old ostrich, Laverne. “Laverne was a very interesting ostrich with a big personality. She responded well to her training programs allowing the African Watering Hole team and medical staff to monitor and treat her age-related arthritis symptoms,” said Jen Kottyan, avian ...
Off Exhibit: The Wild Life of a Zoo Vet
It’s an extremely challenging job, but it can also be deeply rewarding. What’s it like to be a veterinarian in a modern Zoo? Dr. Ellen Bronson, Maryland Zoo Senior Veterinarian shares why she chose a career in veterinary medicine. Learn what it takes to become a vet in a Zoo setting and how this competitive field has changed and evolved over the ...
Off Exhibit: Growing Elephant Knowledge en Espanol
Let us take you on a muy bien trip. Where? South of the U.S. border where the effort to expand care for zoo animals, especially elephants, is growing. The Zoo’s General Curator and resident elephant expert, Mike McClure, recently travelled to Mexico where he was invited to speak at a conference of Latin American Zoo professionals. Mike currently teaches ...
Off Exhibit: The Joy of Elephant Mating
The birds, the bees … and the elephants. What does it take to provide a successful breeding environment for African elephants? Part of The Maryland Zoo’s work to help save these threatened animals includes a commitment to participate in the Species Survival Plan (SSP) and develop a strong breeding program for elephants. In 2008, the Zoo welcomed ...
There’s a New Member of The Giraffe Herd at The Maryland Zoo
BALTIMORE, MD – The reticulated giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis reticulata) herd at Maryland Zoo has a brand new member. A three year-old female has arrived from another Association for Zoos and Aquariums (AZA)-accredited zoo and is quietly settling into her new home. The giraffe is not currently visible to the public while she goes through a standard ...
Hispanic Heritage Month at the Zoo
!Celebramos! Hispanic Heritage Month at the Maryland Zoo !Celebramos! Mes de la Herencia Hispana en el Zoo de Maryland Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with the Zoo. Featuring fun entertainment, community vendors and resources, Latin American Folkloric Dance groups and Zoo animals. Event is rain or shine. (INCLUDED WITH ZOO ADMISSION) Celebre el ...
Maryland Zoo Bird Curator Appointed to Lead a National Penguin Program
BALTIMORE, MD – Maryland Zoo’s Bird Curator, Jen Kottyan, has been appointed to lead the national breeding and population management initiative for African penguins (Spheniscus demersus). As the Program Leader for the African Penguin Species Survival Plan© (SSP), Kottyan now oversees African penguin breeding programs at zoos accredited by the ...
Mascot Day
Celebrate the start of a new school year at the Zoo! We’re hosting a Back-to-School Mascot Day on September 16th. Learn all about the local schools and colleges, hang out with the mascots, participate in educational activities throughout the Zoo, and meet some animals! This event is FREE with Zoo admission or membership. What to Expect Informational ...