Maryland Zoo Says Farewell to Leopard Amari
BALTIMORE — The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is saddened to announce the death of Amari, the 20-year-old female leopard who was a long time favorite among staff and guests. Amari was euthanized this morning at the Zoo. She had mammary cancer, a common malady in cats. “This is a sad day for The Maryland Zoo and our community,” stated Don ...
Baby Sifaka Born at The Maryland Zoo
BALTIMORE, MD — The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is pleased to announce the birth of a male Coquerel’s sifaka (CAHK-ker-rells she-FAHK) baby born on Saturday, March 30, 2013. “We are excited by this new birth, and our continuing contribution to the Coquerel’s sifaka population,” stated Mike McClure, general curator. “The staff is happy to note that ...
Maryland Zoo Announces September and October Event Schedule
BALTIMORE, MD – Start the school year rolling with these events at The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore! Start fast and strong with “Jungle Jack Hanna”, and learn a little bit about your new friends while celebrating African Penguin and Primate Awareness day! September 7 │ 7:00 PM │ Goucher College – Kraushaar Auditorium The Maryland Zoo in ...
New Energy Efficient Lighting Upgrades from Elephant Insurance’s EcoAd Funding
BALTIMORE, MD. — The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore was presented with a check today from Kevin Chidwick, CEO of Elephant Insurance Services, and Paul Polizzotto, president and founder of CBS EcoMedia Inc., to provide financial support for the new energy-efficient LED (light-emitting diode) lighting upgrade in the Giraffe House at the Zoo. Together with Don ...
Maryland Zoo Announces Birth of Warthog Babies
BALTIMORE, MD — The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is pleased to announce the birth of four common warthog piglets, born on Wednesday, April 4 to Kumari and Kijani, the Zoo’s warthog pair. https://youtu.be/OSH4ZFKPMrc The piglets were found in the morning by the Zoo’s animal department staff who had been keeping a close eye on the pregnant female ...
Maryland Zoo Generates $24M in Annual Spending
From Maryland’s Department of Business & Economic Development: Baltimore, MD (April 19, 2012) — The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore — one of the State’s oldest and most popular tourist attractions — annually generates nearly $24 million in total spending on goods and services, $1.2 million in total state and local taxes and nearly $10 million in ...
Facebook Cover Photos from the Zoo
So you’re like millions of other Facebook folks who are making the switch to the new timeline layout. But what should you use as your all important cover photo? If you love animals, then maybe you’ll love some of the options we have for you. Take a look at the images below and choose your next great cover photo image. To download any of the photos, ...
Maryland Zoo Debuts New Mobile Site
BALTIMORE, MD — No matter where your travels may take you, you can now access a new version of The Maryland Zoo’s website from your smart phone. It’s mobile-compatible and fully optimized for any device. “Visits to the Zoo’s website from mobile devices are up 188 percent year-over-year and mobile devices now account for 19 percent of total ...
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 ...
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 Announces Summer Camp For Adults
BALTIMORE, MD – You can be a kid again at the Maryland Zoo’s Adult Summer Camp. The three-day camp turns grown ups into zoo insiders with special themed tours and behind-the-scenes activities. Campers will learn about animal husbandry and welfare, meet animal ambassadors, make special enrichment for the animals, and see how the zoo works to ...
African Penguin Chicks & The Chance to Name One!
It's the most wonderful time of the year, and we're not talking about the holidays—it's African penguin breeding season! We've already had four tiny, fluffy, endangered chicks hatch at Penguin Coast, so (as many of you know and look forward to each year) it's time for the announcement of the annual naming theme! This year, the penguin care ...