The Giraffe House building is currently closed. The giraffe and okapi are viewable outdoors as weather conditions allow.
Zoo Lioness, Cuma, Euthanized
The Maryland Zoo is saddened to announce that Cuma (Koo-ma), the Maryland Zoo’s geriatric lioness, was euthanized late yesterday evening. “Cuma’s health had been in gradual decline from several age-related afflictions, but we had been able to keep her quite comfortable with multiple pain medications and joint supplements.” stated Dr. Ellen Bronson, ...
Penguins Move Into New Exhibit
The opening of the Penguin Coast exhibit is getting closer! So close in fact, that the first batch of African penguins have entered the exhibit. Last week, a group of a dozen young birds moved in, first in line to explore the 1,920 square feet of space and 185,000 gallons of water. The juveniles were brought in first because their transfer is simplified by ...
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 ...
Join the 2014 Volunteer Open House
BALTIMORE, MD — If you think our animals are wild, come meet our Volunteers! The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore will be hosting an Open House for prospective volunteers on Sunday, January 26, 2014, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., on the Zoo’s Mansion House Porch. During the Open House there will be information sessions at 11:30, 12:30 and 1:30 where guests ...
Lion Cubs Born at The Maryland Zoo
BALTIMORE, MD — In a bittersweet twist, the Maryland Zoo announces the birth of two lion cubs, while mourning the loss of their mother, lioness “Badu.” Late last Thursday, October 3rd, the young female lioness “Badu” went into labor and gave birth to two cubs overnight in a special den built in the lion off-exhibit area. However, on Friday morning ...
Penguin Construction Update – September 24th
Construction work continues to move quickly on the foundation for several exhibit buildings including the new Penguin Interpretive Center. This building will house a classroom for penguin learning as well as indoor space featuring several underwater viewing windows. It’s sure to be a popular spot for anyone who wants to see penguins swimming up ...
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 ...