The Giraffe House building will be open to guests from noon to 2:00 PM each Friday through Monday.
Storytime Meets Teatime at Maryland Zoo’s New Family Event Series
March 27, 2023 (BALTIMORE, MD) – The Maryland Zoo today announced an enchanting new storytime event for families called Fairy Tails in the Farmyard. Children can sip iced tea and lemonade as they meet the Zoo’s Farmyard animals (such as goats, alpacas, and more) while classic fictional characters come to life. There will be two storytime readings ...
Zoo Damaged in Twin Snow Blizzards – How You Can Help!
During the February snowstorms, the Zoo suffered major damage to two exhibits, the Marsh Aviary and the African Aviary. There was also the loss of over 60 trees and damage to various buildings. Although no animals were harmed, both aviaries have collapsed and will need to be reconstructed. So many of you have called or emailed us asking how you can ...
Yoga At The Zoo
MAKE YOUR NEXT PRACTICE WILD Animals have been a core element of yoga poses for centuries. From downward dog to cow, to lizard, cat, and more, wildlife has a deep tie to this ancient practice. Now’s your chance to connect even closer to nature during Yoga at the Zoo. Whether you’re just beginning or you’re looking to perfect your practice, a yoga ...
Wild About Bears!
Join the Zoo on November 3rd in celebrating and conserving wildlife during Wild About Bears day! Through zookeeper talks and hands-on activities, learn what makes bears unique, and how we are contributing to their conservation at the Zoo and around the world. Plus, come learn how you can help preserve bear populations and their habitats by making simple ...
This is the Last Week to See the Award-Winning Dinosaurs Exhibit
- These life-sized, animatronic dinos will go extinct on December 4th - Baltimore, Maryland - This is the last week to experience the award-winning DINOSAURS exhibit at the Maryland Zoo, which runs through Sunday, December 4th. After that, the enormous animatronic creatures will become extinct. The dinosaurs are a creation of Dino Don Inc., one of ...
Oldest Penguin at Maryland Zoo Humanely Euthanized
Leaves behind 230 descendants to rebuild the penguin population at Zoos across North America BALTIMORE, MD – African penguin #821, known for generations as “Mr. Greedy,” was euthanized at Maryland Zoo following an age-related decline in his health. At 33 years, he was the oldest penguin in the Zoo’s colony. During his long life, Mr. Greedy made ...
African Penguin Chicks 2022-23
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 five tiny, fluffy, endangered chicks hatch at Penguin Coast. This year, the penguin care team has selected Italian food as the naming theme for chicks hatched during the 2022-2023 season! Previous themes ...
Zoo Lights, a Holiday Spectacular presented by Chase, Returns to the Maryland Zoo
Visitors will get a warm, glowing feeling as they walk through a one-of-a-kind light show knowing that all proceeds benefit the Zoo’s animal care and conservation work. BALTIMORE, MD – The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is pleased to announce the return of Zoo Lights presented by Chase. On long winter nights, the Zoo shines brightly with seasonal lights, ...
Lappet-faced Vulture
The lappet-faced vulture is native to much of Africa and the Middle East. Over most of its range, it inhabits dry and semi-arid land with only scattered trees, thorn bushes, and short grass. Lappet-faced vultures are typically solitary, spending most of their time alone or in pairs–unless congregating at a carcass. They roost in scattered trees, ...
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
Adventure deep into our Maryland Wilderness to explore the Zoo’s all-new DINOSAURS exhibit, then join us in our prehistoric groves for a complimentary screening of the film, "Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle" (2017). Prior to the film, concessions will be available for purchase and guests will receive a visit from an animal ambassador. Please bring your own ...
Guinness Night at the Zoo
Come meet the species that inspired them and the history of this surprising campaign! It’ll be an evening of sips and sights celebrating the new Guinness Open Gate Brewery and Barrel House. Guinness Brewery Ambassadors will discuss the famous ads alongside their living counterparts at the Zoo with complimentary beer tasting and light refreshments. This ...
Maryland Zoo Welcomes New Duiker to African Aviary
BALTIMORE, MD — The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is happy to announce the addition of a new blue duiker to the African Aviary habitat in the African Journey area of the Zoo. One-year-old female, Flower, was born at the NEW (Northeastern Wisconsin) Zoo & Adventure Park in Green Bay, and came to the Maryland Zoo in October 2017. She wintered ...