functional fitness
Functional Fitness

Welcome to the jungle gym! Get active with the animals and take part in a 60-minute functional fitness class led by instructors from Outlast Health and Performance. This highly specialized programming incorporates injury prevention and movement optimization that challenges your body and enhances your overall health and performance. This class includes a ...

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Predators

Predators need to put forth a strong attack in order to have the resources needed to survive. Explore the different ways animals survive through both physical and behavioral adaptations. Tickets: Adult Zoo Member (21+): $65 Adult Non-Member (21+): $70 Tickets include: Three (3) drinks (beer, wine, or soda) One (1) food truck meal ...

southern white rhino
Stubby the Rhino Leaving the Maryland Zoo

BALTIMORE, MD – On September 28, 2020, Stubby, the Maryland Zoo’s 27-year-old southern white rhinoceros, will be moving from Baltimore to a private facility accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). Stubby has lived in the African Watering Hole at the Zoo for 23 years, and is well known for rolling his massive 2,500 pound body in the mud ...

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Maryland Zoo Mourning Otter Mary

BALTIMORE -- The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore staff is mourning one of their most charismatic animals, Mary the river otter.  Mary was humanely euthanized on Monday, October 19, 2020 after a rapid decline in health. “Mary had remarkably few medical issues during her long life here at the Zoo,” said Dr. Ellen Bronson, senior director of animal health, ...

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The Zoo’s Adopted Baby Chimpanzee Has Been Named!

-- Hello Maisie! -- BALTIMORE, MD – Thanks to thousands of avid chimpanzee fans, The Maryland Zoo’s newest addition to the chimpanzee troop has been officially named “Maisie!”    By the time voting closed at midnight on Thursday, Maisie was the winner in a tight race, with over 9,500 votes cast! Runners-up were Asha, Olivia, Nyota and ...

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Maryland Zoo Admission Drops with the Temperatures

-- Beginning December 1, all tickets $15 through February 2021 -- BALTIMORE, MD – As the weather outside turns frightful, the Maryland Zoo will remain delightful with discounted winter pricing. From Tuesday, December 1, 2020, until Sunday, February 28, 2021, admission will be $15 per person, with children under two and Zoo members still free. Timed ...

red tailed guenon
Maryland Zoo Welcomes Two Red-Tailed Guenon!

-- They will reside in Chimpanzee Forest with the colobus monkeys - BALTIMORE, MD -- The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is excited to welcome two Schmidt’s red-tailed guenon (gweh·nuhn) to the Chimpanzee Forest! The recently introduced pair are six-year-old female, Naim (nye-em), from ZooTampa at Lowry Park and five-year-old male, Gus, from Zoo Atlanta ...

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 ...

african penguin chick with possible gemstone names
Name a Precious Penguin Chick

The Maryland Zoo and Smyth Jewelers are adding some bling to this year’s chicks in the ever-growing African penguin colony! The Zoo has been hatching penguin chicks for more than 50 years and this year, the Penguin Coast animal are team has selected gemstones as the theme for naming chicks hatched during the 2020-2021 season. Previous themes include ...

two polar bears
Polar Bear Behavior

Here at the Zoo, we care for two young polar bear half-sisters, Neva and Amelia Gray, at Polar Bear Watch. The bears came to us from Columbus Zoo & Aquarium in October 2018 at the recommendation of the Species Survival Plan. Polar Bear Watch is also home to grizzly bear sisters, Nova and Nita, as well as female bald eagle, Vega. Polar bears are one of ...

wine in the wilderness
Wine in the Wilderness

Enjoy the sights and sounds of nature with wine in hand at Wine in the Wilderness! Visit with native species like bobcats, river otters, and farmyard animals before spreading out your picnic blanket to enjoy sips from your keepsake wine glass while enjoying live music under trees adorned with sparkling cafe lights. Plus, each and every ticket supports our ...

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Rhino Naming Fundraiser

We recently welcomed two young southern white rhinos to the Zoo. In order to raise funds for the care of these BIG new additions to the African Watering Hole, along with the other 130+ species in our care, we are doing something new. For every $100 donation made to the Zoo below, donors will receive one entry into the naming contest for the chance to ...