The Giraffe House building is currently closed. The giraffe and okapi are viewable outdoors as weather conditions allow.
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
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 ...
¡Celebramos!
Sá., Oct. 12, 2024 10:00am - 4:00pm · El Zoo de Maryland DO., Oct. 13, 2024 10:00am - 4:00pm · El Zoo de Maryland ¡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, ...
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 ...
The Maryland Zoo Welcomes New Male Duiker
BALTIMORE, MD – The Maryland Zoo is happy to announce the arrival of a male duiker (dye-ker), Kuruka, from the Dallas Zoo. Kuruka (Coo-roo-ka) is 11-months-old and came to the Zoo to be paired with 4-year-old female duiker Flower, as recommended by the Blue Duiker Species Survival Plan (SSP.). After spending the required 30 days in quarantine, ...
Wild About Maryland Native Species!
The Zoo is dedicated to caring for, learning from, and protecting the wildlife in our own backyard! Be wild about our Maryland native species on this special day and come down to the Zoo to learn all about our conservation efforts and the special care they recieve, not just one day, but every day! Also, take part in our special animal-related activities, ...
Maryland Zoo Announces Death of Coquerel’s Sifaka Anastasia
BALTIMORE, MD -- The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is saddened to announce the death of Anastasia, the 17-year-old female Coquerel’s sifaka (CAH-ker-rells she-FAHK) on August 12, 2021.” Female sifaka tend to play dominant roles in their troop and Ana was no exception,” stated Erin Grimm, mammal collection and conservation manager. “Ana ruled the ...
Trucks For Tots, Presented by Chase, Returns This Fall
-- Featuring BGE electric vehicles! -- BALTIMORE, MD – On Sunday, October 10, Trucks for Tots, presented by Chase, will electrify guests at the Maryland Zoo! This year, all the vehicles will be electric vehicles, courtesy of BGE. “While it is important to teach our visitors about animals and their habitats, we also want to share our commitment ...
Changes Coming to Polar Bear Watch at the Maryland Zoo
BALTIMORE, MD – This fall, both of the polar bears currently living at the Maryland Zoo will be moving to other zoos as a result of recommendations from the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) Polar Bear Species Survival Plan (SSP). The bears, Neva and Amelia Gray, came to the Maryland Zoo as two-year-olds in 2018 from the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium ...
New Year’s Eve Yoga
MAKE YOUR NEXT PRACTICE WILD Join us this New Year’s Eve as we reflect on the year gone by and set intentions for the new year ahead. Take part in a 60-minute Vinyasa style yoga class designed for both beginner and intermediate yoga lovers. This special class is created with individualized options to help best support your unique skill level. Your ...
Maryland Zoo Welcomes First Penguin Chicks of the 2021-2022 Breeding Season
UPDATE 2/1 – So far nine endangered chicks have hatched! This season's naming theme is desserts, and eight sweet names have been revealed including Mochi, Brookie, Custard, Churro, Eclair, Pound, Strudel, and Cannoli. BALTIMORE, MD – The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is excited to announce the hatching of three African penguin chicks – the first ...
The Maryland Zoo Announces the Arrival of Beau, an Adult Male Sitatunga
December 28, 2021 (BALTIMORE, MD) – The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore today announced the arrival of Beau, a breeding-age adult male Sitatunga who was specially-selected to join the Zoo’s all female herd. Beau recently completed a 30-day quarantine following his trip up from a zoo in Florida and now lives in the Africa Barn. He will be on exhibit daily, ...