Zoo News

Druid Hill Farmers Market

June 26th, 2012

WEDNESDAYS, June 6th – September 26th  3:30pm-7:30pm Wednesdays this summer you can visit the Zoo and the Farmers Market, too!  As you exit from the main entrance be sure to stop and experience the local produce, fresh herbs, baked goods, plants and workshops at this year’s Druid Hill Farmers Market located next to the Howard [...]

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Free Downtown Shuttle – Safari Express

June 21st, 2012

Visit The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore for a wild adventure that will bring you face-to-face with more than 1,500 amazing animals. A FREE shuttle service from the Baltimore Visitor Center (located in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor) to The Maryland Zoo every Saturday in July and August.

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Maryland Zoo Welcomes New Kid to the Block

June 12th, 2012

BALTIMORE, MD – The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is happy to announce the birth of an African pygmy goat kid.  Born on Sunday, June 10 to the Zoo’s African pygmy goat pair Lex and Lois, Lana is the first kid to be born at the Zoo in many years.  “Lex and Lois came to the [...]

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New Passport Program at the Zoo

June 12th, 2012

    Interacting with and learning about the Maryland Zoo’s animals is now even more exciting thanks to the Zoo’s new Keeper Chat Passport Program for children!  This new program  encourages interaction with the Zoo’s experienced animal care staff  and gives guests access to behind-the-scene information about the animals. How does it work? By  earning [...]

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Zoo’s Polar Bear Watch Temporarily Closed

June 7th, 2012

BALTIMORE – The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore’s Polar Bear Watch exhibit will be closed to the public for approximately one week beginning today, Monday, June 11, for exterior renovations to the Tundra Buggy.              During the renovations, the Tundra Buggy will be power washed and wet scraped.  The exterior will then be painted, with the [...]

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Travelodge Offers Free Zoo Admission for Children*

June 6th, 2012

  *Free Zoo Admission for Children With Every Two-Night Stay Families looking to go on an adventure this summer can now have their children get into their favorite zoo for free thanks to the Travelodge(R) hotel brand and its new “ZOOcation” promotion. Launched through a sponsorship with the Association of Zoos & Aquariums, guests who [...]

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Maryland Zoo Announces Summer Public Programs

June 6th, 2012

BALTIMORE, MD – Just because school is almost out doesn’t mean that fun educational activities aren’t “in” this summer! The Public Programs Education Team has put together a wild schedule of adventures for kids of all ages starting at the end of June and continuing through August.  All programs, tours and activities are free with [...]

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Maryland Zoo Announces Birth of Warthog Babies

May 2nd, 2012

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.               The piglets were found in the morning by the Zoo’s animal department staff who had been keeping a close eye on [...]

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Camel Rides Return to The Maryland Zoo

May 1st, 2012

BALTIMORE, MD — The camels are here!  The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore’s summer resident camels have arrived in Baltimore from their winter home in North Carolina.  Beginning today, May 1, The Maryland Zoo invites you to take the ride of a lifetime on the back of these desert dwellers!  From now through July 31 and [...]

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Maryland Zoo Welcomes Colobus Baby

April 21st, 2012

BALTIMORE, MD – The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is pleased to announce the birth of black-and-white colobus monkey baby born on exhibit on Saturday, April 21, 2012.  “We have been hoping that this pair would breed successfully, however they are secretive breeders and we were not certain she was pregnant,” stated Mike McClure, general curator.  “We [...]

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