Zoo News

Zookeeper for a Day Giveaway

April 30th, 2013

Parents, register your child for a special chance to win a behind-the-scenes “Zookeeper for a Day” experience, a $529 Maryland College Investment Plan account, and a free family membership to The Maryland Zoo.  Entering is easy.  Simply click the link below and complete the online form to register your child for a chance to win [...]

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Baby Sifaka Born at The Maryland Zoo

April 24th, 2013

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 [...]

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Two Pygmy Goats Born at Maryland Zoo

April 19th, 2013

BALTIMORE, MD – The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is happy to announce the birth of two African pygmy goat kids.  The kids, one male and one female, were born on Monday, April 15 around 10:30 pm to the Zoo’s African pygmy goat pair Lex and Lois.  “Last year Lois gave birth to our first goat [...]

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Update: Samson Making Excellent Progress

April 3rd, 2013

BALTIMORE, MD – The Maryland Zoo’s five-year-old elephant Samson continues to recover in his fight against elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus (EEHV) and Zoo staff sees daily improvement in his behavior and attitude.  “Samson’s activity level is back to normal most days now,” stated Mike McClure, general curator at The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore.  “We know from [...]

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Important Phone Information for Monday, April 1

March 28th, 2013

On Monday, April 1, The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore will be without phone service due to a planned service migration to Verizon Business.   Internet service should not be interrupted by the work, and Zoo staff will have access to e-mail communication during this time. A working analog phone line (410-243-4179) will be in place at [...]

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Drive Me Wild with Mini of Baltimore County

March 15th, 2013

Want to own a road ready animal that thrives in a highway habitat?  It’s your chance to win a species all its own thanks to Mini of Baltimore County. Enter the Zoo’s Drive Me Wild raffle for your chance to win a Mini Cooper HT.  How?  Simply purchase a raffle ticket and help support The [...]

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Summer Camp Registration Now Open!

March 4th, 2013

Registration is now open for summer camp at The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore! Now you can drive your children wild this summer – sign them up for Summer Camp at the Zoo!  Campers experience a unique, week-long day camp that allows them to explore the natural world of animals and their habitats, right here at the [...]

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Join us for Bunny BonanZOO!

March 4th, 2013

Get ready to spring into action with the three most egg-citing days of the year at The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore! The annual Mary Sue Candies Bunny BonanZOO will take place from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm on March 29, 30, and 31 for three days of egg-cellent fun! Download the complete Bunny BonanZOO press [...]

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March Events

March 4th, 2013

Join all the wild things in March as The Maryland Zoo will be open seven-days-a-week beginning March 1. We have a few special events along the way as we welcome spring to Druid Hill Park! Download the complete March Events press release here

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Maryland Zoo & San Francisco Zoo Make Super Bowl Wager

January 31st, 2013

BALTIMORE, MD and SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Don Hutchinson, president and CEO of The Maryland Zoo and Tanya Peterson, executive director and president of the San Francisco Zoological Society spent some time talking about their respective teams before hammering out a fun bet on the outcome of Super Bowl XLVII. Last evening they exchanged their [...]

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