As part of the many events sponsored by Free Fall Baltimore, the Maryland Zoo will be open for free on Wednesday, October 5, 2016. There is no need to register or reserve in advance, just come on by and explore … Continued
EPISODE #24 – INSIDE ANIMAL OPERATIONS With more than 130 acres of land, 80+ buildings, and hundreds of animals there are bound to be some wild logistical challenges. Enter Cristina Lauri, the Maryland Zoo’s Animal Operations Manager. What exactly does the operation … Continued
Mild September weather, amazing animals, and three family-friendly events… that’s what’s on tap for this weekend at the Maryland Zoo. All three events are FREE with Zoo admission or membership. Musical Petting Zoo This Saturday, the Baltimore Gamer Orchestra is … Continued
The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) today announced that The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore has received Top Honors in the AZA 2016 Award for Exhibit Design for annual operating budgets over $5 million category for its Penguin Coast exhibit. … Continued
EPISODE #23 - WORKING WITH ELEPHANTS They’re the largest animals at the Zoo and deservedly get an equally large amount of care and training. Elephants are complex mammals with complex needs and the challenge of working with them is one that … Continued
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is excited to announce the 5th annual “OktoBEARfest,” Fall beer festival to be held on Saturday, October 22, 2016, in conjunction with Baltimore Beer Week. The event runs from 12:00 pm until 4:00 pm at … Continued
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is excited to introduce a new event to its calendar, “Que at the Zoo,” a nine hour music festival featuring a line up of the regions top artists. During the festivities, Baltimore’s wildest BBQ contest … Continued
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore celebrates its legacy as the third oldest zoo in America on September 23, 2016 with Zoobilee 140 – a signature anniversary event presented by Stifel. Let the penguins wear the tuxedos – you can come … Continued
Last week, U.S. experts from SeaWorld and the Maryland Zoo traveled to South Africa to help study endangered African penguins with the goal of tagging and tracking 10% of the wild population and 100% of all rescued, rehabilitated and released … Continued
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is welcoming its newest babies, a male lesser kudu calf born on Saturday, June 18th and a male sitatunga calf born on Saturday, June 25th. Kudu female, kudu calf, sitatunga mother, sitatunga calf (left to … Continued