After years of planning and construction, the Penguin Coast exhibit is ready for its September 27th debut. Since the first days that the birds were introduced to the new habitat, they have grown more acclimated to their surroundings. The strange … Continued
BALTIMORE, MD –The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is ready once again to host Zoo Zoom, a wild 8K race that winds its way through the Zoo. This year Zoo Zoom will take place on Sunday, November 23, 2014 at 8:30 … Continued
The opening of the Penguin Coast exhibit is getting closer! So close in fact, that the first batch of African penguins have entered the exhibit. Last week, a group of a dozen young birds moved in, first in line to … Continued
BALTIMORE, MD – The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is happy to announce the hatching of three Von der Decken’s hornbill (Tockus deckeni) chicks in the African Aviary.Von der Decken’s hornbill is a small member of the hornbill family and was … Continued
Penguin Coast is almost ready for its two-toned tenants to move in! With the September 27th grand opening a little more than a month away, the construction crew has been very busy putting the finishing touches on the exhibit. Meanwhile, our … Continued
The new Penguin Coast exhibit will open September 27th, so it is the final countdown for the construction team. In the newest time lapse video, we have changed perspective, so you can see the final touches go on the main … Continued
What does the arctic fox keeper say? Find out in this creature feature about the Zoo’s two arctic foxes. The following interview is with Becky Lynagh, animal keeper at The Maryland Zoo for over 12 years! Becky and a team … Continued
Happy Zookeeper Appreciation Week! Today’s Keeper spotlight is shining on Tanya W. of Polar Bear Watch and African Watering Hole. Read on to see what Tanya has to say about her work as a keeper after 16 years at the Maryland … Continued
Happy Zookeeper Appreciation Week! Meet Katie, she is a keeper in the Maryland Wilderness and Panamanian Golden Frog exhibits. Read her keeper spotlight below to learn how she became a keeper and what she loves about her job. What kind … Continued
Happy Keeper Appreciation Week! Today’s featured keeper, Paula, comes from our Giraffe House and Farmyard team. Paula takes care of a wide assortment of animals, from large predators to friendly ruminants. Read on to find out more about Paula’s exciting … Continued