Progress is waddling on at the site of the Zoo’s new African Penguin Exhibit. After lots of dirt digging and earth moving the hole for the main Interpretive Center is just about complete, which means work on laying the concrete … Continued
BALTIMORE, MD – The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is happy to announce the arrival of three Von der Decken’s hornbills (Tockus deckeni) to the African Aviary. Von der Decken’s hornbill is a small member of the hornbill family and was named after … Continued
Below is a new look at the first weeks of construction. This time-lapse video shows the construction process so far. It’s a quick look at the changes that have occurred in the past few weeks. Lots of dirt moving and … Continued
Penguin construction is on track with no delays, thank you Mother Nature for wonderful weather! As of now, guests may notice a little bit more hustle and bustle going on behind the fence. The construction crew has done some demolition … Continued
BALTIMORE, MD – The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore has broken ground on a new penguin exhibit which will encompass a 1.5-acre parcel of land in the middle of the Zoo adjacent to current entrance to The African Journey exhibit. The … Continued
So much has happened to the look of our Zoo in the past few weeks. Let’s break it down on what has changed since the last post. First noticeable item, the shuttle route has changed from it’s original route and is … Continued
The Zoo’s Keeper Chat Passport Program is back! Interacting with and learning about Maryland Zoo animals this summer is more fun for kids than ever before. Plus, it’s your child’s chance to receive a special behind-the-scenes tour of the Zoo. … Continued
BALTIMORE, MD – The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is pleased to announce the birth of four common warthog piglets, born on Saturday, June 8 to Kumari and Kijani, the Zoo’s warthog pair. This is the third litter for Kumari, the … Continued
Here is an update of the African penguin construction for the week of June 24th. If you want to learn more about the overall build, visit our construction page. If you want to learn more about African penguins in … Continued
Zoo members can visit the Babe Ruth Birthplace Museum and Sports Legends Museum for free in July and August of 2013! You must have a current membership card in hand to attend either museum for free. Up to two adults and … Continued