The Maryland Zoo is saddened to announce that Cuma (Koo-ma), the Maryland Zoo’s geriatric lioness, was euthanized late yesterday evening. “Cuma’s health had been in gradual decline from several age-related afflictions, but we had been able to keep her quite … Continued
As we continue through the fall and get closer to the winter, the Zoo will be making some changes to prepare for the cold weather. Some animals will be moved indoors, while others will be off-exhibit for the rest of … Continued
Starting Sunday, November 2nd it’s Polar Bear Week. The event coincides with the bears’ annual migration to Churchill, Manitoba, where the Hudson Bay freezes and allows them to begin hunting seals. But, for the rest of us, it is a … Continued
The Zoo has quite an exciting Saturday coming up! There are two events happening at the Zoo: the Baltimore Marathon and OktoBEARfest. As busy a day it will be, please note these events will not disrupt the regular Zoo hours or … Continued
The penguins are not the only birds who recently got a new home at the Zoo. Ten species of birds, native to Maryland, have now been introduced into the newly reconstructed Marsh Aviary in the Maryland Wilderness. That aviary has … Continued
As part of the many events sponsored by Free Fall Baltimore, the Maryland Zoo will be open for free on Monday, October 6, 2014. There is no need to register or reserve in advance, just come on by and check … Continued
BALTIMORE –The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is saddened to announce the death of Angel, the Zoo’s 17-year-old reticulated giraffe. Angel was humanely euthanized yesterday after struggling with age-related medical issues over time. “Angel had been showing signs of leg and … Continued
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