Private Rentals

From picnics to family reunions, the Zoo has the spaces and expertise to offer the perfect setting for any private event.

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Corporate Rentals

Host your networking event, awards ceremony, formal dinner, picnic, and more at the Zoo’s rental facilities.

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Rental Add-Ons

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Rental Inquiry Form

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General Rental Info

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Groups & Parties

No matter the event you have in mind, we want to make your event one to remember. Home to more than 1,500 animals from 200 different species and situated in the urban oasis of Druid Hill Park, the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore offers the perfect backdrop for your special event. Explore the diverse array of locations and stunning habitats across our campus ...

Maryland Zoo Breaks Ground on Red Panda Habitat

The key to Maryland Zoo’s future is rooted in its nearly 150 year-old past   BALTIMORE, MD – Maryland Zoo today broke ground on an exhibit for red panda - the first of several changes planned to reinvigorate Main Valley, the oldest portion of the nation’s third oldest zoo. The exhibit is the first combination of a new habitat housing a new ...

Wedding showcase at the maryland zoo
March 15th

Join us for a wild and unforgettable day at our Wedding Showcase! This open house offers an exclusive look at the Zoo’s unique wedding venues and services. Whether you envision a ceremony surrounded by nature or a reception with a wild twist, this event is your chance to see it all in action. Expect venue tours, samplings from local vendors, giveaways, ...

Eastern Indigo Snake
Eastern Indigo Snake

Eastern indigo snakes are native to the southeastern United States. They prefer longleaf pine forest habitats, but may also be found in sandhills, dry prairies, edges of freshwater marshes, and even human-altered spaces such as agricultural fields. The eastern indigo snake lives in close relationship with the gopher tortoise, a keystone species of the ...

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Cope’s Tree Frog

As their name suggests, Cope’s tree frogs are arboreal (tree dwellers), and can be found in a range of habitat types including woodlands, grasslands, prairies, meadows, fields, and swamps.  The coloring of Cope’s tree frogs help them blend in with tree bark as they cling to trees with large, sticky toe pads. While they may spend time hiding in tree ...

wildly inclusive autism acceptance day
Autism Acceptance Day

Celebrate Autism Acceptance Month with the Zoo in partnership with Itineris. Featuring fun activities, resources, and Zoo animals, join us in supporting, including, and accepting people with autism. This special event is proudly sponsored by Corporate Mailing Services (CMS), We Rock the Spectrum For All Kids - Baltimore, School of Rock, and T. Rowe ...

broad headed skink
Broad-headed Skink

Broad-headed skinks are native to the central and southeastern United States.  They live in open, moist wooded areas. They are known to inhabit the coastal plain of southern Maryland and the Eastern Shore.  At the Zoo, you can see broad-headed skinks in the Meadow exhibit in Maryland Wilderness. Broad-headed skinks are active during the day but not ...