The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore

Get to know the Maryland Zoo

Engaging People with the Wonder of the Living World

The Zoo’s mission is to inspire and educate people to join with it in the active support and conservation of wildlife and wild places. The Zoo is committed to serving its communities by engaging people with the wonder of the living world through personal encounters that foster lifelong harmonious relationships with nature.

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Featured Special Event

Zoo Zoom: Home Habitat 8K presented by Chase

Mon., Nov. 23, 2020

Penguin Encounters

It’s your chance to have an extra close-up experience with the Zoo’s African penguins.

Membership Levels

Whether you’re part of a herd or a solitary creature, we have memberships that fit every type ...

Yoga At The Zoo

Multiple days thru Sun., Dec. 20

Breakfast with the Animals

Multiple days thru Sat., Nov. 7

Conservation

With each “batch” of penguin names we reveal, we’ll share a recipe you can create at ...

Volunteer

Every year, hundreds of volunteers give their time, energy, and enthusiasm to help us accomplish ...

Behind-the-Scenes Tours

A Behind-the-Scenes animal encounter at the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is a private, once in a ...