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Engaging People with the Wonder of the Living World

The Zoo’s mission is to engage people in the wonders of the living world through personal encounters with animals, fostering empathy and lifelong support for conservation of wildlife and wild places.

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Say hello to the Zoo’s newest animal ambassadors: Two HeroRATs from APOPO (@herorats)! 🐀 These southern giant pouched rats are more than just cute faces, they’re trained heroes. APOPO’s HeroRATs are experts in detecting land mines and tuberculosis, helping save lives around the world. Keep an eye out for them on Zoo grounds, where they’ll be demonstrating their incredible detection skills! #allforanimals #marylandzoo #animals #zoo #animalcare #conservation #pouchedrat #herorats #apopo

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