Become a Corporate Partner
The Maryland Zoo is an iconic regional landmark, with a rich tradition of connecting the community to wildlife and to each other. The Zoo is proud to offer a series of corporate membership, sponsorship, and other partnership opportunities for organizations, in an effort to encourage even more engagement, education, and conservation within the surrounding communities. These partnership opportunities also offer an incredible opportunity for local businesses and organizations to connect with each other. Feel good about how you invest in the community!
Corporate Partnership Opportunities
Corporate memberships are an annual membership opportunity for businesses to support the Zoo and access exclusive benefits and discounts.
Price range:
- $2,500 – $25,000
Benefits include:
- Zoo admission tickets to share with your employees and clients
- Your website link on the Zoo’s corporate membership page
- $15 off any Zoo membership for employees (valid with ID)
- And more! (Based on corporate membership level)
Learn all about our corporate membership offerings, including our brand-new small business, school, and residential property memberships.
View Corporate Membership Options
Our corporate membership team is available to review these opportunities and benefits, answer any questions you may have, or invite you for a tour of the Zoo. Please reach out to us at corporatemembership@marylandzoo.org.
The Zoo offers a selection of premier sponsorship opportunities available to businesses, organizations, and sponsors looking to align themselves with the education, conservation, and family-centric programming the Zoo delivers.
BUNNY BONANZOO
Bunny BonanZoo is a community tradition at the Zoo. Each year 10,000-15,000 people from Maryland, Pennsylvania, D.C., and beyond, visit the Zoo during the Bunny BonanZoo weekend to take part in family-friendly festivities and see the Zoo’s wide and varied collection of more than 1,500 animals and 200 species. Located in the Zoo, the event offers fun for the whole family. On Easter weekend, our Bunny BonanZoo guests participate in activities that include Easter egg hunts, unique games, arts and crafts, and live entertainment! Special animal-related activities also take place within the Zoo, including animal enrichment, such as the delivery of giant paper maché Easter eggs filled with treats for the animals and keeper chats.
- Presenting sponsor: $15,000
- Photo booth sponsor: $5,000
- Automotive sponsor: $5,000
- In-kind sponsorship*
BREW AT THE ZOO
Brew at the Zoo is is a Memorial Day weekend tradition (May 23 & 24, 2026) at the Maryland Zoo. Each year, thousands of people from Maryland, Pennsylvania, D.C., and beyond visit the Zoo during Brew at the Zoo weekend to participate in the event festivities. Located on the Zoo’s beautiful Waterfowl Grounds, this event offers fun for both the over-21 crowd and the whole family. Brew at the Zoo is the Zoo’s biggest fundraiser. It couples food and beverage with music and fun. Tickets are required and include admission to the Zoo, unlimited beer and wine tastings, a commemorative Maryland Zoo tasting glass, three live bands per day, and access to food and artisan vendors.
- Presenting sponsor: $40,000
- Tasting cup sponsor: $15,000
- Main stage sponsor: $10,000
- Automotive sponsor: $5,000
- Animal enrichment sponsor: $5,000
- Non-drinking sponsor: $4,000
- Supporting sponsor opportunities: $3,000
OKTOBEARFEST
OktoBEARfest is the Zoo’s second-largest fundraiser and one of the region’s most beloved fall festivals, drawing thousands of guests from Maryland, Pennsylvania, D.C., and beyond. This two-day celebration features 60+ seasonal brews from top local and national brands, mouthwatering comfort food, live music, stein-hoisting contests, and of course — access to the Zoo’s incredible wildlife! Starting with a special After-Hours Kickoff on Friday, October 16, inviting guests to enjoy an exclusive evening stroll through the Zoo with drinks in hand, festive vibes, and plenty of surprises. Then, on October 17, the festivities continue during regular Zoo hours with all the fan-favorite features OktoBEARfest is known for. With an expected 5,000+ attendees over two days, OktoBEARfest offers powerful exposure and brand alignment opportunities for sponsors looking to connect with a fun-loving, socially conscious audience — all while supporting wildlife conservation.
- Presenting sponsor: $30,000
- Tasting glass sponsor: $15,000
- Main stage sponsor: $10,000
- Automotive sponsor: $5,000
- Animal enrichment sponsor: $5,000
- Non-drinking sponsor: $4,000
- Supporting sponsor opportunities: $3,000
ZOO BOO!
Zoo BOO! is a Halloween season tradition at the Maryland Zoo. Each year, more than 15,000 guests from Maryland, Pennsylvania, D.C., and beyond visit the Zoo during the month-long Zoo BOO! Halloween festival. This year, Zoo BOO! takes place on the weekends of October 2nd-3rd, October 9th-11th, October 23rd-25th, and October 30th-November 1st. Located throughout the Zoo, this event offers fun for the whole family. The outdoor venue is transformed into a Halloween and fall-themed utopia, complete with pumpkins, hay bales, trick-or-treat stations, bounce houses, and more! From wondrous live entertainment and imagination-sparking
crafts to carnival games and a not-so-spooky hay maze, there is something to do for every ghost, ghoul, and goblin.
- Presenting sponsor: $20,000
- Inflatable maze sponsor: $10,000
- Entertainment stage sponsor: $7,500
- Photo booth sponsor: $5,000
- Automotive sponsor: $5,000
- Bounce house sponsor: $3,000
- Trick-or-treat sponsor: $2,000
WINE IN THE WILDERNESS
The Maryland Zoo is proud to be known for its signature beer festivals like Brew at the Zoo and
OktoBEARfest — after all, Baltimore is a beer town! But we also know this city has a deep appreciation for
great wine. That’s why we’re thrilled to present Wine in the Wilderness, a celebration for wine lovers set in the heart of our scenic Maryland Wilderness habitat. Join us on Saturday, September 5, for an unforgettable
evening filled with unlimited wine sampling from regional and national wineries, live music, delicious food offerings, as well as artisan vendors and pop-up shopping, all while guests sip and stroll through this tranquil, wooded section of the Zoo. Guests can also encounter some of Maryland’s native wildlife, including the playful North American river otters and elusive bobcats.
- Presenting sponsor: $10,000
- Bar sponsor: $7,500
- Dessert sponsor: $5,000
- Photo booth sponsor: $5,000
- Community sponsor: $3,500
Our sponsorship team is available to review these marketing opportunities or discuss a more customized partnership based on your needs and level of contribution. Please contact sponsorships@marylandzoo.org or Colleen Burch colleen.burch@marylandzoo.org.
Sponsoring one of our animal habitats will give your brand feel-good exposure to one of the most valuable audiences around, the Zoo visitor. Habitat sponsorship opportunities are available in a wide range of values, in areas all throughout the Zoo.
SPECIES SPONSOR
- Value: $7,500
- Species available: Birds at Crane Barn, Snowy Owl, Hellbender, Bobcat, animals in the Cave, Box Turtle, Alpaca, KuneKune Pigs, Sheep, Miniature Donkeys, Trumpeter Swans, Longhorn, Cape Porcupine, Eagle, Tortoise, Kudu, Addra Gazelle, Warthog, Okapi, Crocodile, Panamanian Golden Frog, Lemur Lane primates
- Experiences available: Giant Tree Slide
HABITAT SPONSOR
- Value: $12,500
- Habitats available: Prairie Dog, Otter, Grizzly Bear, Flamingo, Sitatunga, African Watering Hole (rhino, zebra, ostrich), Leopard, Cheetah, Giraffe, Chimp Forest, Goat Corral
LARGE HABITAT SPONSOR
- Value: $20,000
- Habitats Available: Marsh Aviary, African Aviary, Penguin Coast, Elephant
- Experiences Available: Penguin Encounters, Giraffe Feeding Station
OTHER LARGE SPONSOR
Electric Shuttle
- Value: $10,000
African Penguin Breeding Season
- Value: $25,000
Ride Sponsor
- Value: $50,000
- Train: Hosting ~50,000 riders per year, the train is a great way to explore the Zoo from a different vantage point.
- Carousel: Hosting ~30,000 riders per year, the carousel provides dizzying fun to children and adults, alike.
Our sponsorship team is available to review these opportunities or discuss a more customized partnership based on your needs and level of contribution. Please contact sponsorships@marylandzoo.org or Colleen Burch colleen.burch@marylandzoo.org
The Zoo offers a variety of unique venue spaces that are perfect for company picnics, dinners, happy hours, parties, and more. Add an educational and engaging element to your next company outing!
Our rentals team is available to discuss the best Zoo rental space for your event. Please reach out to us at rentals@marylandzoo.org.