Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month at the Maryland Zoo! Enjoy a day of fun entertainment, community vendors and resources, cultural activities, hands-on crafts, and special Zoo experiences including keeper chats and animal ambassadors.

This event is rain or shine and free with Zoo admission or membership.

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what to expect:

Vendors & Cultural Experiences:

  • Access to community, artisan, and food vendors
  • Cultural performances (Main Entrance):
    • 10:00 AM: Chinese lion dancing
    • 11:00 AM & 3:00 PM: UMBC Korean Dance Club Performance
    • 1:00 PM: Hula performance
    • 2:00 PM: Kpop Dance Workshop for all ages!
  • Origami craft activity thanks to Pinwheel Crafts

Educational Activities:

  • 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Located in the Penguin Education Center

Animal Ambassador Keeper Chats:

Please note: Animal Ambassador schedules and locations may change due to weather.

Animal Keeper Chats:

  • 11:00 AM: Crane Barn keeper chat
  • 12:00 PM: Marsh Aviary keeper chat
  • 1:30 PM: Pelican keeper chat
  • 3:00 PM: African Aviary keeper chat

Additional Fun Throughout the Zoo:

  • Meet & greet with Zoo mascots
  • Story time in the Penguin Education Center at 10:30 AM
  • Puppet show at the Oasis Café at 11:30 AM
  • Face painting
  • Train and carousel rides

Click here to plan your visit to the Zoo. Note that all activities are subject to change without notice.

Special thanks to:

Cultural Sponsor:

Mission: Preserve Our Culture
The Choy Wun Lion Lance Troupe is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to preserving the treasure of tradition through Chinese cultural dance and performances, particularly lion dance.

If you would like to get involved with this event, please contact lea.troutman@marylandzoo.org

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