Celebrate Black History Month at the Zoo! Join us for fun craft making, educational activities, and community vendors inside the Penguin Education Center.
This event is free with Zoo admission or membership.
What to expect:
- 10:00 am – 3:30 pm: Kids craft station, Exploration Stations, and face painting
- 11:00 am – 12:00 pm: Story time
- 12:00 pm (Saturday, February 14): Join Grammy-nominated children’s entertainer, author, and educator, Culture Queen, for a fun and interactive Black History Month program
- 12:00 pm (Saturday, February 14): Reveal of the second LEGO tier of the Zoo’s 150th Anniversary cake. We’ve teamed up with Charm City LUG to create a “Build Towards 150” cake made entirely out of LEGO. Visit each month to reveal another tier of the cake, culminating with our big birthday bash on April 7, 2026.
- 12:00 pm (Sunday, February 15): Musical performance by a Coppin State University Gospel Choir student.
Throughout the Zoo:
- Photo ops with a Zoo mascot
- Train rides
- Carousel rides
- Wildlife Quest VR Experience ($)
- Face painting ($)
- Keeper Chats
- Educational activities
- Penguin Feeding Narrations at 10:30 AM and 3:30 PM
- Animal Ambassadors
- Goat grooming
Community vendors & partners:
- The Ankh Queen
- Pandora’s Box
- Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History & Culture (Saturday, February 14)
- Zoo Members: Don’t forget, you get free admission in February as part of our members reciprocal offers.
- Coppin State University School of Business (Sunday, February 15)
- As part of Coppin State University’s mission as an urban-focused, community-oriented institution, the College of Business is proud to partner with the Zoo. The College of Business is committed to serving the Baltimore community, supporting local businesses, and encouraging and inspiriting local youth.
Click here to plan your visit and learn about reduced ticket prices in February. Note that all activities are subject to change without notice.
($) – Additional cost
Questions? Please reach out to our team by emailing tickets@marylandzoo.org.
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