It’s the most important fundraiser of the year to support The Maryland Zoo. Experience one of Baltimore’s biggest beer festivals this Memorial Day weekend, May 25th & May 26th. Enjoy good times with the animals featuring unlimited beer sampling of more than 80 brew varieties, plus live ... Event Details

Trivia Night

Trivia Night

Think you know a lot about animals? Come put your knowledge to the test with a fun night of trivia with our Maryland Zoo keepers!

Guests will enjoy a tasty dinner before being organized into groups to compete against one another in animal trivia facts. Plus, each ... Event Details

Overnights at the zoo

The Zoo is where the wild things snore! Join us for an educational night under the stars or inside the Penguin Education Center. You can spend the night and enjoy the unique sights and sounds of the Zoo at night!

Here’s what some Zoo Snooze participants ... Event Details

Sip, stroll, and learn!

Sip, stroll, and learn at this special adults-only education event! You’ll enjoy wine, beer and delicious hors d’oeuvres while taking an intimate twilight tour of the Zoo, focusing on a specific zoo-themed topic.

Tickets:

Breakfast At The Zoo

It’s the Zoo’s most popular series of events throughout the Zoo year: Constellation presents Breakfast with the Animals at The Maryland Zoo. This VIP experience lets guests get up close and personal with their favorite animals and the keepers who care for ... Event Details

CRAFT Nights

Join us at the Zoo’s Penguin Education Center for an entertaining night of crafting with your favorite animal ambassador friends! Complimentary beverage included!

You are guaranteed to get in touch with your creative side as one of the instructors guides you through ... Event Details

MAKE YOUR NEXT PRACTICE WILD

Animals have been a core element of yoga poses for centuries. From downward dog to cow, to lizard, cat and more, wildlife has a deep tie to this ancient practice. Now’s your chance to connect even closer to nature during Yoga at the Zoo. Whether you’re ... Event Details

Work out with wildlife

Do burpees by the flamingos, push-ups by the African crested porcupines and lunges by the Amur leopard. In between sets, find inspiration from the cheetahs and run!

Hosted by 410 CrossFit, CrossFit at the Zoo is a 60-minute, fully-guided class designed for ... Event Details

Be Wild For a Day

Did you know that each animal has a special day every year dedicated to just them? Be wild about our animals on their special day and come down to the Zoo to learn all about our conservation efforts and the special care they recieve, not just one day, but every day! ... Event Details

It’s time to munch at the Penguin Coast Exhibit and you’re invited. Watch as our colony of over 50 birds gets their fill of fish. Each feeding lasts 15-30 minutes.

Be a Citizen Scientist!

Come join the Maryland Zoo as we explore the outdoors to discover local species, learn about conservation issues they face, and how you can help support wildlife. We’ll become citizen scientists and help real researchers like ornithologists study birds, ... Event Details

Say Cheese!

Join us for a 90-minute photo safari: kids only! Aspiring wildlife photographers ages 8-14 will receive an educational Zoo tour, learning the basic skills and special tricks needed to capture stunning shots of animals. All experience levels are welcome as we explore ... Event Details

Overnights at the zoo

The Zoo is where the wild things snore! Join us for an educational night under the stars or inside the Penguin Education Center. You can spend the night and enjoy the unique sights and sounds of the Zoo at night!

Here’s what some Zoo Snooze participants ... Event Details

Breakfast At The Zoo

It’s the Zoo’s most popular series of events throughout the Zoo year: Constellation presents Breakfast with the Animals at The Maryland Zoo. This VIP experience lets guests get up close and personal with their favorite animals and the keepers who care for ... Event Details

Story Time And A Stroll

Stroller Safaris occur each month, March through October from 11:00 am – 11:45 am. Families with children 18 – 36 months will explore the animal world through animal stories and/or songs and take a stroller walk in the Zoo.

Tickets:

Be Wild For a Day

Did you know that each animal has a special day every year dedicated to just them? Be wild about our animals on their special day and come down to the Zoo to learn all about our conservation efforts and the special care they recieve, not just one day, but every day! ... Event Details

What’s a Field Talk?

In-Depth, In Person Conservation Conversations

It’s your chance to experience life on the front lines of wildlife conservation with the biologists, animal experts and wildlife advocates making a difference for threatened and endangered species around the ... Event Details

It’s the most important fundraiser of the year to support The Maryland Zoo. Experience one of Baltimore’s biggest beer festivals this Memorial Day weekend, May 25th & May 26th. Enjoy good times with the animals featuring unlimited beer sampling of more than 80 brew varieties, plus live ... Event Details

Trivia Night

Trivia Night

Think you know a lot about animals? Come put your knowledge to the test with a fun night of trivia with our Maryland Zoo keepers!

Guests will enjoy a tasty dinner before being organized into groups to compete against one another in animal trivia facts. Plus, each ... Event Details

Join other zoo-loving adults (21 and over) for an amazing night under the stars! You and your friends will camp out at the Zoo and enjoy the sights and sounds of the Zoo by night.

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Animal Snapshots

Join the photo experts from Service Photo and Nikon for a special day of wildlife photography. This program starts with a workshop on taking wildlife photos and then moves on-grounds at the Zoo where participants will test their newly honed skills using the latest in ... Event Details

Sip, stroll, and learn!

Sip, stroll, and learn at this special adults-only education event! You’ll enjoy wine, beer and delicious hors d’oeuvres while taking an intimate twilight tour of the Zoo, focusing on a specific zoo-themed topic.

Tickets:

Breakfast At The Zoo

It’s the Zoo’s most popular series of events throughout the Zoo year: Constellation presents Breakfast with the Animals at The Maryland Zoo. This VIP experience lets guests get up close and personal with their favorite animals and the keepers who care for ... Event Details

CRAFT Nights

Join us at the Zoo’s Penguin Education Center for an entertaining night of crafting with your favorite animal ambassador friends! Complimentary beverage included!

You are guaranteed to get in touch with your creative side as one of the instructors guides you through ... Event Details

MAKE YOUR NEXT PRACTICE WILD

Animals have been a core element of yoga poses for centuries. From downward dog to cow, to lizard, cat and more, wildlife has a deep tie to this ancient practice. Now’s your chance to connect even closer to nature during Yoga at the Zoo. Whether you’re ... Event Details

Work out with wildlife

Do burpees by the flamingos, push-ups by the African crested porcupines and lunges by the Amur leopard. In between sets, find inspiration from the cheetahs and run!

Hosted by 410 CrossFit, CrossFit at the Zoo is a 60-minute, fully-guided class designed for ... Event Details

It’s time to munch at the Penguin Coast Exhibit and you’re invited. Watch as our colony of over 50 birds gets their fill of fish. Each feeding lasts 15-30 minutes.

Leopards are truly wild cats that our keepers know better than anyone. Ask them all of your big cat questions.

Learn all about the 11 chimps who call the Zoo home. Join keepers for an interactive chat and afternoon animal enrichment.

Catch this feeding and you’ll see exactly that, pelicans catching fish! It’s a fish-tossing, big gulping good time every afternoon.

Your chance to learn more about North American River Otters. Keepers will share species specific info with guests about the Zoo’s three otters.

Is it a rock? No, it’s a giant salamander. Learn all about the creatures affectionately referred to as “snot otters”.

It’s always a barn good time. Join keepers for a chat about all things farmyard.

A keeper chat down in the wallow. Get to know all about these wild hogs.

Get to know the animals who hang out by the Watering Hole. Join keepers for an in-depth chat and Q&A session.

Leap into learning about these Madagascar natives. Speak with keepers who care for these endangered animals and discover how the Zoo is helping the conservation efforts to save them.

Meet Vega, the Zoo’s Bald Eagle, and hear directly from the keepers who care for her. Plus, get all of your questions answered about these iconic birds.

Learn about the diverse group of birds that live in the Marsh Aviary. Curious about one species in particular? Here’s your chance to speak directly with the keepers who work with the birds.

Get to know more about the world’s largest land predators. Join Polar Bear Watch keepers for an in-depth talk and the chance to get all your Arctic questions answered.

They’re the world’s largest land predators, and you can meet Amelia Gray and Neva daily at the Zoo’s Polar ... Event Details

Act quick to be a part of this keeper chat with the world’s fastest land mammal. Keepers will be ready with answers to your questions. Also learn fascinating facts about African crested porcupines.

Find out what makes these birds chirp, cheep and so much more! Take a peek at the lives of African Aviary birds with the people who care directly for these animals.

Hear about these “turtley” awesome animals at a Tortoise Keeper Chat! Our dedicated care team is ready to give all the A’s to all your Q’s.

Did you know giraffe and okapi are close relatives? Get a chance to speak directly with keepers who care for both here at the Zoo.

Get to know about life behind-the-scenes at the Maryland Zoo’s newest exhibit, Penguin Coast. Keepers will discuss the birds and their care and answer all your penguin questions.

Here kitty kitty. Get the 411 on bobcats from the keepers who know them best in our newly renovated exhibit space.

What’s a Field Talk?

In-Depth, In Person Conservation Conversations

It’s your chance to experience life on the front lines of wildlife conservation with the biologists, animal experts and wildlife advocates making a difference for threatened and endangered species around the ... Event Details

Be a Citizen Scientist!

Come join the Maryland Zoo as we explore the outdoors to discover local species, learn about conservation issues they face, and how you can help support wildlife. We’ll become citizen scientists and help real researchers like ornithologists study birds, ... Event Details

Say Cheese!

Join us for a 90-minute photo safari: kids only! Aspiring wildlife photographers ages 8-14 will receive an educational Zoo tour, learning the basic skills and special tricks needed to capture stunning shots of animals. All experience levels are welcome as we explore ... Event Details

Animal Snapshots

Join the photo experts from Service Photo and Nikon for a special day of wildlife photography. This program starts with a workshop on taking wildlife photos and then moves on-grounds at the Zoo where participants will test their newly honed skills using the latest in ... Event Details

Overnights at the zoo

The Zoo is where the wild things snore! Join us for an educational night under the stars or inside the Penguin Education Center. You can spend the night and enjoy the unique sights and sounds of the Zoo at night!

Here’s what some Zoo Snooze participants ... Event Details

Sip, stroll, and learn!

Sip, stroll, and learn at this special adults-only education event! You’ll enjoy wine, beer and delicious hors d’oeuvres while taking an intimate twilight tour of the Zoo, focusing on a specific zoo-themed topic.

Tickets:

Story Time And A Stroll

Stroller Safaris occur each month, March through October from 11:00 am – 11:45 am. Families with children 18 – 36 months will explore the animal world through animal stories and/or songs and take a stroller walk in the Zoo.

Tickets:

Be Wild For a Day

Did you know that each animal has a special day every year dedicated to just them? Be wild about our animals on their special day and come down to the Zoo to learn all about our conservation efforts and the special care they recieve, not just one day, but every day! ... Event Details

Be a Citizen Scientist!

Come join the Maryland Zoo as we explore the outdoors to discover local species, learn about conservation issues they face, and how you can help support wildlife. We’ll become citizen scientists and help real researchers like ornithologists study birds, ... Event Details

What’s Animal Enrichment?

Enrichment activities help enhance the care that keepers provide for Zoo animals by adding variety and stimulation to the animals’ daily routines. Every enrichment item is specifically developed for each animal to help elicit species specific wild ... Event Details

Be Wild For a Day

Did you know that each animal has a special day every year dedicated to just them? Be wild about our animals on their special day and come down to the Zoo to learn all about our conservation efforts and the special care they recieve, not just one day, but every day! ... Event Details

It’s time to munch at the Penguin Coast Exhibit and you’re invited. Watch as our colony of over 50 birds gets their fill of fish. Each feeding lasts 15-30 minutes.

Catch this feeding and you’ll see exactly that, pelicans catching fish! It’s a fish-tossing, big gulping good time every afternoon.

Find out what makes these birds chirp, cheep and so much more! Take a peek at the lives of African Aviary birds with the people who care directly for these animals.

Hear about these “turtley” awesome animals at a Tortoise Keeper Chat! Our dedicated care team is ready to give all the A’s to all your Q’s.

Here kitty kitty. Get the 411 on bobcats from the keepers who know them best in our newly renovated exhibit space.