Unlimited fall-flavored beer sampling is coming back to the Zoo for the 8th year. NEW this year – a few beer tents beyond the pavilion area. Sip and stroll among the animals inside the Zoo! Join us for OktoBEARfest 2019 featuring unlimited sampling of 50+ seasonal brews, live music and local ... 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

Embark on a journey through the Zoo at this year’s Zoo Zoom. Dress up as your favorite animal and choose from either an 8K race or the 1 Mile Family Walk/Fun Run. Both courses will take you on an adventure through the center of the Zoo and past the NEW ... 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

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 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

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

Musical Petting Zoo

You’ve got the music in you!

Not to be confused with a petting zoo full of animals, a musical petting zoo is an experience where you touch, feel and play with musical instruments! The Zoo is excited to welcome the Baltimore Gamer Symphony Orchestra and their herd of musical ... 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

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

Story Time And A Stroll

Stroller Safaris occur 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.

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Santa Claus is coming to town

Join us for yuletide cheer and celebration this holiday season! You’ll enjoy a breakfast or brunch buffet on the Zoo’s Mansion House Porch before settling in to create unique seasonal crafts. Then get ready to meet one of Santa’s feathered friends ... Event Details

Unlimited fall-flavored beer sampling is coming back to the Zoo for the 8th year. NEW this year – a few beer tents beyond the pavilion area. Sip and stroll among the animals inside the Zoo! Join us for OktoBEARfest 2019 featuring unlimited sampling of 50+ seasonal brews, live music and local ... Event Details

Guinness at the Zoo

Have you ever noticed the playful animals starring in vintage Guinness ads?

Come meet the species that inspired them and the history of this surprising campaign! It’ll be an evening of sips and sights celebrating the new Guinness Open Gate Brewery and Barrel House. Guinness Brewery ... 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

Carnivore Chow Down

It’s not every day you see a fierce predator with their prey. Join us Sunday (10/4) to watch as carnivores such as the polar bears, grizzlies, otters, and leopard receive special meals throughout the Zoo.

Whole prey items are a form of ... Event Details

Embark on a journey through the Zoo at this year’s Zoo Zoom. Dress up as your favorite animal and choose from either an 8K race or the 1 Mile Family Walk/Fun Run. Both courses will take you on an adventure through the center of the Zoo and past the NEW ... 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

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

Experience our big cats closer than ever when you attend a training demonstration at Lion Overlook! Guests will have the opportunity to observe as the Zoo’s lions voluntarily participate in a training session with animal keepers at the exhibit’s new designated training space. The ... Event Details

It’s elephant bath time at the NEW African journey! Watch as the elephants get sprayed down with our brand new water cannon.

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.

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.

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

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

Story Time And A Stroll

Stroller Safaris occur 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:

Experience our big cats closer than ever when you attend a training demonstration at Lion Overlook! Guests will have the opportunity to observe as the Zoo’s lions voluntarily participate in a training session with animal keepers at the exhibit’s new designated training space. The ... 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

Carnivore Chow Down

It’s not every day you see a fierce predator with their prey. Join us Sunday (10/4) to watch as carnivores such as the polar bears, grizzlies, otters, and leopard receive special meals throughout the Zoo.

Whole prey items are a form of ... Event Details

Musical Petting Zoo

You’ve got the music in you!

Not to be confused with a petting zoo full of animals, a musical petting zoo is an experience where you touch, feel and play with musical instruments! The Zoo is excited to welcome the Baltimore Gamer Symphony Orchestra and their herd of musical ... 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.

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