Travel through a prehistoric forest of roaring, rustling dinosaurs deep in the heart of the Zoo. You’ll take a winding path through our Maryland Wilderness to experience up-close encounters with life-size, animatronic dinosaurs like velociraptors, triceratops, tyrannosaurus rex, and more, ... Event Details

A brilliant seasonal spectacle is coming to the Zoo again this winter! Walk through a festival of lights shaped like wildlife and your face might just light up too. Plus, get that warm glowing feeling inside knowing you are supporting the Zoo’s animal care and conservation work. NEW this ... Event Details

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The Zoo offers a variety of different experiences daily to enhance your visit. Click below to see the full list of offerings.

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Travel through a prehistoric forest of roaring, rustling dinosaurs deep in the heart of the Zoo. You’ll take a winding path through our Maryland Wilderness to experience up-close encounters with life-size, animatronic dinosaurs like velociraptors, triceratops, tyrannosaurus rex, and more, ... Event Details

A brilliant seasonal spectacle is coming to the Zoo again this winter! Walk through a festival of lights shaped like wildlife and your face might just light up too. Plus, get that warm glowing feeling inside knowing you are supporting the Zoo’s animal care and conservation work. NEW this ... Event Details

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It’s our most popular series of events throughout the year! This VIP experience lets guests get up close and personal with their favorite animals and the keepers who care for them. Enjoy a one-of-a-kind al fresco dining experience next to Zoo animals, special keeper chats, ... Event Details

Held on the Zoo’s historic Mansion House porch, this event is both fascinating and fun for friends and couples looking for a unique Valentine’s Day experience. This adult-only brunch includes the opportunity to learn about animal courtship while enjoying an open bar, a brunch buffet, a fierce ... Event Details

It’s our most popular series of events throughout the year! This VIP experience lets guests get up close and personal with their favorite animals and the keepers who care for them. Enjoy a one-of-a-kind al fresco dining experience next to Zoo animals, special keeper chats, ... Event Details

Learn all about our colony of prairie dogs in Schaefer Plaza near the entrance of the Zoo! Join keepers for a chat and Q&A session about these wonderfully charismatic and busy rodents.

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Snowy owls have been more frequent winter visitors to Maryland in the last few years. Learn what makes these birds from the Arctic tundra unique, and how the Zoo has helped with Project SNOWstorm to track their migrations.

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A keeper chat at the recently renovated elephant habitat! You’ll learn all about the largest land animals in the world and have the chance to ask questions about our herd.

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Lions are truly wild cats that our keepers know better than anyone! Meet lioness Zuri and male Hassan, and ask their keepers all of your big cat questions.

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You’ll have to look up during this keeper chat because lemurs and monkeys could be running above your head! Learn all about our Colobus Trail that connects Chimpanzee Forest to Lemur Lane and the animals that traverse it.

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Learn all about the 15 chimps who call the Zoo home. Join keepers for an interactive chat and afternoon animal enrichment.

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Your chance to learn more about North American river otters and bobcats. Keepers will share species-specific info with guests about the Zoo’s two otters and two bobcats.

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Get to know the rhinos who hang out by the Watering Hole. Join keepers for an in-depth chat and Q&A session about our two male rhinos, J.P. and Jelani.

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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.

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Act quickly 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 the antelopes that live across the boardwalk.

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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.

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