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Maryland Zoo’s Volunteer Engagement Program Recognized with National Award
Silver Spring, Maryland (September 26, 2017) — The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) announced that The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore has been recognized with AZA’s 2017 ...
Maryland Zoo Participates in Polar Bear Reproductive Research
Maryland Zoo staff usually lets nature take its course when it comes to polar bear breeding. But what do you do when you have a female bear, but no male? The Maryland Zoo is ...
Maryland Zoo Welcomes New Addition to Sitatunga Herd
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is welcoming its newest baby, a male sitatunga calf born on Sunday, September 10, 2017. The calf, which has been named Marcus, was born to ...
Southern White Rhino Introductions Begin
RHINO INTRO UPDATE: Slow and steady. That’s the phrase that describes the pace the rhino team is taking introductions between two of the biggest boys at the Zoo. It’s also ...
Towson University Presents Zoo Zoom
BALTIMORE, MD — This year Towson University presents Zoo Zoom, The Maryland Zoo’s signature 8K race on Sunday, November 12, 2017. Race registration has just ...
New at the Zoo
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is pleased to announce two new additions to the African Journey area of the Zoo — 14-month-old male sitatunga Jabari and 2.5-year-old warthog ...
Off Exhibit: Out of the Box Conservation
Box turtles are on exhibit in the Maryland Wilderness, but it’s also not uncommon to see wild box turtles throughout the Zoo. These unique reptiles are native to Maryland and ...
Guest Advisory for Saturday, September 9th 2017
On Saturday, September 9, 2017, the Zoo will be hosting a large group for a special corporate event. As part of this event we expecting larger than normal attendance. This ...
Zoo Swans Take Flight
By Sarah Evans [caption id="attachment_13208" align="alignright" width="300"] Iowa school children attend release of trumpeter swans in May 2017.[/caption] Early one morning ...