Get up to speed with the fastest big cat on International Cheetah Day. 🐆 Did you know that cheetahs can sprint at speeds of up to 70 mph? During a 20 second chase, their feet will barely touch the ground! Today serves as a reminder that these incredible mammals are facing challenges. Currently listed as vulnerable, fewer than 12,500 cheetahs remain in the wild. By supporting the Zoo, you support conservation efforts on behalf of this amazing species. #zoo #marylandzoo #animals #allforanimals #cheetah #cheetahs #internationalcheetahday #conservation #wildlife

Show your love of wildlife this #GivingTuesday by donating in honor of our newest addition, a 3-year old female giraffe. 🦒 For each $100 donated you're entered for a chance to name her! Your chance to win increases by a 1:1 ratio, meaning $200=two entries, $300=three entries, etc. All donations directly benefit our ongoing conservation work around Maryland and across the planet. Thank you for sticking your neck out and supporting our Zoo! 🎁 Link in bio! #zoo #marylandzoo #giraffe #giraffes #holiday #animals #allforanimals

Exciting news coming straight from Penguin Coast! 🐧 Our first critically endangered African penguin chick of the season has a name. Meet Victoria, the fluffiest new addition to our colony. #marylandzoo #zoo #baltimore #animals #penguin #africanpenguin #africanpenguins #penguinchick #penguinchicks #criticallyendangered #allforanimals #animals

Holly Days is off to a magical start with our Santa & Friends parade! 🎅✨ There’s still plenty of festive fun happening all weekend long, so don’t miss out on the merry memories waiting to be made. #marylandzoo #zoo #hollydays #holidays #baltimore #baltimoreevents #winter #animals #santa #santaclaus

Happy Thanksgiving from your friends at the Zoo! Make like a prairie dog and enjoy your holiday feast. 🐾 #zoo #marylandzoo #thanksgiving #animals #giving #baltimore #holidays #allforanimals #prairiedog #grateful #thankful

Santa is getting ready to roll. 🎅 Holly Days begins Friday with the Santa & Friends Holly Days kickoff parade! #zoo #marylandzoo #holidays #baltimore #animals #hollydays #parade #santa #santaclaus #zooevents

It's almost time to eat & give thanks! Just a fuur-endly reminder, the Zoo is CLOSED tomorrow on Thanksgiving Day and will reopen 11/29 at 10AM. #marylandzoo #zoo #guenon #redtailedguenon #thanksgiving #animal #animals #giving #monkey

Shh… We’ve got BIG news. A 3-year-old female reticulated giraffe has joined our herd! This holiday season, stand tall for a good cause and support her care with a donation. Gifts of $100+ enter you to NAME our newest resident! Visit the link in our bio to learn more. 🦒 #giraffe #givingtuesday #give #donation #marylandzoo #zoo #fundraiser #conservation #allforanimals #nonprofit #baltimore #giving #holidays

Here they are—your November photo contest winners! 🎉 🥇 1st Place: "The Royal Queen of Baltimore" by Jay Meredith 🥈 2nd Place: "Bad Hair Day" by Melanie Berlin 🥉 3rd Place: "Awakened Majesty" by Seth Hunley Want to enter the next contest? Visit the link in our bio. 📸 #zoo #marylandzoo #animals #photography #animalphotography #leopard #crane #bird #lion #photocontest

Growing old isn’t so bad when you’ve got a dedicated care team looking out for you! From physical therapy to custom diets, we’re helping our residents age gracefully. Learn more in this wonderful article from our friends @baltmag: Link in bio! 🐾 [📸: Justin Tsucalas @plaidphoto)] #marylandzoo #zoo #animals #baltmag #baltimore #baltimoremagazine #aginganimals #giraffe

Fur, feathers, and snowflakes! ❄️ A perfect combo for the first snow of the season. #marylandzoo #zoo #animals #otter #otters #RiverOtter #penguin #penguins #africanpenguin #snow #winter #animals

Camouflage game so good, you might just walk by these little Cope’s tree frogs. 🐸 #marylandzoo #zoo #treefrog #frog #copestreefrog #camouflage #amphibian #zooanimals #animals

Spread holiday cheer with a wild twist! Our new greeting card set features artwork created by our talented artists-in-residence. Each design is truly unique, just like the animals who made them: Link in bio! 🐾 #marylandzoo #zoo #animals #allforanimals #holiday

Druid Hill Park isn’t just home to our beloved Zoo residents—it's also teeming with a vibrant array of Maryland native species! We're committed to caring for, learning from, and protecting the wildlife right here in our own backyard. #nativespecies #maryland #marylandnativespecies #wildlife #marylandwildlife #zoo #marylandzoo #druidhillpark #parklife #nature #naturelover

Chimpanzee Sunday Snoozing 101 Step 1: Collect all blankets in habitat. We repeat, ALL blankets. Step 2: Carry said blankets to optimal nesting spot. Step 3: Nap. 😴 #sunday #chimp #chimpanzee #endangeredspecies #endangered #snooze #nap

Take a peek inside a critically endangered African penguin egg! 🐧 Throughout the breeding season, our team uses a method called candling to monitor the development of these very important hatchlings. Shining a light though the shell is a safe and helpful way to check progress and ensure a healthy hatch! #marylandzoo #zoo #animals #allforanimals #africanpenguin #penguin #eggcandling #candling

Animal Architects: Engineering for Wildlife was a hit at @mdstemfest 🛠️🐾 Participants took on the role of Zoo engineers, designing different enrichment for our animal ambassadors. Using problem-solving skills and hands-on creativity, everyone helped make engaging activities for the animals to enjoy. #mdstemfest2024 #zoo #marylandzoo #animals #allforanimals #recyle #enrichment #animalenrichment #animalambassador

Brrrr! 🥶 It’s starting to get colder outside, but that doesn’t mean all of our residents are staying inside. Curious who you might spot on a chilly day? See which animals thrive in this weather and who is more comfortable indoors. ➡️ Link in bio! #zoo #marylandzoo #allforanimals #winter #winterweather #coldweather #Bobcat #animals #snowday #zoovisit

Celebrating a GREEN victory at OktoBEARfest once again this year! ♻️ Thanks to the incredible efforts of our staff, volunteers, and guests, we collected a total of 48.4 pounds of old tech–an impressive increase of 11.4 pounds from last year. This haul included 73 cell phones, 9 tablets, and 5 speakers. And that’s not all, additional recycling efforts went beyond tech devices, helping us make an even bigger impact. Your contributions help us recycle valuable materials while protecting wildlife habitats, thank you for making a difference! #marylandzoo #zoo #recyle #recycling #allforanimals #oktobearfest #reducereuserecyle #conservation #sustainability

Baby chimp Ivy is 5 months old today! 💚 #marylandzoo #zoo #animals #animalcare #chimp #chimpanzee

Volume up! ⬆️ An armadillo’s keen sense of smell is important when it comes to finding their favorite treats, and it looks like Julio has mastered the art of snack selection. 😋 That crunch is unbeatable! #marylandzoo #zoo #animals #allforanimals #armadillo #armadillos #animalambassador #animalfacts

Say hello to the Zoo’s newest animal ambassadors: Two HeroRATs from APOPO (@herorats)! 🐀 These southern giant pouched rats are more than just cute faces, they’re trained heroes. APOPO’s HeroRATs are experts in detecting land mines and tuberculosis, helping save lives around the world. Keep an eye out for them on Zoo grounds, where they’ll be demonstrating their incredible detection skills! #allforanimals #marylandzoo #animals #zoo #animalcare #conservation #pouchedrat #herorats #apopo

Talk about ruffling feathers! 🪶 Among all the animals grazing the African savanna, ostriches certainly stand out. #zoo #marylandzoo #allforanimals #wildlife #animals #africansavanna #savanna #ostrich #ostriches

The grizzlies have officially settled in for hibernation! 🐻 After packing on the pounds this fall to sustain themselves throughout winter, the sisters are now resting behind the scenes. 😴 This season, Nova reached her highest weight yet at a whopping 662 lbs, while Nita hit an impressive 458 lbs! #zoo #marylandzoo #animals #allforanimals #wildlife #conservation #animalcare #bear #grizzly #Grizzlies #grizzlybear #hibernation