Hot day? No problem. Elephant Tuffy took a quick stroll to the water cannon and was soaking up the spray in no time!

Leaping lemurs, Juno's growing fast! Turning five months old today, the Coquerel's sifaka baby is starting to explore the habitat on ...

Animals across the Zoo are celebrating the 4th with star-spangled enrichment treats today.

Warthogs love a good roll in the mud, and it's not just for fun. Wallowing helps these tusky trotters cool down while coating ...

So long cygnets! Juvenile trumpeter swans, hatched here at the Zoo in June 2024, have officially taken flight towards a better ...

Maryland Zoo staff recently traveled to Botswana to support the incredible work of our conservation partner, Elephants for Africa.

Hip, hip, hooray—baby chimp Ivy just turned ONE today! She celebrated the big day the best way: with a birthday bash and the ...

There's a new face in the yard. Baby chimpanzee Ivy spent some time outside with Abby, Maisie, and other members of the ...

Egg watch! The trumpeter swans in the Farmyard are nesting again, and our animal care team is keeping a close eye on their ...

WILD TRUTHS: “Is it a deer?” You're not the only one asking! Here's the truth behind this common Zoo question. Learn more ...

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