Please be aware that there is false information circulating stating that admission is free on September 18. THIS IS A SCAM and is not coming from the Zoo. If you come across this information, please report it to help stop the spread.
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Santa Claus is coming to town! 🎅 Celebrate Breakfast with Santa and Friends featuring a festive meal, craft-making, and a visit from Santa and his feathered friend. Tickets are on sale now, get yours today for a magical holiday experience!
Grab your tickets: Link in bio!
#marylandzoo #zoo #holiday #santa #baltimore
Ready for some wild fun? 🌳🐾 Join us for Conservation Day as we celebrate Maryland’s native wildlife and farm life! Jump into hands-on activities, meet local wildlife, and enjoy unique fun like pig bowling and goat painting.
🗓️ September 21, free with Zoo admission ➡ Link in bio
#zoo #marylandzoo #wildlife #allforanimals #marylandwildlife
Zoo Update: Please be aware that there is false information circulating stating that admission is free on September 18. THIS IS A SCAM and is not coming from the Zoo. If you come across this information, please report it to help stop the spread.
Exciting updates from the Northern ground hornbill family! 2-month-old Rwen had his first outing in the yard today. After gradual introductions, we’re thrilled to see him exploring the yard on his own. ☀️ 🌿
#zoo #marylandzoo #groundhornbill #birds #wildlife
Browse plays a key role in many animal diets. 🌿 During warmer months, @mybge provides us with fresh browse twice a week, but the real star is the annual delivery of winged sumac for our sifaka lemurs! This special treat lasts all year as we cut, weigh, wrap, and freeze it. It's eco-friendly too, reducing shipping and landfill waste!
#ecofriendly #sustainability #lemur #animalcare #zoo #marylandzoo #allforanimals
International Vulture Awareness Day shines a spotlight on these highly important yet misunderstood birds. The lappet-faced vultures here at the Zoo are the largest vultures from Africa but are endangered, facing a declining population. #VultureDay brings attention to their vital roles in our ecosystems. 🖤🌍
Friday the 13th approaches…
And with it, Fatal Fauna is just one week away! Get ready for a night of elegance, mystery, and suspense with a murder-mystery dinner party at the Zoo. Expect an unforgettable evening of intrigue alongside a decadent dinner, an elegant masquerade, and wild guests.
Don’t miss your chance to solve the mystery, secure your tickets ➡ Link in bio!
#marylandzoo #zoo #penguin #murdermystery
After 2 months of growing and thriving, we’re excited to share that Rwen, the ground hornbill chick, is a boy! 💙 Keep following along to see what adventures are next for this little guy.
#zoo #marylandzoo #groundhornbill #birds #allforanimals
We’re sad to share that Mr. Greedy, our oldest African penguin, has passed away at 33. He leaves behind a lasting legacy for his endangered species with 230 descendants. His mate, Mrs. Greedy, and five generations of their family continue to inspire at Penguin Coast. 🐧
Read more: Link in bio.
#zoo #marylandzoo #africanpenguin #endangeredspecies
Salmon the opossum is snacking on some of her favorite fruits! While she loves a juicy treat, opossums like Salmon enjoy a varied diet as opportunistic omnivores. 🐾 Want to see more of her? 🗣️ Catch our opossum keeper chat every Tuesday at 2 PM to learn more!
#marylandzoo #zoo #conservation #opossum
Salmon the opossum is snacking on some of her favorite fruits! While she loves a juicy treat, opossums like Salmon enjoy a varied ...
Rwenzori the Northern ground hornbill is hitting all the right milestones! 🌟 From quality time with mom and bonding with dad to enjoying enrichment activities and getting a lot of active walking in, Rwen is always on the move.
#marylandzoo #zoo #groundhornbill #birds #wildlife #conservation
Otter-ly excited to see you tomorrow! 🦦 The Zoo is open on Labor Day and ready for a day of fun with your favorite animal residents.
#zoo #marylandzoo #allforanimals #summer #otter
Gliding through the water! 🌊 Our African penguin residents are putting their flippers to work, swimming around like pros. 🐧
#penguin #penguincoast #africanpenguin #zoo #marylandzoo
From playful otters to elephants enjoying a refreshing spray, our animal residents know how to beat the heat! ☀️ They’re making a splash in their own special ways. 🌊 Don’t miss out on all the fun this weekend at Wild Water Splash Days, free with Zoo admission or membership.
#marylandzoo #zoo #penguin #elephant
Meet Lightning, Mater, and Sally, our adorable new baby goats! 🐐🌟 You can find them in the farmyard pen next to the sheep until they’re ready to join the full herd. Stop by as they settle in and get to know their new home.
#marylandzoo #zoo #allforanimals #goats #babygoat
Don’t forget to make a splash this weekend at Wild Water Splash Days! 🌊 Enjoy water slides, splash pads, and bounce houses–free with Zoo admission or membership. Our animal residents will be joining in on the fun too, cooling off in their own unique ways. It’s the ultimate way to wrap up summer. 😎
More info ➡ Link in bio!
#zoo #marylandzoo #penguin #summer
🎉 Happy 18th birthday to Caesar, the tallest birthday boy! 🦒 He celebrated with yummy pies made for him and even shared some with Kesi. A delicious way to party with good company. 🥧
#marylandzoo #zoo #animalcare #allforanimals #giraffe
Yeehaw! Baby chimp Maisie just turned four, and the troop had a rootin’ tootin’ good time at her wild west birthday bash. 🎉 🤠 There were birthday treats and fun galore! 🎂
#zoo #marylandzoo #allforanimals #chimpanzee #chimp
Jess Phillips, our Director of Animal Facilities, is in Namibia, leading efforts to protect African penguins as acting director of the Namibian Center for the Conservation of Seabirds. Jess and other seabird rescue experts are busy training first responders on bird rescues. The Maryland Zoo is proud to be a founding member of this vital conservation effort. 🐧
#zoo #marylandzoo #penguin #animalcare #allforanimals #africanpenguin
Here they are—your August photo contest winners! 🎉
🥇 "Strike A Pose Pinky" by Christina Wolf
🥈 "Who, Me?" by Paul Thiessen
🥉 "Bath Time" by Michael Safko
#photocontest #zoo #marylandzoo #flamingo #lemur #pig #photography
Taking a dip! 🐧☀️ The African penguins know how to make the most of a beautiful Sunday afternoon.
#penguin #africanpenguin #swim #zoo #summer #marylandzoo
Hay there! 🐻 Nita the grizzly bear is having a hay day, rolling around and enjoying every bit of her fresh bedding. 🐾
#marylandzoo #animalcare #grizzlybear #zoo #allforanimals
Following a DNA test, we have learned that baby chimp Ivy’s father is Jack, making 5-year-old Lola officially a big sister!
Understanding the family trees within our troop is important for our participation in the Chimpanzee Species Survival Plan which works to ensure the genetic health of chimps at AZA-accredited zoos.
#chimpanzee #chimp #bigsister #familytree #endangered #conservation #endangeredspecies #zoo #marylandzoo #animalcare #speciessurvivalplan
Santa Claus is coming to town! 🎅 Celebrate Breakfast with Santa and Friends featuring a festive meal, craft-making, and a visit from Santa and his feathered friend. Tickets are on sale now, get yours today for a magical holiday experience! Grab your tickets: Link in bio! #marylandzoo #zoo #holiday #santa #baltimore
Ready for some wild fun? 🌳🐾 Join us for Conservation Day as we celebrate Maryland’s native wildlife and farm life! Jump into hands-on activities, meet local wildlife, and enjoy unique fun like pig bowling and goat painting. 🗓️ September 21, free with Zoo admission ➡ Link in bio #zoo #marylandzoo #wildlife #allforanimals #marylandwildlife
Zoo Update: Please be aware that there is false information circulating stating that admission is free on September 18. THIS IS A SCAM and is not coming from the Zoo. If you come across this information, please report it to help stop the spread.
Exciting updates from the Northern ground hornbill family! 2-month-old Rwen had his first outing in the yard today. After gradual introductions, we’re thrilled to see him exploring the yard on his own. ☀️ 🌿 #zoo #marylandzoo #groundhornbill #birds #wildlife
Browse plays a key role in many animal diets. 🌿 During warmer months, @mybge provides us with fresh browse twice a week, but the real star is the annual delivery of winged sumac for our sifaka lemurs! This special treat lasts all year as we cut, weigh, wrap, and freeze it. It's eco-friendly too, reducing shipping and landfill waste! #ecofriendly #sustainability #lemur #animalcare #zoo #marylandzoo #allforanimals
International Vulture Awareness Day shines a spotlight on these highly important yet misunderstood birds. The lappet-faced vultures here at the Zoo are the largest vultures from Africa but are endangered, facing a declining population. #VultureDay brings attention to their vital roles in our ecosystems. 🖤🌍
Friday the 13th approaches… And with it, Fatal Fauna is just one week away! Get ready for a night of elegance, mystery, and suspense with a murder-mystery dinner party at the Zoo. Expect an unforgettable evening of intrigue alongside a decadent dinner, an elegant masquerade, and wild guests. Don’t miss your chance to solve the mystery, secure your tickets ➡ Link in bio! #marylandzoo #zoo #penguin #murdermystery
After 2 months of growing and thriving, we’re excited to share that Rwen, the ground hornbill chick, is a boy! 💙 Keep following along to see what adventures are next for this little guy. #zoo #marylandzoo #groundhornbill #birds #allforanimals
We’re sad to share that Mr. Greedy, our oldest African penguin, has passed away at 33. He leaves behind a lasting legacy for his endangered species with 230 descendants. His mate, Mrs. Greedy, and five generations of their family continue to inspire at Penguin Coast. 🐧 Read more: Link in bio. #zoo #marylandzoo #africanpenguin #endangeredspecies
Salmon the opossum is snacking on some of her favorite fruits! While she loves a juicy treat, opossums like Salmon enjoy a varied diet as opportunistic omnivores. 🐾 Want to see more of her? 🗣️ Catch our opossum keeper chat every Tuesday at 2 PM to learn more! #marylandzoo #zoo #conservation #opossum
Salmon the opossum is snacking on some of her favorite fruits! While she loves a juicy treat, opossums like Salmon enjoy a varied ...
Rwenzori the Northern ground hornbill is hitting all the right milestones! 🌟 From quality time with mom and bonding with dad to enjoying enrichment activities and getting a lot of active walking in, Rwen is always on the move. #marylandzoo #zoo #groundhornbill #birds #wildlife #conservation
Otter-ly excited to see you tomorrow! 🦦 The Zoo is open on Labor Day and ready for a day of fun with your favorite animal residents. #zoo #marylandzoo #allforanimals #summer #otter
Gliding through the water! 🌊 Our African penguin residents are putting their flippers to work, swimming around like pros. 🐧 #penguin #penguincoast #africanpenguin #zoo #marylandzoo
From playful otters to elephants enjoying a refreshing spray, our animal residents know how to beat the heat! ☀️ They’re making a splash in their own special ways. 🌊 Don’t miss out on all the fun this weekend at Wild Water Splash Days, free with Zoo admission or membership. #marylandzoo #zoo #penguin #elephant
Meet Lightning, Mater, and Sally, our adorable new baby goats! 🐐🌟 You can find them in the farmyard pen next to the sheep until they’re ready to join the full herd. Stop by as they settle in and get to know their new home. #marylandzoo #zoo #allforanimals #goats #babygoat
Don’t forget to make a splash this weekend at Wild Water Splash Days! 🌊 Enjoy water slides, splash pads, and bounce houses–free with Zoo admission or membership. Our animal residents will be joining in on the fun too, cooling off in their own unique ways. It’s the ultimate way to wrap up summer. 😎 More info ➡ Link in bio! #zoo #marylandzoo #penguin #summer
🎉 Happy 18th birthday to Caesar, the tallest birthday boy! 🦒 He celebrated with yummy pies made for him and even shared some with Kesi. A delicious way to party with good company. 🥧 #marylandzoo #zoo #animalcare #allforanimals #giraffe
Yeehaw! Baby chimp Maisie just turned four, and the troop had a rootin’ tootin’ good time at her wild west birthday bash. 🎉 🤠 There were birthday treats and fun galore! 🎂 #zoo #marylandzoo #allforanimals #chimpanzee #chimp
Jess Phillips, our Director of Animal Facilities, is in Namibia, leading efforts to protect African penguins as acting director of the Namibian Center for the Conservation of Seabirds. Jess and other seabird rescue experts are busy training first responders on bird rescues. The Maryland Zoo is proud to be a founding member of this vital conservation effort. 🐧 #zoo #marylandzoo #penguin #animalcare #allforanimals #africanpenguin
Here they are—your August photo contest winners! 🎉 🥇 "Strike A Pose Pinky" by Christina Wolf 🥈 "Who, Me?" by Paul Thiessen 🥉 "Bath Time" by Michael Safko #photocontest #zoo #marylandzoo #flamingo #lemur #pig #photography
Taking a dip! 🐧☀️ The African penguins know how to make the most of a beautiful Sunday afternoon. #penguin #africanpenguin #swim #zoo #summer #marylandzoo
Hay there! 🐻 Nita the grizzly bear is having a hay day, rolling around and enjoying every bit of her fresh bedding. 🐾 #marylandzoo #animalcare #grizzlybear #zoo #allforanimals
Following a DNA test, we have learned that baby chimp Ivy’s father is Jack, making 5-year-old Lola officially a big sister! Understanding the family trees within our troop is important for our participation in the Chimpanzee Species Survival Plan which works to ensure the genetic health of chimps at AZA-accredited zoos. #chimpanzee #chimp #bigsister #familytree #endangered #conservation #endangeredspecies #zoo #marylandzoo #animalcare #speciessurvivalplan