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Maryland Zoo Announces the Name of the New Red Panda
BALTIMORE, MD – Maryland Zoo's second red panda now has a name. The panda, which was introduced to the public on June 12, was the subject of a naming contest. The winner was ...
W.I.L.D. Zero-Waste Challenge 2026
The W.I.L.D. Zero-Waste Challenge is a 31-day, global challenge in July that encourages participants to build eco-friendly habits and reduce their carbon footprint! We are ...
Maryland Zoo Partners with Baltimore’s ReBokeh to Provide Free Assistive Tech For Visitors and Staff
Low vision guests will have the power to visually engage with the Zoo's 1,500 animals, moving beyond sight-replacing options to true visual immersion. BALTIMORE, MD – The ...
Red Panda Naming Contest
In case you haven't heard, our forest just got a little fluffier! The Maryland Zoo is thrilled to welcome two red pandas: a mature female named Aurora and a juvenile who is ...
The Maryland Zoo Announces Arrival of Twiggy, a Chimp Relocated From the San Francisco Zoo
While new to our state, Twiggy already has connections to Maryland Zookeepers and Chimps in Baltimore BALTIMORE, MD – The Maryland Zoo is pleased to introduce the newest member ...
A Wild & Fun Fundraiser, Brew at the Zoo Returns Memorial Day Weekend, May 23 & 24
Maryland’s largest craft beverage festival is back this Memorial Day weekend, May 23 & 24, at Maryland Zoo. Go a little wild during Brew at the Zoo, presented by M&T ...
Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Celebration at Maryland Zoo This Weekend
Maryland Zoo celebrates Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) culture with a day-long festival this Saturday, May 16, from 10 am - 4 pm, with performances, artisans, and ...
Checkerspot Brewing Toasts Maryland Zoo’s 150th Anniversary With Special, Animal-Inspired Beer
BALTIMORE, MD – As part of its year-long 150th anniversary celebration, Maryland Zoo is teaming up with Checkerspot Brewing Company on an animal-inspired beer ...
Maryland Zoo Announces Birth of Coquerel’s Sifaka
BALTIMORE, MD – Maryland Zoo today announced the birth of a Coquerel’s sifaka (Propithecus coquereli). The yet to be named female weighed .116 kg (about 4 ounces) when she was ...
Maryland Zoo Announces New Antelopes
A lesser kudu calf and adult sitatunga male are new additions to African Journey BALTIMORE, MD – Earlier this year, Maryland Zoo welcomed the birth of a lesser kudu (Tragelaphus ...