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Maryland Zoo Euthanizes Cheetah After Long Illness
BALTIMORE, MD – The Maryland Zoo is saddened to announce the loss of its remaining male cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus), Davis, who was humanely euthanized due to complications from ...
Maryland Zoo Announces Changes to It’s African Elephant Herd
BALTIMORE, MD – The Maryland Zoo today announced that it is transitioning to an all-male herd of African elephants (Loxodonta africana) with plans to add additional bulls in the ...
Maryland Zoo Releases New Book by Ian Shelley Detailing the Zoo’s Storied, 150-Year History
BALTIMORE, MD – As it celebrates its 150th anniversary, Maryland Zoo has released This is Your Zoo, a book of non-fiction detailing the institution’s colorful history – from ...
Las ranas doradas de Panamá regresan al aire libre después de 20 años
Después de haber enfrentado la extinción, las ranas doradas de Panamá están hoy un paso más cerca de regresar a la naturaleza. Los conservacionistas en El Valle de Antón ...
Panamanian Golden Frogs Return Outdoors After 20 Years
After facing extinction, critically-endangered Panamanian golden frogs are one step closer to being released back into the wild. Conservationists at El Valle de Antón have ...
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 ...