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Give a Very Maryland Name to a Penguin Chick
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and we’re not talking about the holidays—it’s African penguin breeding season! This year, the penguin care team has selected ...
Maryland Zoo Welcomes a New Female North American River Otter
BALTIMORE, MD – The Maryland Zoo is pleased to welcome Brie, a one and a half year-old female river otter. Brie joins male, Hudson, and the recently rescued female, Nora, in the ...
As Temperatures Drop, So Does Admission to the Maryland Zoo
BALTIMORE, MD – As the calendar changes, so do the prices at the Maryland Zoo. Starting on December 1, general admission to the Zoo drops from $24 to just $18. Each January ...
2024 Member Mornings
It’s a special benefit for Zoo Members like you! Join us at the Zoo for Member Mornings in 2024. It’s your chance to enter the Zoo early! 2024 continues the tradition of ...
Giving Tuesday 2023
Did you know that the Maryland Zoo is home to four different species of big cats? Well, technically three, but our bobcats take up a big space in the hearts of visitors and staff ...
Young African Bull Elephant at Maryland Zoo Survives EEHV
BALTIMORE, MD – Maryland Zoo today announced that, thanks to early detection and intensive therapy, its 15 year-old African bull elephant, Samson, has survived an episode of a ...
Maryland Zoo Announces Holly-Days Weekends
New events celebrate the season this November & December BALTIMORE, MD – Break out your ugly sweaters! Maryland Zoo today announced a jolly new way to celebrate the ...
Research at Maryland Zoo Provides Insight into PGF Vocal Behavior
Natural variations in frog vocal activity persists despite years in environmentally-controlled conditions; findings have implications for how this critically endangered species ...
National Vet Tech Week Q&A
Here at the Zoo we have four amazing veterinary technicians who work hard everyday to keep the animals happy and healthy! During this year's National Veterinary Technician ...
Veterinary Internship & Conservation Award Renamed for Dr. Mike Cranfield
Generous donation by Michael and Ann Hankin memorializes Cranfield’s lifetime of accomplishments BALTIMORE, MD – At a memorial service for its former top veterinarian and ...