The Maryland Zoo will be closed to the public on Saturday, August 29, for a private event.
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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 ...
Rescued River Otter Pupdates
An all-paws-on-deck effort is taking place behind the scenes at the Zoo hospital. In late May, we received a call alerting us that an orphaned North American river otter pup was ...
Maryland Zoo Announces Autumn Events
Break out of the ordinary with amazing fun in a one-of-a-kind location. BALTIMORE, MD – With cooler weather on the way, the Maryland Zoo is heating up with a fun fall roster ...
Name the ground hornbill chick
A Northern ground hornbill chick hatched at the Zoo on July 18th! After growing quickly over the last few weeks, we're eagerly waiting for the chick to fledge the nest. We need ...
Mourning the Loss of Renowned Vet & Wildlife Conservationist, Dr. Mike Cranfield
BALTIMORE, MD – The world has lost a great wildlife champion this week when retired Maryland Zoo veterinarian and conservationist, Dr. Mike Cranfield, passed away after suffering ...
Maryland Zoo Helps Elder Animals Age Gracefully
Exercise, physical therapy, and top-flight medical care are part of an extensive animal wellbeing program. BALTIMORE, MD – Like humans, animals can feel the effects of ...
Northern Ground Hornbill Chick Hatches at Maryland Zoo
BALTIMORE, MD – The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore today announced that a Northern ground hornbill chick has hatched. The chick is the first for the female, Blue, and male, ...
Maryland Zoo Announces Arrival of Two Coquerel’s Sifaka
BALTIMORE, MD – The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore today announced the arrival of two Coquerel’s sifaka (Propithecus coquereli). This marks the return of the endangered lemur ...
Rescued & Rehabbed Zoo Residents
We are currently caring for a rescued North American river otter pup at the Zoo hospital. In late May, we received a call alerting us that an orphaned 1-month-old pup was ...