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Nov. 3, 2022
Zoo Lights, a Holiday Spectacular presented by Chase, Returns to the Maryland Zoo

Visitors will get a warm, glowing feeling as they walk through a one-of-a-kind light show knowing that all proceeds benefit the Zoo’s animal care and conservation ...

Zoo Boo presented by Chase
Oct. 25, 2022
Annual Halloween Celebration, Zoo BOO! presented by Chase, Returns to the Zoo

Families can celebrate Halloween and the fall season; new this year, kids can check out BGE’s massive, electric trucks and meet a renowned dinosaur expert BALTIMORE, MD – ...

team holding dolphin in water
Oct. 14, 2022
Journal: Dolphin Rescue in Bolivia

The endangered Bolivian river dolphin, Inia boliviensis, faces a number of natural and man-made threats to its very existence. This past August, Dr. Ellen Bronson, the Zoo's Sr ...

sitatunga calf lying down
Sept. 14, 2022
Maryland Zoo Announces Birth of Two Sitatunga Calves

This antelope species is native to central Africa; calves are first for the Zoo’s new adult male. BALTIMORE, MD – The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore welcomed the birth of two new ...

Sept. 9, 2022
Baltimore’s Favorite Fall Beer Festival, OktoBEARfest, Returns to the Maryland Zoo, October 22 & 23

The tenth anniversary of this event will be bigger and better than ever. (BALTIMORE, MD) – Break out your lederhosen. The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is pleased to announce the ...

hamerkop standing on railing
Sept. 8, 2022
Maryland Zoo Announces Death of Female Hamerkop

Fatality is due to a reproductive issue not uncommon in female birds (BALTIMORE, MD) – The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is saddened to announce that its female hamerkop (Scopus ...

baby chimp eating watermelon
Aug. 29, 2022
Maryland Zoo in Baltimore Threw a Wild Party to Celebrate Chimpanzee Maisie’s Second Birthday

(BALTIMORE, MD) – The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore threw a wild birthday party today for the youngest member of its chimpanzee troop, Maisie, who turns two years old.  Maisie ...

sketch of people looking at grizzly habitat
Aug. 23, 2022
Maryland Zoo Announces New Master Plan

The Zoo’s new comprehensive strategic plan will define and shape the country’s third oldest zoo into the next decade. August 23, 2022 (BALTIMORE, MD) – The Maryland Zoo in ...

Zoo guests walking next to new Zoo entrance sign
Aug. 11, 2022
New Report Ranks the Maryland Zoo’s Web & Social Media Channels Among the Best in the Country for Zoos and Aquariums

BALTIMORE, MD – A new report released this week ranks the website and social media channels for the Maryland Zoo among the best customer engagement experiences by a zoo or ...

baby blue duiker laying down in habitat
Aug. 9, 2022
The Maryland Zoo Announces Birth of Female Blue Duiker Calf, Marigold

BALTIMORE, MD – The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is pleased to announce the birth of a female blue duiker (DIKE-er) named Marigold. She was born on July 24th to Flower (female) and ...