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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 ...
Spring Events at Maryland Zoo
BALTIMORE, MD – Maryland Zoo is blossoming with spring events from Easter through Memorial Day weekend. Pro tip! The most economical way to attend Zoo events is through a Zoo ...
Maryland Zoo Celebrates Its 150th All Year Long
BALTIMORE, MD – In 2026, one of Central Maryland’s most beloved institutions is celebrating a milestone. This year, the Maryland Zoo turns 150 years old and everyone is ...
ZOOper Bowl Pool Fundraiser 2026
The big game is upon us, but why should the players get to have all of the fun? Super Bowl LX is almost here! Now's your chance to participate in this year's ZOOper Bowl Pool ...
Dollars For Dung Fundraiser
This Valentine's Day, turn heartbreak into hilarity. For just $5, you can name a pile of animal dung after your ex! It's the perfect way to talk smack while supporting animal ...
The Year in Review: 2025
With 2026 right around the corner, we thank you for your incredible support this year! Simply put, we couldn’t be successful without you. From all of your friends at the Zoo, ...
2026 Member Mornings
It’s a special benefit for Zoo Members like you! Join us at the Zoo for Member Mornings in 2026. It’s your chance to enter the Zoo early! 2026 continues the tradition of ...
“Big Mac” Joins The Maryland Zoo Giraffe Herd
With the arrival of a young male named “Big Mac” the Zoo’s giraffe herd has gone from two members to five in the past year. BALTIMORE, MD – And then there were ...