The Giraffe House is currently closed for Kipi and her calf.
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Maryland Zoo Volunteer Provides Support at EVACC
Maryland Zoo volunteer Matt Bronson traveled with zoo staff in November 2024 to El Valle Amphibian Conservation Center (EVACC) in Panama. As an engineer in his day-to-day life, ...
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 ...
ZOOper Bowl Pool Fundraiser 2025
The big game is upon us, but why should the players get to have all of the fun? Super Bowl LIX is almost here! Now's your chance to participate in this year's ZOOper Bowl Pool ...
It’s Time to Meet Kipepeo, Maryland Zoo’s Newest Giraffe
BALTIMORE, MD – Starting this Friday, January 17, Maryland Zoo’s newest reticulated giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis reticulata), Kipepeo (or Kipi for short), will be visible to ...
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 Thursday, January 2nd, and continuing through the end of February, general admission to ...
The Year in Review: 2024
With 2025 knocking on the door, 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, we ...
2025 Member Mornings
It’s a special benefit for Zoo Members like you! Join us at the Zoo for Member Mornings in 2025. It’s your chance to enter the Zoo early! 2025 continues the tradition of ...
There’s a New Member of The Giraffe Herd at The Maryland Zoo
BALTIMORE, MD – The reticulated giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis reticulata) herd at Maryland Zoo has a brand new member. A three year-old female has arrived from another ...
Giving Tuesday 2024
Shh…We’ve got a BIG secret to tell. We recently became home to a 3-year-old female reticulated giraffe from another AZA accredited facility! As is customary with the ...
Maryland Zoo Announces 2024 Holiday Events
BALTIMORE, MD – Get Holly-Jolly at the Maryland Zoo this November and December with a packed schedule of seasonal events between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. Details ...