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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 ...
Help Name Our New Penguin Mascot
After many memorable appearances, Sphen the penguin (named for the African penguin's latin name, SPHENiscus demersus) mascot has been retired. However, a brand-new penguin ...
Maryland Zoo Announces Birth of African Penguin Chicks
BALTIMORE, MD – The largest population of African penguins (Spheniscus demersus) in North America is getting bigger. Maryland Zoo has hatched eight critically-endangered African ...
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 $33 to just $24. Each December ...