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A Wild & Fun Fundraiser, Brew at the Zoo Returns Memorial Day Weekend, May 23 & 24
Maryland’s largest craft beverage festival is back this Memorial Day weekend, May 23 & 24, at Maryland Zoo. Go a little wild during Brew at the Zoo, presented by M&T ...
Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Celebration at Maryland Zoo This Weekend
Maryland Zoo celebrates Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) culture with a day-long festival this Saturday, May 16, from 10 am - 4 pm, with performances, artisans, and ...
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, ...