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Off Exhibit: From the Off Exhibit Vault
It’s a new year. What better time to look forward and reflect on the past? In honor of completing 30 episodes of Off Exhibit podcasts we’re taking a look back at one of our ...
Off Exhibit: Welcoming a Bobcat
Elusive, intelligent, sly … just some of the ways to describe bobcats, a species at home in parts of Maryland and most of North America. Now, this charismatic cat will have a ...
Off Exhibit: The Zoo Outside the Zoo
It’s no surprise you can visit the Zoo, but did you know the Zoo can come to you? Animal outreach has been an important part of the Zoo’s mission for much of its 140 year ...
Off Exhibit: Breakthrough in the Chimp Forest
Animal training is part of everyday life at the Zoo and most of the time is fairly routine. But, every once in a while a training breakthrough happens that’s both unexpected ...
Off Exhibit: Animal Nurses (and so much more)
They’re part of the dedicated team who care for wildlife alongside Zoo veterinarians and their jobs are anything but ordinary. On this episode of Off Exhibit, we reveal the ...
Off Exhibit: To Africa for Penguins
How far is the Maryland Zoo willing to go on behalf of endangered penguins? All the way to South Africa and back. Recently, Penguin Coast Area Manger Jess Phillips made the ...
Off Exhibit: Inside Animal Operations
With more than 130 acres of land, 80+ buildings, and hundreds of animals there are bound to be some wild logistical challenges. Enter Cristina Lauri, the Maryland Zoo’s Animal ...
Off Exhibit: Working with Elephants
They’re the largest animals at the Zoo and deservedly get an equally large amount of care and training. Elephants are complex mammals with complex needs and the challenge of ...
Off Exhibit: Three’s Company
Recently, the Zoo’s lion pride was reconnected on exhibit after months of being separate. Why were they separated and what ultimately led to their reunion? Animal keeper Sydney ...
Off Exhibit: Nice To Meet Zoo
Joining a new group and getting along with everyone is hard, especially when the “everyone” is a tight troop of chimps. Pam Carter, the Zoo’s new Area Manager for the ...