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Prairie Dog Pups Make First Appearances At The Maryland Zoo
New babies are emerging in Prairie Dog Town, The Maryland Zoo’s prairie dog colony. Tiny black-tailed prairie dog pups (Cynomys ludovicianus) started popping up above ...
Introducing “Egg Watch” Cam For Nesting Swans
The Maryland Zoo’s trumpeter swan pair has egg-citing new additions to their nest and the Zoo has set up a wildlife camera so viewers can take a peek while waiting for the first ...
The Maryland Zoo Extends Closure, Announces Temporary Layoffs
The Maryland Zoo announced today that it will extend its closure indefinitely as a precautionary measure against the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). April events and programs ...
Health Updates and FAQs
What is the Maryland Zoo doing? The Zoo will be closed reopen to the public on June 27th with modified ticketing and operations. Read the full guidelines here. Some ...
Zoo Vet Techs Travel to SANCCOB
Hi, we’re Jen and Kaitlin and we are registered veterinary technicians at the Maryland Zoo. In January, we both traveled to South Africa to lend our skills to the Zoo’s ...
Who is Lola’s father?
Lola was born on Friday, July 5, 2019, to 29-year-old chimpanzee Bunny. Her birth was the result of a recommendation from the Chimpanzee Species Survival Plan (SSP) of the ...
The Baltimore Ravens Staff Assist in Naming Newest Baby Chimp at the Maryland Zoo
BALTIMORE, MD – Introducing Violet! The Maryland Zoo’s newest chimpanzee was officially named today with the help of the Baltimore Ravens front office staff. Violet was ...
Sustainable Seafood Recipes Celebrate Spicy Penguin Chick Names
The Maryland Zoo has been hatching Africa penguin chicks for over 50 years, celebrating the arrival of Mille, chick number 1000 in 2018. Along with an ID number, sort of like a ...
The Maryland Zoo to Provide Assistance to Zoos Victoria for Ongoing Australia Wildfire Efforts
BALTIMORE, MD – The Maryland Zoo announced today that it will donate funds and begin a campaign to support wildlife rescue and rehabilitation efforts in response to the ...
Chimpanzee Born at the Maryland Zoo
- It’s a girl! - BALTIMORE, MD – The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is thrilled to announce the birth of a female chimpanzee, born on Sunday, December 29, 2019, to ...