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The Maryland Zoo Opens New African Journey Habitats
- Lions, giraffes and elephants are back! - BALTIMORE, MD – The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is proud to announce the official opening of the newly renovated lion, giraffe ...
10 Best Reasons To Get A Maryland Zoo Membership This Summer!
[button color="blue"]Purchase Zoo Membership[/button] The Maryland Zoo is home to the largest colony of African penguins in North America! At Penguin Coast, you can now get ...
African Journey Construction Update: 6/11/19
It's almost here! The climbing structure for lions is complete, giraffe shade structures have been hung, and elephants are finally beginning to explore their brand new yard. It's ...
African Journey Opening Celebration Weekend
The Maryland Zoo’s mane event is almost here! On Saturday and Sunday, June 22 and 23 the Zoo will host an opening celebration for the newly renovated and expanded habitats in ...
Trumpeter Swan Hatches at the Maryland Zoo
BALTIMORE, MD – Happy hatchday to a new trumpeter swan at The Maryland Zoo! The hatchling, called a cygnet, hatched after more than 30 days of incubating. “This is our ...
Everyone Is Buzzing About Union Craft Brewing Hosting a Special Maryland Zoo Field Talk About Pollinators
[caption id="attachment_17849" align="alignleft" width="293"] Dr. Jody Johnson[/caption] It’s all about the beers and the bees at a special conservation Field Talk ...
Maryland Zoo Trumpeter Swan Released In Iowa
A juvenile trumpeter swan, hatched in May 2018 at The Maryland Zoo, was recently released in Iowa as part of a conservation program. Earlier this month two Maryland ...
The Maryland Zoo Welcomes New Male Chimpanzee
BALTIMORE, MD – The Maryland Zoo is welcoming 21-year-old Alex the chimpanzee, joining The Maryland Zoo troop from the Potawatomi Zoo in South Bend, Indiana. Alex arrived ...
Prairie Dog Pups Make First Appearances at the Maryland Zoo
BALTIMORE, MD – Prairie dog pups are popping up at The Maryland Zoo! The Zoo’s large colony of black-tailed prairie dogs (Cynomys ludovicianus) is welcoming new pups ...
Maryland Zoo Giraffe Explores New Habitat
BALTIMORE, MD -- The Maryland Zoo’s male reticulated giraffe, Caesar, made great strides while exploring his newly renovated habitat for the first time. The 12-year-old is ...