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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 ...
African Journey Construction Update: 5/2/19
It sure does finally feel like spring! With the trees in bloom and just 50 days until summer, the African Journey renovations are approaching their final touches. New enrichment ...
5 Game Of Thrones Creatures IRL
As spring is blooming at the Zoo, Winter is here... the highly-anticipated final season of Game of Thrones is premiering this Sunday. Although recognizable animal characters will ...