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Help Name Our New Penguin Mascot
After many memorable appearances, Sphen the penguin (named for the African penguin's latin name, SPHENiscus demersus) mascot has been retired. However, a brand-new penguin ...
Maryland Zoo Announces Birth of African Penguin Chicks
BALTIMORE, MD – The largest population of African penguins (Spheniscus demersus) in North America is getting bigger. Maryland Zoo has hatched eight critically-endangered African ...
As Temperatures Drop, So Does Admission to The Maryland Zoo
BALTIMORE, MD – As the calendar changes, so do the prices at the Maryland Zoo. Starting on December 1, general admission to the Zoo drops from $33 to just $24. Each December ...
Giving Tuesday 2025
Did you know that the Maryland Zoo prepares more than 100 diets every single day? From leaf-loving giraffes to fish-feasting penguins, every animal has a favorite treat—and our ...
Zoo Visits in Colder Weather
What animals will you see on a visit to the Zoo during the winter months? See below for a list of the species you’re likely to encounter during winter months at the Zoo. Which ...
Holiday Events at the Maryland Zoo
BALTIMORE, MD - Get Holly-Jolly at the Maryland Zoo this November and December with a packed schedule of seasonal events through New Year’s Day and beyond. Major activities ...
Watch as Maryland Zoo’s Newest Giraffe Calf Takes Her First Steps Outside
BALTIMORE, MD - For the first time since she was born on March 27, Maryland’s new giraffe calf, Titali [teh-TALL-ee] (Tali for short) ventured outside the Giraffe House at the ...
The Maryland Zoo Mourns the Passing of Beloved Warthog, Hodor
BALTIMORE, MD - The Maryland Zoo euthanized a male common warthog (Phacochoerus africanus) named Hodor [HOE-door] on Wednesday. The warthog had been in good health until ...
October Events for Kids and Adults at the Maryland Zoo
BALTIMORE, MD - The Maryland Zoo has announced a fun-packed schedule of events with something for everyone this Fall. Guests of all ages can experience animals, learn about ...
The Maryland Zoo Recognized as a Maryland Green Center
BALTIMORE, MD - Maryland Zoo has long been a leader in environmental education, teaching generations of students and families how to protect wildlife and wildplaces. Earlier this ...