The Maryland Zoo will be closed to the public on Saturday, August 29, for a private event.
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2026 Member Mornings
It’s a special benefit for Zoo Members like you! Join us at the Zoo for Member Mornings in 2026. It’s your chance to enter the Zoo early! 2026 continues the tradition of ...
“Big Mac” Joins The Maryland Zoo Giraffe Herd
With the arrival of a young male named “Big Mac” the Zoo’s giraffe herd has gone from two members to five in the past year. BALTIMORE, MD – And then there were ...
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 ...