The Maryland Zoo will be closed to the public on Saturday, August 29, for a private event.
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African Journey Construction Update: 5/21/18
What was once the home to African penguins for over 50 years (And other species before that) is starting to look more like a future habitat for elephants. The old “Rock Island” ...
Important: Guest Advisory for April 28th
Please be aware that there is a MAJOR event happening in Druid Hill Park on Saturday, April 28th. The event is Charm City Bluegrass Festival. Many entrances to the park will be ...
The Zoo’s 1000th African penguin chick has been named!
— Hello Millie! — BALTIMORE, MD – Thanks to 1000s upon 1000s of penguin fans, The Maryland Zoo’s 1000th chick has been officially named “Millie!” The names in ...
Name the 1000th Penguin Chick
The Zoo needs your help to name a very special new member of our animal family. Our 1000th African penguin chick, a little girl, hatched in mid-February — marking ...
Changes Coming to the African Journey at The Maryland Zoo
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is excited to announce the renovation and expansion of several areas within the African Journey section of the Zoo, specifically the expansion of the ...
Maryland Zoo in Baltimore Celebrates Arrival of Spring with Annual Mary Sue Candies Bunny BonanZOO
The annual Mary Sue Candies Bunny BonanZOO will take place from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm on March 30, 31 and April 1 (no fooling!) featuring three days of egg-cellent fun for all! ...
1000th African Penguin Chick Hatches at The Maryland Zoo!
Give For Penguins The Grand Chick Count makes it official — 1,000 African penguin chicks have hatched here over the past 50 years! Many of these penguins have helped establish ...
Maryland Zoo Polar Bear Anoki Back In Polar Bear Watch
Anoki, the Maryland Zoo’s female polar bear, will be back in her Polar Bear Watch habitat this week as she leaves her den without giving birth to a cub. “We have been ...
2017 Has Been A Year To Remember
It certainly this was a year of highs and lows. While we will always remember Julius and Juma, we also want to celebrate some of the highlights of the year as well. To ...
Maryland Zoo Welcomes Eight New Goats to the Herd
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is thrilled to announce the addition of eight Nigerian goats to the Goat Corral. The new residents, three males and five females, are ...