Please be aware: The Maryland Zoo will be closed to the public on Saturday, November 7, for a private event.
Dig Deeper
Maryland Zoo Participates in Polar Bear Reproductive Research
Maryland Zoo staff usually lets nature take its course when it comes to polar bear breeding. But what do you do when you have a female bear, but no male? The Maryland Zoo is ...
Maryland Zoo Welcomes New Addition to Sitatunga Herd
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is welcoming its newest baby, a male sitatunga calf born on Sunday, September 10, 2017. The calf, which has been named Marcus, was born to ...
Southern White Rhino Introductions Begin
RHINO INTRO UPDATE: Slow and steady. That’s the phrase that describes the pace the rhino team is taking introductions between two of the biggest boys at the Zoo. It’s also ...
Towson University Presents Zoo Zoom
BALTIMORE, MD — This year Towson University presents Zoo Zoom, The Maryland Zoo’s signature 8K race on Sunday, November 12, 2017. Race registration has just ...
New at the Zoo
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is pleased to announce two new additions to the African Journey area of the Zoo — 14-month-old male sitatunga Jabari and 2.5-year-old warthog ...
Guest Advisory for Saturday, September 9th 2017
On Saturday, September 9, 2017, the Zoo will be hosting a large group for a special corporate event. As part of this event we expecting larger than normal attendance. This ...
Zoo Swans Take Flight
By Sarah Evans [caption id="attachment_13208" align="alignright" width="300"] Iowa school children attend release of trumpeter swans in May 2017.[/caption] Early one morning ...
5 Facts That Will Have You Feeling Wild About Elephants
Everyone loves elephants, but how much do you know about these magnificent mammals? Brush up on some fun facts here, then visit the Zoo on Saturday, August 19th for a Zoo day ...
Important: Guest Advisory for August 12th
Please be aware that there is a MAJOR event happening in Druid Hill Park on Saturday, August 12th. Due to road closures and congestion, please be aware of the following changes in ...
Maryland Zoo Welcomes Sandhill Crane
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is happy to announce the addition of a seven-year-old sandhill crane (Grus canadensis) to the flock. Allegany or “Allie,” is joining male sandhill ...