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Maryland Zoo Bids Goodbye to Bella, Farmyard Favorite
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is saddened to announce the death of Bella, the Ossabaw Island hog. Bella, age 17, was humanely euthanized at the Zoo yesterday after her health ...
First of its Kind Kickstarter Campaign Launched to Help Save Endangered African Penguins
African penguin populations have been declining for the past few decades. The Maryland Zoo, an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), is joining with the ...
Zookeeper for a Day Giveaway
Parents, register your child for a special chance to win a behind-the-scenes “Zookeeper for a Day” experience, a $529 Maryland College Investment Plan account, and a free basic ...
Important: Guest Advisory for April 29th
Please be aware that there is a MAJOR event happening in Druid Hill Park on Saturday, April 29th. The event is Charm City Bluegrass Festival. Many entrances to the park will be ...
Volunteer at Brew at the Zoo
The Zoo’s biggest, most important fundraiser of the year could not happen without the helping hands of volunteers pouring the brews, checking in guests and more ...
Exciting Activities this Spring at the Zoo
Spring is in full bloom at the Maryland Zoo! Visit a new baby giraffe, grizzly bear sisters, a tree slide and so much more! The Zoo is open daily from 10am – 4pm. Buy tickets ...
Grizzly Cubs “Big Bear” and “Little Bear” Now Have Names
Thanks to thousands of grizzly bear fans, The Maryland Zoo is happy to announce that the orphaned bear cubs now have official names. Next time you come to the Zoo, please say hello ...
Maryland Zoo Welcomes New Southern White Rhino
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is thrilled to announce the addition of a four-year-old Southern white rhino (Ceratotherium simum) to the African Watering Hole section of the Zoo ...
Maryland Zoo Opens Bobcat Exhibit
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is pleased to announce the opening of the Bobcat Exhibit in the Maryland Wilderness area. “We are thrilled to say that the renovations are complete ...
Grizzly Bear Naming Contest
Beary exciting news! Two grizzly cubs recently joined the Zoo family. These sisters had a rough start after they were orphaned in the wilds of Montana. Thankfully, they were ...