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Keeper Spotlight – Taylor Z.
Keepers at the Maryland Zoo are fun and friendly people (who willingly get into model oriole nests), but they are also incredibly professional and passionate about their ...
Keeper Spotlight – Maria L.
Meet Maria L., she’s an animal keeper here at the Maryland Zoo! This week is National Zookeeper Week, so all week we will be profiling members of our amazing animal team from all ...
Everyone’s a Kid Day!
There’s nothing like a trip to the Zoo to make everyone feel like a kid! On June 24th, we are celebrating the wonder and excitement of childhood with “Everyone’s A Kid Day” ...
Announcing the Birth of Three Warthog Piglets
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is pleased to announce the birth of three common warthog piglets, born on Sunday, May 3, 2015. This is the fourth litter for Kumari, the Zoo’s ...
June Roundup
1. Elephant Bath Time Splish, Splash, elephants takin’ a bath. Elephant husbandry is a very important part of an elephant keeper’s daily schedule. Now, see ...
Hankin Award for Conservation Awarded to Laurie Schwartz
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is pleased to announce the The Michael D. Hankin Award for Conservation has been awarded to Laurie Schwartz, president of The Waterfront Partnership ...
Brew at the Zoo Photos 2015
A special thanks to all who attended this year’s Brew at the Zoo. This annual two day event is the biggest Zoo fundraiser of the year. Every dollar raised goes directly to fund ...
Maryland Zoo Receives Educational Programming Support From Elephant Auto Insurance’s EcoAd Funding
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore was presented with a check today from Kevin Chidwick, CEO of Elephant Auto Insurance to provide financial support for the Maryland Zoo‘s Climate ...
Spring Returns to the Maryland Zoo
Trees are blooming, prairie dog pups are popping and the lemurs are back on Lemur Lane — all sure signs that spring has finally arrived at The Maryland Zoo! The Zoo now opens at ...
First Glimpse of Prairie Dog Pups
A handful of prairie dog pups have emerged from their underground burrows (also referred to as “towns”) and are now visible on exhibit. We are hopeful that more will ...