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Keeper Spotlight – Carolina D.
Carolina is a Keeper 2, so rather than working in one specific area of the Zoo she moves around day by day. See what she has to say about her experience here in this National ...
Keeper Spotlight – Shane
Most keepers say it has always been their dream to work at a Zoo. Shane took a unique path that lead to a Zookeeper job at The Maryland Zoo that you’ll learn about in the ...
Keeper Spotlight – Becky L.
We need to show Becky 13 years worth of appreciation this National Zookeeper Week because she has worked here that long! What kind of animals do you work with or what area? Polar ...
Keeper Spotlight – Sarah T.
Animal ambassadors are animals that travel to school and community education programs and appear on grounds at Creature Encounters. Sarah works with ALL of these animals. Learn the ...
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 ...