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plush penguin in construction
July 10, 2014
Penguin Construction Update – July 10th

Perry the penguin is at it again, bringing us the inside scoop on the construction of the new African Penguin Exhibit that will be located right in the center of the Zoo. Check out ...

chameleon in tree
July 8, 2014
Chameleons – New on Exhibit

Spotting the Zoo’s newest resident is not as easy as just stopping by the exhibit on the African Journey boardwalk. Chameleons are masters of camouflage and expertly blend into ...

bald eagle
July 2, 2014
Bald Eagle Naming

A female, adolescent Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus Leucocephalu) will soon be calling the Maryland Zoo home. She came to us from The National Aviary in Pittsburgh and will be living in ...

June 20, 2014
Penguin Construction Update – June 20th

As Spring turns into Summer, construction on the new African Penguin Exhibit continues. Things, namely buildings and pools, have really taken shape as the construction crew starts ...

elephant art
June 19, 2014
New Elephant Sculptures Outside the Zoo

Have you seen the new elephants? Five lively elephant sculptures stand outside Druid Hill Park to encourage slower traffic and beautify the area. Unveiled on June 11, 2014, you can ...

June 18, 2014
The Maryland Zoo to Become a Smoke-Free Facility

BALTIMORE, MD — The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore will become a smoke-free facility as of July 1, 2014.  The new policy bans the use of all tobacco products, including cigarettes, ...

June 12, 2014
Traffic Advisory for Saturday, June 14th

Due to the Baltimore 10-Miler Lake to Lake Race, many entrances into the Park will be closed to traffic early on Saturday, June 14. If you are planning to come to the Zoo, we ...

June 4, 2014
Penguin Construction Update – June 4th

The new African penguin exhibit, slated to open this fall, is really taking shape. Perry the Penguin has been seeing the construction up close, and brings us a “bird’s eye ...

June 3, 2014
Members Can Visit Sports Legends for Free

Zoo members can enjoy FREE admission to the Babe Ruth Birthplace Museum and Sports Legends Museum in July and August of 2014. Take a trip downtown to experience Baltimore’s ...

May 9, 2014
Penguin Construction Update – May 9th

With all this nice weather, construction on the new penguin exhibit is moving along smoothly. The Bait Shack, which is where guests will be able to purchase pre-packgaged food and ...