The Maryland Zoo will be closed to the public on Saturday, August 29, for a private event.
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Zoo Visits in Colder Weather
What animals will you see on a visit to the Zoo during the winter months? See below for a list of the species you’re likely to encounter during winter months at the Zoo. Which ...
Maryland Zoo Mourns the Loss of its Oldest African Elephant
BALTIMORE, MD – The Maryland Zoo is saddened to announce the death of its oldest African elephant (Loxodonta africana), Anna, who was euthanized on Tuesday after a fall. Given ...
New, Improved Parking Lot Makes It Easier to Roll Your Crew Into the Maryland Zoo
The lot features a state-of-the-art water runoff collection system, and covered bike parking BALTIMORE, MD – There’s now a better way to roll your crew into the ...
Guest Traffic Advisory October 19th
Please be aware that the Baltimore Running Festival will be taking place on Saturday, October 19th. While the marathon course does run through the Zoo, this will take place in the ...
Come Bid Farewell to Nora, a Popular River Otter Who Is Leaving the Maryland Zoo
BALTIMORE, MD – Now is the last chance to bid farewell to Nora, a popular otter at Maryland Zoo who will be moving to Virginia Living Museum in Newport News, VA at the end of ...
Oldest Penguin at Maryland Zoo Humanely Euthanized
Leaves behind 230 descendants to rebuild the penguin population at Zoos across North America BALTIMORE, MD – African penguin #821, known for generations as “Mr. Greedy,” ...
Zoo Volunteers Assist Field Partners at EVACC
The El Valle Amphibian Conservation Center (EVACC) Foundation in Panama is a key partner of the Maryland Zoo in the conservation of Panamanian golden frogs. Through this ...
Maryland Zoo in Baltimore Announces Fall 2024 Events
BALTIMORE, MD – The Maryland Zoo has announced a fun-packed schedule of events with something for everyone this Fall. Guests of all ages can experience animals, learn about ...
Maryland Zoo Announces Name of Baby Chimp
BALTIMORE, MD – The people have spoken! The public was asked to choose the name of the newest chimpanzee born at the Maryland Zoo. Voters could pay to choose from three possible ...
Unpacking the Buzz About the Infestation
Have you recently noticed lanternflies outside? We’ve been getting questions from guests about them and maybe you have questions yourself. We wanted to help shed some light on ...