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Maryland Zoo Celebrates Mary Wilson Scholars
BALTIMORE, MD – Maryland Zoo is spotlighting its Mary Wilson Scholars as they prepare to wrap up their summer service. The three students are part of a program to grow the ...
Maryland Zoo Announces Birth of Lesser Kudu
BALTIMORE, MD – Maryland Zoo is pleased to announce the birth of a lesser kudu (Tragelaphus imberbis) named Mandazi (MAN-dah-zee) after a type of fried bread that is a staple of ...
Baby Chimp Naming Fundraiser
In case you haven’t heard, we recently welcomed a new baby chimp here at the Zoo. The little girl was born to first-time mom Rozi on June 10, 2024. Rozi and her infant did well ...
Maryland Zoo Announces Birth of a Chimpanzee
BALTIMORE, MD – The number of chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) at Maryland Zoo just grew by one. The Zoo is pleased to announce that chimpanzee, Rozi, gave birth on June ...
Northern Ground Hornbill Chick Hatches at Maryland Zoo
BALTIMORE, MD – The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore today announced that a Northern ground hornbill (Bucorvus abyssinicus) chick has hatched. The chick is the second for the female, ...
Virtual Field Talk Vault
WHAT’S A FIELD TALK? In-Depth Conservation Conversations Experience life on the front lines of wildlife conservation with the biologists, animal experts, and wildlife advocates ...
July Plastic Free EcoChallenge
Plastic Free Ecochallenge is a 31-day, global challenge in July to reduce and refuse single-use plastics. It's a great way to take action on creating plastic-free habits. The ...
Maryland Zoo and Peabody Heights Launch a Conservation Collaboration
Sales of Sweet Pea’s Promise, a new pale ale named for an endangered chick, support African penguin conservation. BALTIMORE, MD – To celebrate the 10th anniversary of its ...
Trumpeter Swans Hatch at Maryland Zoo
BALTIMORE, MD – The Maryland Zoo is excited to announce the hatching of two trumpeter swans (Cygnus buccinator). The hatchlings, called cygnets, emerged after more than 30 days ...
MWPH, Maryland Zoo Celebrate 12 Years of Partnership
Although it may not be obvious at first glance, Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital and the Maryland Zoo have quite a bit in common. Both organizations have been part of the fabric ...