Dig Deeper

July 2, 2024
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 ...

An African Penguin with a teal background and text that reads, Will you commit to conservation?
June 16, 2024
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 ...

An African Penguin standing alongside cans with an African Penguin printed on their labels.
June 7, 2024
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 ...

Two young Trumpeter Swans sitting underneath their parents outdoors.
June 3, 2024
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 ...

Three young children sitting alongside a goat, petting it with brushes.
May 31, 2024
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 ...

Chinchilla being held by thick yellow gloves.
May 13, 2024
Multi-State Coalition Teams up to Repopulate Allegheny Woodrat in the Wild

BALTIMORE, MD – The Maryland Zoo, the Pennsylvania Game Commission, and the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine’s Wildlife Futures Program are members of ...

May 1, 2024
Brew at the Zoo presented by M&T Bank Returns Memorial Day Weekend

Baltimore’s biggest craft beer festival features unlimited sampling, live music, local food; all proceeds support the Maryland Zoo’s animal care and conservation ...

jen kottyan in front of penguin coast
Mar. 6, 2024
Maryland Zoo Bird Curator Appointed to Lead a National Penguin Program

BALTIMORE, MD – Maryland Zoo’s Bird Curator, Jen Kottyan, has been appointed to lead the national breeding and population management initiative for African penguins (Spheniscus ...

woman looking at child with rhinos behind
Feb. 28, 2024
A Sign of Spring: the Zoo Returns to Regular Hours

BALTIMORE, MD – On March 1, the Maryland Zoo will end its winter schedule and return to regular hours of 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. seven days a week through the end of December ...

maryland zoo front gate
Feb. 27, 2024
Maryland Zoo Will Host ANTIQUES ROADSHOW

 PBS’ most-watched program to film three episodes during one full day of taping on June 18, 2024 BALTIMORE, MD – The experts at ANTIQUES ROADSHOW know a hidden gem when ...