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Feb. 9, 2024
Super Bowl Predictions from the Maryland Zoo

Watch as Harry & Lloyd, two miniature Mediterranean Donkeys, make their pick BALTIMORE, MD – The Maryland Zoo’s two miniature Mediterranean donkeys, Harry and Lloyd, are ...

zooper bowl pool fundraiser
Jan. 29, 2024
ZOOper Bowl Pool Fundraiser 2024

The big game is upon us, but why should the players get to have all of the fun? Super Bowl LVIII is almost here (even though we wish our home team was playing)! Now’s your ...

Jan. 19, 2024
Maryland Zoo in Baltimore Announces 2024 Events

Visitors can enjoy breakfast with the elephants, Valentines events, summer camps for kids & adults, a Solstice Stroll, Brew at the Zoo, and OktoBEARfest BALTIMORE, MD – ...

Jan. 9, 2024
Maryland Zoo Joins White House to Celebrate Endangered Species Act

BALTIMORE, MD – At the request of the White House, a team of Maryland Zoo keepers and animal ambassadors traveled to Washington, DC to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the ...

Jan. 2, 2024
As the Calendar Changes, So Does the Schedule at the Maryland Zoo

BALTIMORE, MD – Each year, the Maryland Zoo changes its operating hours to reflect reduced animal activity during the coldest months of the year. During January and February it ...

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Dec. 22, 2023
The Year in Review: 2023

With 2024 close on the horizon, we thank you for your incredible support this year! Simply put, we couldn’t be successful without you. From all of your friends at the Zoo, we ...

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Dec. 6, 2023
Maryland Zoo Releases Sustainability Plan

BALTIMORE, MD – Because the well-being of animals around the globe is tied to the health of our planet, Maryland Zoo today released a detailed Sustainability Plan that will ...

Dec. 4, 2023
Give a Very Maryland Name to a Penguin Chick

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and we’re not talking about the holidays—it’s African penguin breeding season! This year, the penguin care team has selected ...

Nov. 22, 2023
Maryland Zoo Welcomes a New Female North American River Otter

BALTIMORE, MD – The Maryland Zoo is pleased to welcome Brie, a one and a half year-old female river otter. Brie joins male, Hudson, and the recently rescued female, Nora, in the ...

Nov. 22, 2023
As Temperatures Drop, So Does Admission to the Maryland Zoo

BALTIMORE, MD – As the calendar changes, so do the prices at the Maryland Zoo. Starting on December 1, general admission to the Zoo drops from $24 to just $18. Each January ...