The Giraffe House is currently closed for Kipi and her calf.
Keeper Spotlight – Ashley J.
Happy Zookeeper Appreciation Week! Today’s Keeper spotlight features Ashley J. of the Rock Island/Valley team! We interviewed Ashley to get her thoughts and opinions on working at The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore and she had some interesting words to share. What kind of animals do you work with or what area? Blackfoot African penguins, white-breasted ...
Get Ready for a Wild Summer!
Now you can drive your children wild this summer — sign them up for Summer Camp at the Zoo! Campers experience a unique, week-long day camp that allows them to explore the natural world of animals and their habitats, right here at the Zoo! Each camp is conducted by a Zoo Educator assisted by two adult camp counselors, with each session limited to 20 ...
Maryland Zoo Breaks Ground on Red Panda Habitat
The key to Maryland Zoo’s future is rooted in its nearly 150 year-old past BALTIMORE, MD – Maryland Zoo today broke ground on an exhibit for red panda - the first of several changes planned to reinvigorate Main Valley, the oldest portion of the nation’s third oldest zoo. The exhibit is the first combination of a new habitat housing a new ...
Why Arctic Foxes Don’t Hibernate.
From Student S.R. We have one arctic fox named Sly at the Maryland Zoo. Animals generally hibernate and migrate because of the difficulty of finding food and sometimes water during the time at which they do these things. Usually it is during the winter that these necessities are hard to get. Some animals, like spadefoot toads, aestivate (similar to ...
Polar Bears
From Student M: Male polar bears average about 1100 pounds and females average quite a bit less at about 525 pounds. I’ll let you do the math! Because of the warmer conditions of most places where polar bears live in captivity, they do a lot more swimming in captivity to help stay cool. While they generally can’t hunt in captivity, their ...
Changes Coming to the African Journey at The Maryland Zoo
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is excited to announce the renovation and expansion of several areas within the African Journey section of the Zoo, specifically the expansion of the elephant barn and creation of new outdoor yards, as well as major renovations to the giraffe and lion habitats. “We are committed to meeting or exceeding the highest standards of ...
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 wish you all the best 2024 has to offer. Now it’s time to take a look back at some of the moments this year brought. Fieldwork in South Africa There’s nothing more ...
String Art Animals
Tools, twine and a little wine! During this workshop hosted by Art with a Heart, you can choose from several animal outlines to create your own uniquely designed string art. From hammer and nails to the detail work of layering embroidery thread, you will create this work of art from start to finish. Tickets: $49 per person All tickets ...
The Maryland Zoo Opens New African Journey Habitats
- Lions, giraffes and elephants are back! - BALTIMORE, MD – The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is proud to announce the official opening of the newly renovated lion, giraffe and elephant habitats in the African Journey section of the Zoo. Maryland Zoo officials, along with Lieutenant Governor Boyd Rutherford, and Baltimore Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” ...
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 and February, the lower admission reflects reduced visitor and animal activity during the coldest months of the year. “The variety of animals you’ll be able to see each day ...
All For Animals: Conservation Showcase & Silent Auction
This exclusive fundraiser will offer guests the opportunity to experience the Zoo like never before! Featuring intimate meet & greets with our dedicated Zoo Staff, animal encounters, behind-the-scenes facility tours, fun photo ops, and more! Join us for an up-close, after-hours Zoo experience. Guests can expect food and drinks, a silent auction featuring ...