The Giraffe House is currently closed for Kipi and her calf.
Keeper’s Sneak Peek: African Journey Construction
We're making significant changes to our elephant, giraffe, and lion habitats! Watch the videos below for a sneak peek into the construction project, and get an insider's perspective through the eyes of our keepers. [button]Learn More About the Project[/button] Let's talk about the elephant in the room, well Zoo that is. Get the scoop on how the ...
The Year in Review—2018 Highlights
What a wonderful year 2018 was—thanks to our guests and members for making it one to remember! With so many exciting things happening—construction, new additions, and more—there were just too many great moments to count. That being said, we've listed one exciting highlight for each month of this past year. Now it's time to take a look ...
Wild About Enrichment!
This day is a real treat, and we don’t just mean for the human visitors. See some of your favorite animals get special treats and toys and learn all about the Zoo’s animal enrichment program. Be sure to bring a good camera as this is a guaranteed opportunity to see animals at their most active times. We hope you can join us! 10:00 - ...
Maryland Zoo Giraffe Explores New Habitat
BALTIMORE, MD -- The Maryland Zoo’s male reticulated giraffe, Caesar, made great strides while exploring his newly renovated habitat for the first time. The 12-year-old is the first of the herd of four to venture out of the barn into the expanded yard. Extensive renovations to the lion, giraffe and elephant habitats began in March 2018. While the ...
Don Hutchinson to step down as President of the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore today announced that Donald P. Hutchinson will be stepping down from his role as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) next year after twelve-and-a-half years with the organization. Mr. Hutchinson’s last day will be June 30, 2020. “The staff, volunteers and Trustees of The Maryland Zoo will miss Don ...
The Maryland Zoo To Reach New Heights
- Construction has begun on the new overhead Colobus Trail - BALTIMORE, MD – Some of the primates at The Maryland Zoo will soon be seen monkeying around overhead thanks to the addition of the new Colobus Trail. The raised mesh and Plexiglas tunnel will be suspended from the ceiling of Chimpanzee Forest, and will connect the colobus and lemur ...
Maryland Zoo Celebrates 36th Annual ZooBOOO!
-The Elephant Pumpkin Smash is Back!- BALTIMORE, MD – For the 36th year, The Maryland Zoo brings growls and ghouls together in ZooBOOO! presented by Chase. The Zoo offers the wildly festive event on October 25, 26, and 27, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. ZooBOOO! includes safe Halloween trick-or-treating, visits from our Animal Ambassadors, two costume ...
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 the subject and provide guidance on how to possibly deal with this scourge. What are spotted lanternflies? The spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula), or SLF, is a ...
Southern White Rhinos #30 and #33 Now Have Names!
-- Hello J.P. and Jelani! -- BALTIMORE, MD – The Maryland Zoo is happy to announce that the two southern white rhinos that made their debut earlier this spring now have official names. Next time you come to the Zoo, please say hello to J.P. and Jelani! [caption id="attachment_27056" align="alignright" width="300"] New Rhino #30: James Paul ...
Maryland Zoo Admission Prices Drop With The Temperatures
- Beginning December 1, all tickets $15 through February 2022 - November 29, 2021 (BALTIMORE, MD) – As the weather outside turns frightful, the Maryland Zoo will remain delightful with discounted winter pricing. From Wednesday, December 1, 2021, until Monday, February 28, 2022, admission is $15 per person. For Zoo members and children under two, ...
The Year in Review 2021
With 2021 coming to a close, 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 2022 has to offer. Now it’s time to take a look back at the good, and bittersweet, things this year brought… Introducing New Zoo ...
Bolivian River Dolphins
Dr. Ellen Bronson will speak on her experience with an effort to rescue and translocate a group of Bolivian river dolphins while collecting priceless information on this endangered species. Please click this link to join the webinar: https://marylandzoo-org.zoom.us/j/87252139401 No registration needed! Just click the link above to join on the day of ...