The Giraffe House is currently closed for Kipi and her calf.
The Baltimore Ravens Staff Assist in Naming Newest Baby Chimp at the Maryland Zoo
BALTIMORE, MD – Introducing Violet! The Maryland Zoo’s newest chimpanzee was officially named today with the help of the Baltimore Ravens front office staff. Violet was born to Raven on Dec. 29, 2019. She’s the second chimpanzee to be born at the Zoo in recent months after Lola was born in July 2019. Raven was born in the Zoo’s Chimpanzee ...
Enrichment Architects
Create special enrichment and learn the different ways our animals are enriched at the Zoo every day. Together we’ll learn the different kinds of enrichment and test our creativity in designing special items for a Zoo animal. *Participating Science Explorers must be 8-14 years old. Tickets: Member: $7 Non-member: $11 (Does not include Zoo ...
The Maryland Zoo Brings Elephants to Zoom
BALTIMORE, MD – The Maryland Zoo recently added tons – approximately 4 tons – of fun to video conferencing with a new Zoom Virtual Elephant Behind-the-Scenes Tour. Offered on Thursdays and Saturdays, the Zoom tour allows participants to meet an African elephant and get a live, interactive behind-the-scenes tour with members of the Zoo’s ...
Don Hutchinson Steps Down as President of the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
[caption id="attachment_23409" align="alignleft" width="200"] Don Hutchinson[/caption] -- Kirby Fowler becomes President/CEO on July 1, 2020 -- BALTIMORE, MD – Don Hutchinson became President & CEO of The Maryland Zoo on an interim basis on January 2, 2008. In 2009, the “Interim” title was dropped and he has remained in that role for the ...
Predators
Predators need to put forth a strong attack in order to have the resources needed to survive. Explore the different ways animals survive through both physical and behavioral adaptations. Tickets: Adult Zoo Member (21+): $65 Adult Non-Member (21+): $70 Tickets include: Three (3) drinks (beer, wine, or soda) One (1) food truck meal ...
Stubby the Rhino Leaving the Maryland Zoo
BALTIMORE, MD – On September 28, 2020, Stubby, the Maryland Zoo’s 27-year-old southern white rhinoceros, will be moving from Baltimore to a private facility accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). Stubby has lived in the African Watering Hole at the Zoo for 23 years, and is well known for rolling his massive 2,500 pound body in the mud ...
Maryland Zoo Mourning Otter Mary
BALTIMORE -- The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore staff is mourning one of their most charismatic animals, Mary the river otter. Mary was humanely euthanized on Monday, October 19, 2020 after a rapid decline in health. “Mary had remarkably few medical issues during her long life here at the Zoo,” said Dr. Ellen Bronson, senior director of animal health, ...
The Zoo’s Adopted Baby Chimpanzee Has Been Named!
-- Hello Maisie! -- BALTIMORE, MD – Thanks to thousands of avid chimpanzee fans, The Maryland Zoo’s newest addition to the chimpanzee troop has been officially named “Maisie!” By the time voting closed at midnight on Thursday, Maisie was the winner in a tight race, with over 9,500 votes cast! Runners-up were Asha, Olivia, Nyota and ...
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
Adventure deep into our Maryland Wilderness to explore the Zoo’s all-new DINOSAURS exhibit, then join us in our prehistoric groves for a complimentary screening of the film, "Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle" (2017). Prior to the film, concessions will be available for purchase and guests will receive a visit from an animal ambassador. Please bring your own ...
Maryland Zoo Admission Drops with the Temperatures
-- Beginning December 1, all tickets $15 through February 2021 -- BALTIMORE, MD – As the weather outside turns frightful, the Maryland Zoo will remain delightful with discounted winter pricing. From Tuesday, December 1, 2020, until Sunday, February 28, 2021, admission will be $15 per person, with children under two and Zoo members still free. Timed ...
Maryland Zoo Welcomes Two Red-Tailed Guenon!
-- They will reside in Chimpanzee Forest with the colobus monkeys - BALTIMORE, MD -- The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is excited to welcome two Schmidt’s red-tailed guenon (gweh·nuhn) to the Chimpanzee Forest! The recently introduced pair are six-year-old female, Naim (nye-em), from ZooTampa at Lowry Park and five-year-old male, Gus, from Zoo Atlanta ...
Tonkolili Chimpanzee Project
Dr. Tina Cloutier Barbour, Ph.D., of the Dallas Zoo, is coming to the Maryland Zoo for a FREE Field Talk! She'll share insights into her work with the Tonkolili Chimpanzee Project, a community-driven conservation initiative based in Sierra Leone. Learn how the project has evolved over the past decade and how the Maryland Zoo is playing a vital role in ...