The Giraffe House is currently closed for Kipi and her calf.
Name a Precious Penguin Chick
The Maryland Zoo and Smyth Jewelers are adding some bling to this year’s chicks in the ever-growing African penguin colony! The Zoo has been hatching penguin chicks for more than 50 years and this year, the Penguin Coast animal are team has selected gemstones as the theme for naming chicks hatched during the 2020-2021 season. Previous themes include ...
Polar Bear Behavior
Here at the Zoo, we care for two young polar bear half-sisters, Neva and Amelia Gray, at Polar Bear Watch. The bears came to us from Columbus Zoo & Aquarium in October 2018 at the recommendation of the Species Survival Plan. Polar Bear Watch is also home to grizzly bear sisters, Nova and Nita, as well as female bald eagle, Vega. Polar bears are one of ...
Oldest Penguin at Maryland Zoo Humanely Euthanized
Leaves behind 230 descendants to rebuild the penguin population at Zoos across North America BALTIMORE, MD – African penguin #821, known for generations as “Mr. Greedy,” was euthanized at Maryland Zoo following an age-related decline in his health. At 33 years, he was the oldest penguin in the Zoo’s colony. During his long life, Mr. Greedy made ...
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 demersus). As the Program Leader for the African Penguin Species Survival Plan© (SSP), Kottyan now oversees African penguin breeding programs at zoos accredited by the ...
Rhino Naming Fundraiser
We recently welcomed two young southern white rhinos to the Zoo. In order to raise funds for the care of these BIG new additions to the African Watering Hole, along with the other 130+ species in our care, we are doing something new. For every $100 donation made to the Zoo below, donors will receive one entry into the naming contest for the chance to ...
Red, White & Zoo!
Celebrate the Fourth of July at the Zoo! Grab your camera and watch as the Zoo’s animals receive special Fourth-of-July-themed treats. What to Expect: 10:30 AM: Grizzly bear enrichment 11:00 AM: Cape porcupine enrichment 1:30 PM: Bobcat enrichment 2:00 PM: Warthog enrichment 2:30 PM: Southern white rhino enrichment 3:00 PM: River ...
The Maryland Zoo Welcomes New Male Duiker
BALTIMORE, MD – The Maryland Zoo is happy to announce the arrival of a male duiker (dye-ker), Kuruka, from the Dallas Zoo. Kuruka (Coo-roo-ka) is 11-months-old and came to the Zoo to be paired with 4-year-old female duiker Flower, as recommended by the Blue Duiker Species Survival Plan (SSP.). After spending the required 30 days in quarantine, ...
Wild About Maryland Native Species!
The Zoo is dedicated to caring for, learning from, and protecting the wildlife in our own backyard! Be wild about our Maryland native species on this special day and come down to the Zoo to learn all about our conservation efforts and the special care they recieve, not just one day, but every day! Also, take part in our special animal-related activities, ...
Maryland Zoo Announces Death of Coquerel’s Sifaka Anastasia
BALTIMORE, MD -- The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is saddened to announce the death of Anastasia, the 17-year-old female Coquerel’s sifaka (CAH-ker-rells she-FAHK) on August 12, 2021.” Female sifaka tend to play dominant roles in their troop and Ana was no exception,” stated Erin Grimm, mammal collection and conservation manager. “Ana ruled the ...
Trucks For Tots, Presented by Chase, Returns This Fall
-- Featuring BGE electric vehicles! -- BALTIMORE, MD – On Sunday, October 10, Trucks for Tots, presented by Chase, will electrify guests at the Maryland Zoo! This year, all the vehicles will be electric vehicles, courtesy of BGE. “While it is important to teach our visitors about animals and their habitats, we also want to share our commitment ...
Changes Coming to Polar Bear Watch at the Maryland Zoo
BALTIMORE, MD – This fall, both of the polar bears currently living at the Maryland Zoo will be moving to other zoos as a result of recommendations from the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) Polar Bear Species Survival Plan (SSP). The bears, Neva and Amelia Gray, came to the Maryland Zoo as two-year-olds in 2018 from the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium ...
New Year’s Eve Yoga
MAKE YOUR NEXT PRACTICE WILD Join us this New Year’s Eve as we reflect on the year gone by and set intentions for the new year ahead. Take part in a 60-minute Vinyasa style yoga class designed for both beginner and intermediate yoga lovers. This special class is created with individualized options to help best support your unique skill level. Your ...