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Zoo Shop
From memberships and animal adoptions to unique behind-the-scenes tours, the Zoo has a gaggle of shopping and gift-giving options. Plus, every item you purchase helps to support the Zoo’s wildlife, conservation, and education programs.
To buy souvenirs during your Zoo trip, please visit the Wild Things Gift Shop on grounds during Zoo hours.
Zoo Memberships
$69 – $239
What better way to give than to give a gift that lasts all year long? Memberships can be purchased for families, individuals, and more!
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General Admission Tickets
$17.99 – $25.99
The perfect gift for anyone (and everyone). Purchase general admission tickets good for one (1) year from the date of purchase.
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Penguin Encounters
$49 – $59
It’s your chance to meet and greet endangered African penguins at the Zoo’s Penguin Embassy.
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Animal Adoptions
$75 – $100
Choose an animal to adopt and receive two (2) bonus tickets to the Zoo! These wonderful gifts go towards the care of the animals.
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Behind-the-Scenes Tours
$300+
A Behind-the-Scenes animal encounter is a private, once in a lifetime opportunity to experience the Zoo like never before.
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Chimpanzee Encounter
$25 – $35
Take part in an exclusive, one-of-a-kind training and educational experience at Chimp Forest!
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Breakfast with the Animals
$59.99 – $69.99
This exclusive VIP experience includes a one-of-a-kind al fresco dining experience next to Zoo animals.
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Train Engineer For A Day
$89 – $99
Work alongside our Jones Falls Zephyr Train Engineer to learn what goes into running the Zoo’s train!
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Guided Tour
$10
Guided tours provide an insider’s look at such topics as animal adaptations, habitats, conservation, and zoo exhibits.
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Talons & Tails Encounter
$25 – $35
Follow down the path less traveled into the world of our Animal Mews outdoor enclosure on an intimate guided tour.
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Yoga At The Zoo
$14.99 – $24.99
Whether you’re just beginning or you’re looking to perfect your practice, a new yoga class at the Zoo offers something wildly different.
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Zoo Bites: Animal Nutrition Tour
$5 – $10
Take part in an exclusive one-of-kind experience inside the Maryland Zoo’s commissary complex.
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