Zoo Hours
The Zoo is open rain or shine! We are closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day, but open on all other holidays. Please visit the homepage and read ALERTS for any weather-related closing.
Regular Season Hours (March – December)
Daily: 10 AM – 4 PM
Winter Season Hours (January – February)
Friday through Monday: 10 AM – 4 PM
Tickets
Special Offers
Make the most of your Zoo visit and receive the best value with membership or ZooMORE.
Membership
Free
UNLIMITED ZOO VISITS
Free, unlimited visits for 12 months from the date of purchase — pays for itself within two visits.
ZooMORE
(Ages 2 and older)
General Admission Tickets
BUY ONLINE AND SAVE! Valid March to November. When you purchase your tickets in advance, save $2 on the gate price.
Additional Ticket Information
- Parking is always FREE
Zoo Even More…
Make Memories and connections with animals.
Have a close encounter with amazing animals at a Zoo Experience. With opportunities to meet and greet species like endangered African penguins and Maryland-native river otters, there’s something for every animal lover.
Admission Ticket Guidelines:
- Zoo members do not need to reserve tickets.
- The last entry time is at 3:30 pm and the Zoo closes at 4:00 pm daily.
- ZooMORE tickets include admission and unlimited rides. Rides are weather and equipment permitting.
- Tickets cannot be combined with any other discount or offer.
- Tickets may be rescheduled up to 48 hours in advance. Please email tickets@marylandzoo.org with your order number and new date to reschedule. Tickets are good for the chosen date ONLY. Tickets expire 30 days from the chosen date of visit.
- Tickets cannot be refunded for any reason, including weather. The Zoo is open rain or shine.
- Frequently Asked Questions