Zoo Hours
The Zoo is open rain or shine! We are closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
Regular Season Hours (March – December)
Daily: 10 AM – 4 PM
Winter Season Hours (January – February)
Friday through Monday: 10 AM – 4 PM
Tickets
Save time and money by purchasing in advance.
Special Offers
Make the most of your Zoo visit and receive the best value with membership or DinoMORE.
Membership
Free
UNLIMITED ZOO VISITS
Free, unlimited visits for 12 months from the date of purchase — pays for itself within two visits.
DinoMORE
(Adults, Children, and Seniors)
$34
BEST VALUE TICKET
Admission for one person + DINOSAURS entry+ unlimited train and carousel rides for the day
General Admission Tickets
BUY ONLINE AND SAVE! When you purchase your tickets in advance, save $2 off the gate price.
Additional Ticket Information
- Parking is always FREE
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.
- 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 expire 30 days after the date of purchase.
- Tickets cannot be refunded for any reason, including weather. The Zoo is open rain or shine.
- Have a question? Visit our Frequently Asked Questions