Spring Returns to the Maryland Zoo
Trees are blooming, prairie dog pups are popping and the lemurs are back on Lemur Lane – all sure signs that spring has finally arrived at The Maryland Zoo! The Zoo now opens at 9:30 am each Friday,...
View ArticleMaryland Zoo Receives Educational Programming Support From Elephant Auto...
Expansion of Climate Change Partnership made possible by CBS EcoMedia advertiser The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore was presented with a check today from Kevin Chidwick, CEO of Elephant Auto Insurance to...
View ArticleBrew at the Zoo Photos 2015
A special thanks to all who attended this year’s Brew at the Zoo. This annual two day event is the biggest Zoo fundraiser of the year. Every dollar raised goes directly to fund Zoo operations, animal...
View ArticleHankin Award for Conservation Awarded to Laurie Schwartz
Laurie Schwartz, Waterfront Partnership honored as the 2015 Winner of The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore’s Michael D. Hankin Award for Conservation The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is pleased to announce the...
View ArticleAnnouncing the Birth of Three Warthog Piglets
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is pleased to announce the birth of three common warthog piglets, born on Sunday, May 3, 2015. This is the fourth litter for Kumari, the Zoo’s 10-year-old female warthog....
View ArticleEveryone’s A Kid Day!
There’s nothing like a trip to the Zoo to make everyone feel like a kid! On June 24th, we are celebrating the wonder and excitement of childhood with “Everyone’s A Kid Day” — a day where all Zoo...
View ArticleMeller’s Chameleons Now On Exhibit
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is excited to announce the addition of Meller’s chameleons (Trioceros melleri) to the African Journey section of the Zoo. Meller’s chameleons, also known as Giant...
View ArticleKeeper Spotlight – Anthony S.
In this keeper spotlight you’ll meet a keeper who started our as a teen in our Junior Zoo Crew and worked his way up. What kind of animals do you work with or what area? African hoofstock, carnivores,...
View ArticleKeeper Spotlight – Becky L.
We need to show Becky 13 years worth of appreciation this National Zookeeper Week because she has worked here that long! What kind of animals do you work with or what area? Polar bear, raven, eagle,...
View ArticleKeeper Spotlight – Sarah T.
Animal ambassadors are animals that travel to school and community education programs and appear on grounds at Creature Encounters. Sarah works with ALL of these animals. Learn the challenges and...
View ArticleKeeper Spotlight – Carolina D.
Carolina is a Keeper 2, so rather than working in one specific area of the Zoo she moves around day by day. See what she has to say about her experience here in this National Zookeeper Week spotlight....
View ArticleMaryland Zoo in Baltimore Welcomes New Addition
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is welcoming its newest baby, a male sitatunga calf born on June 28, 2015 at 11:15 am. This is the second male sitatunga calf born this year at the Zoo. The calf, named...
View ArticleMourning Arctic Fox Cleo
The Maryland Zoo is saddened to announce that Cleo, the Maryland Zoo’s remaining Arctic fox, was euthanized yesterday. “Cleo’s health had been in gradual decline from several age-related afflictions,...
View ArticleChimp Born At The Maryland Zoo Meets Surrogate Mom in Tampa
BABY STEPS: AFTER FIVE MONTHS OF HUMAN CARE TAMPA’S LOWRY PARK ZOO, ORPHANED INFANT CHIMP KEEVA MEETS HER SURROGATE CHIMP MOM As Baby Continues to Grow and Adapt, Introductions Progress TAMPA, Fla....
View ArticleZoo Zoom Registration Now Open
Registration for Zoo Zoom, The Maryland Zoo’s wild 8K race, is now open! Zoo Zoom will take place on Sunday, November 22, 2015 at 8:30 am. The race begins in front of the Zoo’s Mansion House, winds...
View ArticleMaryland Zoo Celebrates 32rd Annual ZooBooo!
-ZooBOOO! to feature trick-or-treating, costume contests, Halloween themed animal enrichment- It’s a Baltimore Halloween Tradition! On October 23, 24, and 25, The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore will once...
View ArticleNew Shuttle Stroller Policy
At The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore we periodically review our safety procedures and have decided to update our Shuttle stroller policy, which may impact some of our visitors who ride the shuttle to/from...
View ArticleThe Maryland Zoo in Baltimore Recognized with Prestigious Bean Award
The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) today announced that The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore has been recognized with Significant Achievement for the 2015 Edward H. Bean Award for its Project Golden...
View ArticleNew Chapter For Leia The Lioness
Later this month The Maryland Zoo will say goodbye to young lioness Leia, who along with her sibling Luke, was born here in October 2013. Leia will be joining a new pride of lions at the Cameron Park...
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