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Two Pygmy Goats Born at Maryland Zoo
BALTIMORE, MD – The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is happy to announce the birth of two African pygmy goat kids. The kids, one male and one female, were born on Monday, April 15 around 10:30 pm to the...
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Baby Sifaka Born at The Maryland Zoo
BALTIMORE, MD – The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is pleased to announce the birth of a male Coquerel’s sifaka (CAHK-ker-rells she-FAHK) baby born on Saturday, March 30, 2013. “We are excited by this new...
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Zookeeper for a Day Giveaway
Parents, register your child for a special chance to win a behind-the-scenes “Zookeeper for a Day” experience, a $529 Maryland College Investment Plan account, and a free family membership to The...
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Hot Diggity Dog – Esskay at the Zoo!
This year, there’s something brand new to bite into at the Zoo’s Whistle Stop Cafe and Oasis Cafe. Wrapped inside every bun is now a delicious dog from the good folks at Esskay. Thanks to a great...
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Special Reciprocal Offer for Zoo Members
This June & July, visit the American Visionary Art Museum (AVAM) for another truly wild experience! Take a round-tripo through AVAM’s current exhibition, “The Art of Storytelling: Lies,...
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Free Safari Express Shuttle
VISIT The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore for a wild adventure that will bring you face-to-face with more than 1,500 amazing animals. Lock eyes with a polar bear, the world’s largest land predator. Go on...
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New to the Zoo: The Von der Decken’s hornbill!
What is a Von der Decken’s hornbill? The Von der Decken’s hornbill (Tockus deckeni) are a small member of the hornbill family and was named after the German explorer Baron Karl Klaus von der Decken,...
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Maryland Zoo Says Farewell to Leopard Amari
BALTIMORE – The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is saddened to announce the death of Amari, the 20-year-old female leopard who was a long time favorite among staff and guests. Amari was euthanized this...
View ArticleTraffic Alert for Guests on Saturday, June 15th
Due to the Baltimore 10-Miler Lake to Lake Race, many entrances into the Park will be closed to traffic early on Saturday, June 15. If you are planning to come to the Zoo, we suggest you take the...
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Batter Up for Great Member Savings
Zoo members can visit the Babe Ruth Birthplace Museum and Sports Legends Museum for free in July and August of 2013! You must have a current membership card in hand to attend either museum for free....
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Penguin Construction Update – June 24, 2013
Here is an update of the African penguin construction for the week of June 24th. If you want to learn more about the overall build, visit our construction page. If you want to learn more about...
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Babies at the Zoo- Four Warthog Piglets!
BALTIMORE, MD – The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is pleased to announce the birth of four common warthog piglets, born on Saturday, June 8 to Kumari and Kijani, the Zoo’s warthog pair. This is the third...
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Summer Keeper Passport Program
The Zoo’s Keeper Chat Passport Program is back! Interacting with and learning about Maryland Zoo animals this summer is more fun for kids than ever before. Plus, it’s your child’s chance to receive...
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Penguin Construction Update – July 16, 2013
So much has happened to the look of our Zoo in the past few weeks. Let’s break it down on what has changed since the last post. First noticeable item, the shuttle route has changed from it’s original...
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Constellation Bay Quiz
Enter for a chance to win a special Behind-the-Scenes Zoo Tour! How? Take the Constellation Bay Quiz and you’ll be automatically entered for a chance to tour an exclusive behind-the-scenes area of...
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Press Release: Maryland Zoo Begins Construction On New Penguin Exhibit
BALTIMORE, MD – The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore has broken ground on a new penguin exhibit which will encompass a 1.5-acre parcel of land in the middle of the Zoo adjacent to current entrance to The...
View ArticlePenguin Construction Update – July 29, 2013
Penguin construction is on track with no delays, thank you Mother Nature for wonderful weather! As of now, guests may notice a little bit more hustle and bustle going on behind the fence. The...
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Penguin Construction Update – August 12th
Below is a new look at the first weeks of construction. This time-lapse video shows the construction process so far. It’s a quick look at the changes that have occurred in the past few weeks. Lots of...
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Maryland Zoo introduces Von Der Decken’s Hornbills
BALTIMORE, MD – The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is happy to announce the arrival of three Von der Decken’s hornbills (Tockus deckeni) to the African Aviary. Von der Decken’s hornbill is a small member...
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Penguin Construction Update – August 27th
Progress is waddling on at the site of the Zoo’s new African Penguin Exhibit. After lots of dirt digging and earth moving the hole for the main Interpretive Center is just about complete, which means...
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