Maryland Zoo Adopts Lion Cub from Zoo Miami
BALTIMORE, MD – The Maryland Zoo, working in conjunction with Zoo Miami, has welcomed a new lion cub which will be raised with the brother and sister cub born at The Maryland Zoo in October. This young...
View Article2014 Member Mornings
It’s a special benefit exclusively for Zoo members like you! Join us at the Zoo for Member Mornings in 2014. It’s your chance to get early entry and start your visit before regular Zoo hours. This...
View ArticleWinter Hours and 50% Off Admission!
BALTIMORE, MD – The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is pleased to announce that the Zoo will again be open to the public in January and February 2014 each Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, from 10:00 am...
View ArticleJoin the 2014 Volunteer Open House
BALTIMORE, MD – If you think our animals are wild, come meet our Volunteers! The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore will be hosting an Open House for prospective volunteers on Sunday, January 26, 2014, from...
View ArticlePenguin Construction Update – December 31st
Winter is upon us, but construction efforts are still heating up things at the site of the Zoo’s new African Penguin Exhibit. Despite some snowfall in December, good progress has been made on all the...
View ArticleCreature Feature – Rise & Conquer
Rise and Conquer are brothers who came to the Zoo as part of a special partnership with the Baltimore Raven’s football organization. The two birds were hand reared from an early age by a select group...
View ArticleThird Colobus Monkey Baby Born
BALTIMORE, MD – The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is pleased to announce the birth of black-and-white colobus monkey born in the Chimpanzee Forest on Monday, December 30, 2013. This is the third baby for...
View ArticleExhibit Information for January 25th -27th
The Zoo will be open this weekend with winter hours, but with colder temperatures continuing to affect the Baltimore area, not all exhibits will be open from Saturday, January 25th through Monday,...
View ArticlePenguin Construction Update – January 28th
The weather has been frigid and frosty, not unusual for January, but despite the snow and storms construction continues on site of the Zoo’s new African Penguin Exhibit. The Whiting-Turner team has...
View ArticleMaryland Zoo Mourns Loss of Chimpanzee Renee
BALTIMORE, MD – Renee, one of the female chimpanzees at The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, was found dead in her night quarters by staff on Wednesday morning, January 29, 2014. “Renee had been given her...
View ArticleLion Cub Update – February 2014
The Zoo’s two sibling cubs, Luke & Leia, along with newly adopted female cub, Zuri, are now 4 months old. All three cubs continue to bond behind-the-scenes in the lion holding area. The weather...
View ArticleNew Lion Cub Photos & Video (4 months old)
BALTIMORE, MD – Luke, Leia and Zuri, the lion cubs at The Maryland Zoo, are growing by leaps and bounds under the care and supervision of the Animal Department staff at the Zoo. Here is an update on...
View ArticleAiling Cheetah, Rafiki, Euthanized
BALTIMORE, MD – The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is saddened to announce the death of geriatric male cheetah, Rafiki. Rafiki had been suffering from kidney disease, arthritis, and other age-related...
View ArticleGet Ready for a Wild Summer!
Now you can drive your children wild this summer – sign them up for Summer Camp at the Zoo! Campers experience a unique, week-long day camp that allows them to explore the natural world of animals and...
View ArticleSpring into Spring with Events for 2014
At The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, we spring into Spring on Saturday, March 1 when we resume seven-day-a-week operations. There are a variety of events planned for the year, so start planning your...
View ArticleAnimals on Exhibit for February 22nd & 23rd
We are very excited to have warmer weather this weekend! Unfortunately, not all of the animals will be on exhibit due to the temperatures not being warm enough and the existing snow on the ground....
View ArticleLion Cub Update- February 21, 2014
Our three little lions Luke, Leia, and Zuri came outside to explore the exhibit together for the first time on Wednesday, February 19th thanks to the nice weather. Though Luke and Leia have been...
View ArticleMember Savings at AVAM in April & May
Enjoy 50% Admission to the American Visionary Arts Museum! Maryland Zoo Members are no strangers to truly WILD exhibits (and great discounts)! And this spring Maryland Zoo can enjoy both as The...
View ArticleCreature Feature – Warthogs
Next time you visit the Zoo, make certain to turn right at the end of the African boardwalk and spend some time with the Zoo’s resident warthogs. Neighboring the gazelle and kudu yard, the warthog is...
View ArticlePenguin Construction Update – February 28th
The month of February has been cold, but we were lucky to have some really nice, warm days and hopefully more warm days to come. The Zoo’s new African Penguin exhibit has been making great progress...
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