Animals on Exhibit for March 8th & 9th
It is going to be another great, warm weekend here at the Zoo! Due to the snow that is still on the ground of some exhibits, however, certain animals will not be able to come outside. Below is a list...
View ArticlePenguin Construction Update – March 12th
In January and February, we experienced a lot of snow, but that didn’t stop the Whiting Turner construction team. Progress on the new African Penguin Exhibit is moving forward and you can see all the...
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Zoo Bids Farewell to Beloved Elephant, Dolly
BALTIMORE, MD – Dolly, one of the oldest female members of the African elephant herd at The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, was humanely euthanized on Sunday, March 16, 2014. She had been a part of the Zoo...
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Penguin Construction Update- March 28th
The Whiting Turner Construction team has been hard at work and has continued construction of the Zoo’s new African Penguin Exhibit. All of the buildings have a foundation and walls are continuing to be...
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Fourth Sifaka Born at the Zoo Since April 2011
BALTIMORE, MD – The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is pleased to announce the birth of a Coquerel’s sifaka (CAHK-ker-rells she-FAHK) born on Saturday, March 22, 2014. “We are happy to say that the baby is...
View ArticleSnowy Owl Rehabilitation
This year the Maryland Zoo has been collaborating with The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) on Project SNOWstorm. This project is a research effort that tracks an increase in snowy owls...
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Penguin Construction Update – May 9th
With all this nice weather, construction on the new penguin exhibit is moving along smoothly. The Bait Shack, which is where guests will be able to purchase pre-packgaged food and drinks, has a roof...
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Members Can Visit Sports Legends for Free
Special Member Benefit this July and August! Zoo members can enjoy FREE admission to the Babe Ruth Birthplace Museum and Sports Legends Museum in July and August of 2014. Take a trip downtown to...
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Traffic Advisory for Saturday, June 14th
TRAFFIC ADVISORY FOR SATURDAY, June 14th Due to the Baltimore 10-Miler Lake to Lake Race, many entrances into the Park will be closed to traffic early on Saturday, June 14. If you are planning to come...
View ArticleThe Maryland Zoo To Become A Smoke-Free Facility
BALTIMORE, MD – The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore will become a smoke-free facility as of July 1, 2014. The new policy bans the use of all tobacco products, including cigarettes, cigars, pipes, as well as...
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New Elephant Sculptures Outside the Zoo
Have you seen the new elephants? Five lively elephant sculptures stand outside Druid Hill Park to encourage slower traffic and beautify the area. Unveiled on June 11, 2014, you can spot them around the...
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Penguin Coast Set To Open September 27th 2014
Set To Open September 27 at The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore — Also opening is the Marsh Aviary in the Maryland Wilderness and flamingos are back! – BALTIMORE, MD – The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is...
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Flamingos on Exhibit This Fall
We are tickled pink to announce on September 27th the Zoo’s Flamingos will get a new home neighboring the new Penguin Coast exhibit. These brightly-colored beauties have been out of the public eye, in...
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Announcing Von der Decken’s Hornbill Chicks
BALTIMORE, MD – The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is happy to announce the hatching of three Von der Decken’s hornbill (Tockus deckeni) chicks in the African Aviary.Von der Decken’s hornbill is a small...
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Rehabilitated Snowy Owl Released
Yesterday afternoon, wildlife experts from DNR, The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, and Tri-State Bird Rescue and Research released a rehabilitated female snowy owl on the beaches of Assateague State Park....
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Penguin Chicks Have Names, Dawn & Hope
BALTIMORE, MD – For the past two weeks, people have been voting to name the first two penguin chicks of the 2014 breeding season at The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore. Voting ended this weekend with 909 out...
View ArticleFord “EcoBoost Challenge Tour” Comes to The Maryland Zoo
Test drive a new car, get 50% off admission to the Zoo on March 27 On Friday, March 27, 2015, theFord Motor Company will bring the “EcoBoost Challenge Tour” to The Maryland Zoo to introduce the newest...
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Zoo Discount – Lardarius Webb Charity Softball Game
It’s a whole new ball game. See your favorite Ravens play the field for fun. It’s the 6th Annual Lardarius Webb Charity Softball Game presented by United Way of Central Maryland. Join Lardarius...
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Brew 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...
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Behind-the-Scenes Giveaway
GIVE TODAY! Want to share your love for animals? Want to see one of these Zoo animals up close and personal? By giving to the Zoo now, you could have the chance for a once in a lifetime experience...
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