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Keeper 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,...
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Keeper 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,...
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Keeper 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 ArticleKeeper Spotlight – Shane
Most keepers say it has always been their dream to work at a Zoo. Shane took a unique path that lead to a Zookeeper job at The Maryland Zoo that you’ll learn about in the National Zookeeper Week...
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Chimp 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....
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New 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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Giving ZooDay
WHAT IS GIVING ZooDay? We have a day for giving thanks. We have two for getting deals. Now, we have #GivingTuesday, a global day dedicated to giving back. On Tuesday, December 1, 2015, charities,...
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Zoo Zoom 2015 Race Results
Congratulations to all the runners who participated in this year’s Zoo Zoom 8K! Your run helped support the Zoo and the animals. The Zoo is a nonprofit organization that relies in large part on your...
View ArticleWinter Storm Update and Closing Information
Due to the Zoo’s current winter schedule the Zoo will not reopen to the guests until Friday, January 29th. Look for more storm updates and Zoo information on Facebook and Twitter. FOR ZOO STAFF: The...
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Zoo Welcomes New River Otter
BALTIMORE, MD – The Maryland Zoo is excited to welcome Piper, a one-year-old North American river otter (Lontra canadensis) to the Otter Stream habitat in the Maryland Wilderness section of the Zoo....
View ArticleSpecial Guest Information for May 28th & May 29th
SPECIAL INFORMATION FOR ZOO GUESTS ON SATURDAY, MAY 28th and SUNDAY, MAY 29th: The Zoo will be host to a large event, Brew at the Zoo, on Saturday, May 28th and Sunday, May 29th. This fundraising...
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Maryland Zoo Says Farewell to African Leopard Hobbes
BALTIMORE – The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is saddened to announce the death of Hobbes, the Zoo’s remaining African leopard, who had been a staff and guest favorite for over 20 years. Hobbes, age 22,...
View ArticleGuest Advisory for Saturday, June 18th
SPECIAL INFORMATION FOR GUESTS PLANNING TO VISIT THE ZOO ON SATURDAY, JUNE 18, 2016: This, Saturday, June 18th the Zoo will host a large number of employees from a local business as part of a private...
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Pokémon Mornings at the Zoo
There are new species at the Zoo. We didn’t expect them and we don’t know much about them yet, but now that they are here we’ve noticed many Zoo guests searching for them in exhibits around the Zoo....
View ArticleNational Zookeeper Week Profile – Amy H.
National Zookeeper Week They’re some of the most hardworking, dedicated and passionate people you’ll meet. It’s National Zookeeper Appreciation Week and we’re celebrating the amazing work our...
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Maryland Zoo Says Farewell To Zebra Trixie
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is saddened to announce the death of Trixie, a member of the Zoo’s Plains zebra herd. Trixie, age 16, was humanely euthanized at the Zoo yesterday after her health...
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The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore Recognized for Top Honors in Exhibit Design for...
The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) today announced that The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore has received Top Honors in the AZA 2016 Award for Exhibit Design for annual operating budgets over $5...
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On Exhibit for the Winter
What animals will you see on a visit to the Zoo during the off-season? See below for a list of the exhibits and species you’re likely to encounter from December through February. Which animals you see...
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Maryland Zoo Provides Support To Newborn Giraffe
HE HAS A NAME! Click here to learn why the team caring for him around-the-clock chose the name Julius for the calf. Care Video: video on the quick action, coordination, and partnership that went into...
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