The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore Baltimore MD is the nation’s third oldest zoological garden and an iconic regional landmark. Located in Baltimore’s Druid Hill Park, it displays animals in settings that replicate their native habitats.
It is a beautiful outdoor park and the animal exhibits are well-designed. Most of the exhibits are shady, so it is a great place to visit inclement weather. A great post ahead.
African Journey
Located in historic Druid Hill Park, the Maryland Zoo is one of America’s oldest zoos. It features a modern African safari, an Arctic exhibit, and a children’s petting farm and play area among other animal habitats.
During the months that the zoo’s elephant exhibit was under construction, Kevin Leary and his two young sons craned their necks to sneak peeks at the giant beasts. On Saturday, however, there was no need to squint or crouch low.
The new African Journey opened this spring. It is a hugely impressive and immersive exhibit featuring lions, giraffes, and elephants in completely new habitats. Visitors also can explore a new marsh aviary, watch otters jump across lily pads, and enter a cave.
Polar Bear Watch
Located in Druid Hill Park, this third-oldest zoo in the country is home to over 200 species of animals. The exhibits are designed to replicate the animals’ native habitats. Exhibits include Polar Bear Watch, Maryland Wilderness/Children’s Zoo, African Journey, and many others.
Visitors can view polar bear Magnet through a transparent viewing pool and take a tundra safari ride. The popular children’s zoo includes farm animals, a tree slide, and a lily pad area.
Guests can also feed giraffes and ride camels or groom goats at the zoo. There are also a number of unique animal experiences to choose from!
Prairie Dog Town
Often considered the third oldest zoological park in the United States, this small historic animal park has an Arctic and African Safari, a Children’s Zoo, and a Maryland Wilderness section. Visitors can enjoy a Polar Bear Watch, tundra safari rides, and camel rides, as well as giraffe feedings and chimpanzee zookeeper chats.
Located in Druid Hill Park, The Maryland Zoo covers 135 acres with more than 200 species of amphibians, birds, mammals, and reptiles. It is also active in many conservation programs, including Polar Bears International and breeding African black-footed penguins. The zoo also houses one of the world’s largest collections of American Visionary Art. Visit another area in town here.
Maryland Wilderness
The Baltimore Zoo, sometimes referred to as the City Zoo, is a 135-acre zoological park in historic Druid Hill Park. The Zoo’s mission is to inspire recreational and educational encounters with wildlife and nature. It also supports conservation programs including the breeding and rehabilitation of African black-footed penguins.
The Maryland Wilderness section of the zoo features an 8.5-acre children’s area. Its highlights include lilypads across an actual waterway, an underwater river otter tunnel, and a cave with plenty of small critters in terrariums.
Guests can interact with animals on a global wildlife safari ride, groom goats at the Farmyard, and see polar bears swim at the new Penguin Coast.
Chimp House
The zoo has plenty of kid-friendly activities. Watch penguins get their daily fill of fish at the Penguin Coast, feed an alpaca in the farmyard or groom a goat. You can also watch zoo keepers present animal-themed presentations throughout the day.
Chimpanzee Forest’s newest addition, baby chimp Maisie, is doing well. The female was born at the Oklahoma City Zoo and moved to Maryland in September. The zoo’s team is caring for her around the clock and ensures she has enough formula, sleep, and playtime to grow and strengthen her muscles.
The zoo is open year-round and hosts special seasonal events. Families can also feed giraffes, ride the Zephyr and learn to train animals.
Gift Shop
Located within Druid Hill Park, the Maryland Zoo is considered to be the third oldest zoological park in the United States. Visitors can enjoy a wildlife landscape spread across five main areas including Schaefer Plaza, Maryland Wilderness, Polar Bear Watch, Prairie Dog Town, and African Journey.
The “Maryland Wilderness” features many animals found in the state of Maryland. Visitors can watch otters swim overhead, jump across lily pads or explore a cave.
The zoo also hosts unique wedding events. The historic Mansion House overlooking the zoo’s beautiful grounds can accommodate up to 180 guests and provides a majestic ambiance. Couples also have the option of an outdoor wedding at the Waterfowl Lake Pavilion. Next blog post.
Driving directions from Superior Soft Wash to The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
Driving directions from The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore to Cylburn Arboretum
