Maryland Zoo In Baltimore

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Something wild is always happening at Maryland Zoo – home to Chimpanzees, penguins, elephants, giraffes, red pandas, grizzly bears, otters and dozens more remarkable species. The Zoo hosts summer camps for kids and adults, private experiences with animals and their keepers, and special events all year round. Located on a 135-plus acre oasis in the middle of Druid Hill Park, the Zoo is just minutes from downtown. With free parking and unlimited train and carousel rides, it’s affordable family fun.

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Maryland Zoo In Baltimore

1 Safari Pl. Druid Hill Park Baltimore, MD 21217

(410) 396-7102

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Admissions And More Information

The zoo is open year-round and is only closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas. You can purchase your ticket in-person at the gate or online (no exchanges or refunds, but good for one year). Note that pets are not allowed at the zoo, and parking is free. Food and refreshments are available at cafés throughout the zoo.

Hours

Regular Hours: Mar.–Dec., daily 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Winter Hours: Jan.–Feb.
Friday–Monday 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Tickets

General admission is $33
ZooMore admission is $41

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What It's Like

You and your flock will find loads of ways to spend your time at this wonderful urban jungle. Meet Africa’s biggest cats at the renovated lion viewing area, take part in intimate chimpanzee training encounters, feed a giraffe, groom a goat, go behind the scenes at Zoo Bites to learn about animal nutrition, and so much more. Every day, throughout the day, enjoy interactive, scheduled zookeeper chats. Check the online schedule for times.

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Little ones will love the fun of an old-fashioned carousel ride, the thrill of face painting, and a trip on the Zephyr, a 10-minute locomotive ride that departs from the zoo’s farmyard exhibit. While you’re there, ask about the zoo’s many conservation efforts to save wildlife and protect wild places throughout the world. And be sure to check the Zoo’s calendar of events for special behind the scenes activities like breakfast with animals, penguin yoga or Brew at the Zoo, a beer festival on the zoo grounds.