Zoos in Greater Baltimore, MD
4 locations across the Greater Baltimore metro area
- Locations
- 4
- Cities
- 2
- Avg Rating
- 4.6
Fun Facts About Zoos in Greater Baltimore
- The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore: The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore has been operating since 1876, making it one of the oldest zoos in the United States with nearly 150 years of history
- Creatures Great and Small Animal Park: The park features alpacas with Star Wars character names (Jar Jar and Chewbacca) and baby emus named after the Addams Family characters (Thing 1 and Thing 2)
- Penguin Coast: Penguin Coast features an African penguin breeding program, contributing to conservation efforts for this endangered species
- Maryland Wilderness: Maryland Wilderness features named individual animals including lioness Zuri and lion Hassan at the Lion Overlook, suggesting potential breeding or long-term resident programs
- The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore: The zoo houses more than 1,500 animals representing birds, mammals, amphibians, and reptiles across diverse habitats including an African savanna exhibit
