Maryland Zoo, Baltimore
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is the 3rd oldest zoological park of the country, established in 1876 in the Druid Hill Park.
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is the 3rd oldest zoological park of the country, established in 1876 in the Druid Hill Park. It has over 2000 animals spread over 135 acres, with the 'Maryland Wilderness' area displaying native species. The heart of the zoo is the 'African Journey' which takes you into the world of the African Savanna, complete with exotic transplants from the continent such as black- tailed prairie dogs, cranes, sitatungas, African crested porcupines, tortoises, African leopards, cheetahs, monkeys and chimpanzees, giraffes, lions, lemurs, elephants and camels. In contrast, the 'Polar Bear Watch' features 2 polar bears - Magnet and Anoki along with other Arctic species.
Hours
Sun
9:30
16:00
Mon
10:00
16:00
Tue
10:00
16:00
Wed
10:00
16:00
Thu
10:00
16:00
Fri
9:30
16:00
Sat
9:30
16:00
About Maryland Zoo
1876 Mansion House Drive Druid Hill Park,, 1876 Mansion House Dr, Baltimore, MD 21217, USA
+1 410-396-7102
Maryland Zoo and Nearby Sights on Map
Hampden
Hampden is an old triangular-ish neighborhood in northwestern Baltimore originally settled by mill workers in the 19th century
Sherwood Gardens
Spread over 6 acres in the Guilford neighborhood of Baltimore, the Sherwood Gardens are noted for their beautiful blooms that include ~80,000 tulips, along with rare herbs and medicinal bushes
Maryland Historical Society
The Maryland Historical Society is the oldest cultural association in the state, with a museum of over 350,000 objects documenting the history of Maryland from the pre-settlement era to the present day
Greenmount Cemetery
Greenmount Cemetery is the final resting place of several prominent figures associated with Baltimore such as president of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Henry Walters, sculptor Rinehart, and Attorney General John Nelson as well as controversial people like John Wilkes Booth
Lexington Market
Lexington Market is the oldest market in downtown Baltimore, tracing its origins back to 1782
Walters Art Museum
The Walters Art Museum presents world art from different periods, ranging from pre-dynastic Egypt to 20th century Europe, set in a palazzo-style building on Charles Street and 2 annexes
Top Of The World Observation Level
The Top of the World Observation Level is on the 27th floor of Baltimore's World Trade Center, the tallest regular pentagon shaped building in the whole world
Power Plant Live
Power Plant Live is the pulse of downtown Baltimore, teeming with restaurants, bars, clubs and various entertainment and nightlife venues
National Aquarium
Maryland Science Center
The Maryland Science Center has 3 levels of interesting and interactive scientific exhibits for kids, a planetarium and an observatory