What’s New at the Zoo? The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore has had a big year. Recently, in May and June, the zoo welcomed several new baby animals: a sitatunga calf, trumpeter swan cygnets and prairie dog pups. Sitatunga parents Ally and Beau introduced a female calf to the zoo’s herd …
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The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore Offers Virtual Visits with Maisie the Chimpanzee
The Maryland Zoo is hosting virtual encounters with the newest member of its animal troop, Maisie, the chimpanzee. The visits, offered on Wednesday and Thursday at 11:30 a.m. over the next several weeks, will give adults and children opportunities to learn about the extraordinary measures that the Chimpanzee Forest Animal …
Read More »Weekend Family Fun: Feb. 12-16
Here’s your Weekend Family Fun: Feb. 12-16, with two extra activities for next Monday’s federal holiday. We also want to wish all of our readers a happy Valentine’s Day. We love writing for you! Need some ideas for this love-filled day? Here are nine suggestions. Wednesday Tots and Tales In …
Read More »9 Valentine’s Day Events for Kids, Families, Couples
Love is in the air … and at the library and the zoo and so many other places in our community. This month, let’s celebrate the ones we love. Here are nine Valentine’s Day events for kids, families and couples. Kids Heart String Art Drop in to your local Home …
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Here are a few things that we are excited about this week: Alex the Chimp. The Maryland Zoo has a new chimpanzee, Alex, who comes to Baltimore from the Potawatomi Zoo in South Bend, Indiana. He recently completed his 30-day quarantine and has now joined the rest of the chimpanzee …
Read More »B’More Social Feb. 14-17
Thursday Midnight Moonlight Partner Painting Bring a friend and come to TGI Friday’s Columbia location to create a beautiful work of art guided by an experienced instructor. Registration required, 7-9 p.m. $45/ticket. paintnite.com Family 3D Printing Lab Have fun with your family and design a one-of-a-kind creation and let the …
Read More »These Bears Are Ready for Company!
Two new polar bears made their public debut at the Maryland Zoo today. The bears, Neva and Amelia Gray, are half-sisters and rather adorable additions to the zoo family. They arrived from the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium last month and have finished their mandatory quarantine period. That means the bears, …
Read More »Cute Animal Alert!
One week after the birth of a second baby giraffe at the Maryland Zoo this year, caretakers are still keeping a cautious eye on the leggy guy. Just 20 minutes after being born, the baby giraffe left his mother, Kesi, to get up on his long, wobbly legs and walk. …
Read More »Help Name the Maryland Zoo’s Baby Giraffe
What would you name a baby giraffe? The Maryland Zoo’s Giraffe House animal care team is pondering that very question right now—and they want your help! On Monday February sixth, Juma, a female giraffe at the Maryland Zoo, gave birth to an adorable giraffe calf who already is over 6 …
Read More »B’More Social June 24-26
It’s the last weekend in June. Better make it a good one! Friday With a play recently opened in London, a new movie in November and the book release of the play next month, Harry Potter is having something of a resurgence—assuming you believe he ever went away. On Friday, …
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