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The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore

Museum Name: The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
Schedule: Open 10:00 am to 4:30 pm with special extended hours during summer season. Closed Jan and Feb.
Established: 1876
Address: Druid Hill Park, Baltimore, MD
Phone Number: 443-552-5300
Fax Number: 443-320-9034
Email: pmartin@marylandzoo.org
Director: Billie Grieb
Website: marylandzoo.org, See EdZoocation
Focus: Conservation,Environmental and Biological Education
Ages: All
Cost: Call for current regular or group admission prices.
Notes: Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas and 2nd Friday in June.

Exhibits

Major Exhibits
African Journey - Animals and Habitats of Africa; Maryland Wilderness/Children's Zoo - Animals and Habitats of Maryland and Interactive children's exhibits; Polar Bear Watch - Underwater viewing of Polar Bears, Tundra Buggy®, other Arctic animals. Rides, Concessions and Playground

Exhibits of 06
Parakeet Landing - Memorial Day to Labor Day 2006

Programs

Class Trip Programs
Self-guided Safaris, Zoo Introductions, Zoolabs, Guided Tours; Free Puppet Shows, Free Animal Demonstrations All programs tied into State and National Education Standards

Class Trip Pricing
Selfguided Safari - Free for Maryland students visiting with a pre-registered school group. Group rates available for pre-registered groups. Call for more information