The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore

The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore - Third-Oldest Zoo in the U.S.

Third-oldest zoo in the United States, located in Druid Hill Park in northwest Baltimore. The zoo houses 1,500+ animals across themed exhibits including African Journey, Polar Bear Watch, Penguin Coast, and Maryland Wilderness.

Programs for Kids

Education programs through the Maryland Zoo. Programs include:
- Zoo Camp week-long day camps (grades 2-8)
- Keeper-in-Training (grades 6-12)
- Behind-the-scenes experiences
- Animal care workshops
- Ambassador animal visits
- School field trips

What's Included

• 1,500+ animals in themed exhibits
• Penguin Coast colony and feedings
• Maryland Wilderness regional exhibit
• Educator-led camps with insider zoo access

Experience

Baltimore families use the Zoo as a year-round destination and a structured grade-school camp option. The Safari Place location is in Druid Hill Park, reachable from I-83 and the JFX.