Not sure if this is the right place to post this, but I thought I should share . . .
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The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore Maryland Zoo News 2021
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I commented and they said that it was an image from when they were raising funds for wildlife impacted by wildfires, which makes more sense.
It's a lot more helpful to explain what you are linking to, rather than just saying "thought I'd share" with literally no other information. All I get from that link is the zoo's Instagram page so I have no idea what you are talking about.
The latest photo is what I was referring to. It shows the most popular photos of their young Chimpanzees along with a random and unexplained photo of a Koala. It's the first image on their profile . . .
Okay. But if you haven't explained that then what would your "thought I'd share" post mean to anyone reading it next month - nothing at all, because that photo won't be showing there any more.
This is just because I linked the wrong thing. I get what you're saying and it was a simple mistake.
Why can't all zoos be like Maryland?! Their website has a detailed list of all species that might be out, including weather conditions that could cause a species to be inside, organized by section of the zoo. On Exhibit in Colder Weather | The Maryland Zoo
The North American river otter exhibit will be renovated over the next few months. Renovations include: replacement of all three otter viewing windows; an expanded “beach” area and enhanced viewing area nearest to the Marsh Aviary; upgraded ADA accessible walkways; and an otter training area. The press release is below.
Otter Habitat Renovation | The Maryland Zoo
With the completion of the otter renovation, the only other section left at the Zoo due for renovations will be the Farmyard which is plagued by non-ADA accessible pathways, drainage issues, and deteriorating fencing.
Otter Habitat Renovation | The Maryland Zoo
With the completion of the otter renovation, the only other section left at the Zoo due for renovations will be the Farmyard which is plagued by non-ADA accessible pathways, drainage issues, and deteriorating fencing.
Completed projects at the Maryland Zoo since its reorganization in 2004 and the closing of the Main Valley
Polar Bear Watch - 2005
Prairie Dog Town - 2009
African Barn - 2013
Penguin Coast - 2014
Flamingo Exhibit - 2014
African Aviary - 2014
Marsh Aviary - 2014
Bobcat Exhibit - 2017
Cave Exhibits Renovation - 2017
Giant Tree Exhibits Renovation - 2018-2019
African Journey Renovation - lion/giraffe/elephant (opened in phases)- 2018-2019
Colobus/ Lemur Trail - 2019
Leopard Holding/ Exhibit - 2020
For a zoo which has always lacked substantial funding, I think it's important to look back on the list of construction and infrastructure projects which have occurred, one such project (Penguin Coast), resulting the Zoo's first AZA Exhibit Award for 2017. Maryland is a medium sized zoo which has some top quality exhibits nestled in the heart of one of America's oldest urban parks. It realizes its strengths, focusses on what the institution does well, and doesn't feel the need to compete with larger Zoos in the metro - National and Philly.
Polar Bear Watch - 2005
Prairie Dog Town - 2009
African Barn - 2013
Penguin Coast - 2014
Flamingo Exhibit - 2014
African Aviary - 2014
Marsh Aviary - 2014
Bobcat Exhibit - 2017
Cave Exhibits Renovation - 2017
Giant Tree Exhibits Renovation - 2018-2019
African Journey Renovation - lion/giraffe/elephant (opened in phases)- 2018-2019
Colobus/ Lemur Trail - 2019
Leopard Holding/ Exhibit - 2020
For a zoo which has always lacked substantial funding, I think it's important to look back on the list of construction and infrastructure projects which have occurred, one such project (Penguin Coast), resulting the Zoo's first AZA Exhibit Award for 2017. Maryland is a medium sized zoo which has some top quality exhibits nestled in the heart of one of America's oldest urban parks. It realizes its strengths, focusses on what the institution does well, and doesn't feel the need to compete with larger Zoos in the metro - National and Philly.
I really hope the tunnel is part of the replacement, since it's impossible to see through! They need to do better upkeep in the future.
Yup, it's one of three viewing windows, so it'll be replaced. The exhibit is almost 30 years old, so the acrylic was showing its age.
I personally think that the Maryland Zoo should be recognized more often then it is, mainly because National and Philly usually outshine it. They did great on Penguin Coast, and they're still doing great with every animal in the zoo.
Philadelphia can take example from Baltimore for its renovations (much talk, little do at present).
I really hope they do. Primate and hoofstock exhibits are the zoo's biggest weakness at the moment.
A female Sitatunga was born February 25:
Maryland Zoo Welcomes Sitatunga Calf
“We are very happy to welcome June, born to Cricket earlier this month. This little one did not appear to nurse as quickly as we hoped, but with some encouragement she did finally get the hang of it. So, we are very pleased that she is thriving under the care of her mother, who was born here in 2013,” stated Erin Grimm, mammal collection and conservation manager at the Zoo. “This is Cricket’s second offspring and as a proven mother she is showing great maternal instincts.”
Maryland Zoo Welcomes Sitatunga Calf
“We are very happy to welcome June, born to Cricket earlier this month. This little one did not appear to nurse as quickly as we hoped, but with some encouragement she did finally get the hang of it. So, we are very pleased that she is thriving under the care of her mother, who was born here in 2013,” stated Erin Grimm, mammal collection and conservation manager at the Zoo. “This is Cricket’s second offspring and as a proven mother she is showing great maternal instincts.”
When the zoo closed down its main valley area, what were the main species/exhibits that it lost? I think it closed down its reptile house and a tiger exhibit if I remember correctly? Do they have plans to replace any of those exhibits eventually?
Judging by an older map, Main Valley had bears, wallabies, Emus, vultures, cranes, Snow Leopards, gibbons, Tigers, Arctic Foxes, macaws, Red Pandas, a Bald Eagle, prairie dogs, Polar Bears, birds-of-prey, flamingos, waterfowl, Chitals, Wild Turkeys, and owls. The zoo kept some of those, but most of those species were lost.
There are no plans to introduce those animals back to the zoo. The Main Valley requires a complete infrastructure tear down and rebuild if any sort of exhibit would open in the future including new water, sewer, and electrical lines as well as ADA accessible pathways down the hill in the lower valley. In addition, the rest of the 200 acre property is not retrofitted for any sort of infrastructure, so any new themed exhibit, such as Asia, would be very very unlikely. African Journey, Polar Bear Watch, and Maryland Wilderness are all the zones MD will have. There have been discussions to add more North America animals to the Maryland section and rebrand it as American Wilderness, but that's a TBD.
Passing of Anuli
After being treated for episodes of abdominal distension, Anuli the 8-year old Reticulated Giraffe passed away unexpectedly last night.
Maryland Zoo Devastated by Death of Giraffe Anuli | The Maryland Zoo
After being treated for episodes of abdominal distension, Anuli the 8-year old Reticulated Giraffe passed away unexpectedly last night.
Maryland Zoo Devastated by Death of Giraffe Anuli | The Maryland Zoo