Maryland Zoo

The Maryland Zoo is a 135 acre zoo located in Baltimore and it is the 3rd oldest zoo in the United States. The Maryland Zoo allows close-up views to many animals including African elephants, southern white rhinoceros, lionhead rabbits and many more! Purchasing a Zoo membership supports animals and the Zoo’s efforts to ensure that the opportunity to enjoy wildlife and wild places will be here for future generations.

Photo: Jeffrey F. Bill

Give the Gift of Amazement!

Give the animal lover on your list a membership to the Maryland Zoo throughout the year while supporting the Zoo’s mission to inspire and educate people to join with it in the active support and conservation of wildlife and wild places.

Member Benefits:

• Free, unlimited visits for 12 months from the date of purchase.
• Purchase discounted tickets (25% discount) for additional guests anytime.
• Exclusive early entry the first Saturday, Sunday, and Monday of each month and free train and carousel rides from 9:30am-10:30am on Member Mornings.
• Members can explore a different natural area of The Zoo with the Zoo naturalist. Take a nature walk on the first Sunday (Member Morning) of each month
• Special discounted member pricing is available for the Zoo Train,Giraffe Feeding Station and Penguin Encounters.
• Save 50% on admission at more than 150 zoos and aquariums nationwide.
• Enjoy special seasonal admission savings at local museums. Click to view current reciprocal offers.
• Save 10% on any purchase at the Zoo’s gift shop.
• Special member-only discounts to attend popular Zoo events including Brew at the Zoo, Breakfast with the Animals, OktoBEARfest and Zoo Zoom.
• Members can save up to $100 off the price of birthday parties and summer camp (includes early registration).
• Show your Maryland Zoo membership card to receive special savings of up to 20% at local restaurants, shops and entertainment venues.
• Members receive free copies of the Maryland Zoo’s magazine three times a year.

Your gift can be mailed to you or directly to your gift recipient.  Family Memberships start at $130/year.

Adopt an Animal

Adopt an Animal is another great gift for kids of all ages. Each Plush & Passes Adoption Package includes:

• Plush keepsake of the animal you choose
• Two (2) Zoo tickets valid for one year
• Personalized Official Animal Adoption Certificate
• An Animal Fun Fact Sheet
• A photograph of your animal suitable for framing

In addition to the gift of memberships, single day tickets to the Maryland Zoo can be purchased online and are valid for one year from date of purchase. Single day adult tickets are $19 and children tickets are $15. Donations to the Zoo can also be a great gift option and can be purchased online.

For a full review of the Maryland Zoo by Adventure Moms DC, click here!

The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
One Safari Place
Baltimore, MD 21217