Maryland Zoo in Baltimore

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Maryland Zoo in Baltimore

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🦒 Zoo · Baltimore

3.5 hours · $$ · Check website for reservations

age fit
0–1 yr
★ 4.0
1–3 yrs
★ 5.0
3–5 yrs
★ 5.0
5–10 yrs
★ 5.0
  • 🚗
    About 55 min drive
    From Rockville · Parking: Free lot; admission about $25–30 adults, about $20 ages 2–11, cheaper online
  • 🍼
    Stroller-friendly
    Flat surfaces — bring the stroller
  • 🌳
    Some shade
    Great on sunny days · Good on cool days
  • ⏱️
    Typical visit: 3.5 hours
    Best seasons: Spring · Fall · Summer

The old zoo in Druid Hill Park, with one of the largest penguin colonies in the country swimming behind glass; the Maryland Wilderness kids' area has goats to pet, a treehouse, slides, and a life-size bird's nest, giraffe feeding for a few dollars extra ($), plus a carousel and a tram.

💡 Tips
The grounds are big and it's a walk from the entrance to the main area (free shuttle available), so bring the stroller. Check the day's schedule for giraffe and penguin feedings. Go in the morning in summer; by afternoon the animals are hiding from the heat.

What this place offers

✓penguins
✓giraffe feeding
✓children's zoo
✓carousel
✓tram
✓restrooms
✓stroller friendly

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This weekend's weather in Baltimore

Forecast at the destination itself (coast and hills often differ from home)

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Sat 10/17
Drizzle · 47–60°F · 46% rain
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Sun 10/18
Sunny · 45–62°F · 3% rain

Location

Baltimore, Maryland

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