Add a Zoo Experience to Your Visit!

Your chance to meet eye to eye with the world’s tallest land animal, up close and personal with endangered species like African penguins and more incredible encounters.


Animals Up Close

An immersive look into animal care and conservation with the keepers who know the animals best.

Penguin Encounters

It’s your chance to meet and greet our endangered African penguin ambassadors.

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Rhino Training

Step inside our African Watering Hole barn to watch a training session with our rhinos.

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Otter Training

Feed a river otter before participating in a training session with this aquatic mammal!

*Features otter Hudson only at this time*

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Animal Interactive

A casual “meet and greet” with some of the Zoo’s most popular animals.

Giraffe Feeding Station ($)

Purchase a piece of browse and see what it’s like to stand face-to-face with a giraffe!

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Daily Events (Free)

The Zoo has a variety of events going on every day including penguin feedings, keeper chats, and more!

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Goat Grooming (Free)

Brush some very friendly (and furry) faces in the Zoo’s Farmyard.

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Private Zoo Experiences

Private experiences are perfect for groups, or make a wonderful gift for that special occasion!

Private Animal Experiences

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Train Engineer For a Day

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Questions? Contact us at tickets@marylandzoo.org and a Zoo Experience team member will get back to you as soon as possible.