I can't believe people gave this zoo such high ratings!! I have been to a lot of zoos and this one was definitely the worst. There was a ton of walking up hills, and not many animals to look at. I couldn't believe that they didn't put any money into making benchs for people to sit on and rest! There... more

My 7 year old & I spent about 3 hours here, got it mostly covered. The size is just right, not too spread out. The walking trails had a lot of shade which was very nice. I liked how they have activities for kids intermixed with the exhbits - slides, climbing spots, some small rides ($2 per ride) in the... more

Overall, my 5 yr old had a great time at the zoo. We went on a Wednesday, which there is cheaper admission during the week, and I had a coupon so admission was reasonable. Parking was free. Once in the park, you have to take a tram to the actual exhibits, which is about a 10 minute wait. The Africa... more

I went to the zoo the last weekend of March, 2009 and I found it a nice place. It was easy to get to, had free parking and cost me nothing because I'm a member of the NC Zoo Society. As far as zoos go, this one was perfect size. Took up about 4 hours or so. My only complaint... more

Full of large, attractive animals, such as giraffes, elephants, cheetahs, and polar bears. Two walk-in aviaries full of birds. It's size is perfect for a 3-hour visit. This zoo is constantly working to improve its facilities, so there is much construction, but the animals are typically very viewable. Staff is always present to answer questions and educate! The zoo is... more

We went to the Zoo on August 30, 2008 hoping to feed the giraffes. Original plans were too go the day before but it rained the whole day. We arrived just shy of 2pm and there were no giraffes to be found, they were supposed to be out until 3pm. There was no one in the area to ask where... more

The zoo was ok. We got there as the gates opened so no lines to deal with. The baby elephant definitely was the best. the animals that were out were definitely very active. But many animals were not out. Couldn't see the lions (over the top of the hill). Zoo is not great at handling crowds - too many pinch... more

Upon entering the zoo we were greated with smiling faces, despite the chilly weather. The tram car was running often, which made it very nice because we had and anxious bunch with an 8, 6, and 2 year old who wanted to get to the "Egg Hunt". (We missed breakfast with the Bunny because Mom goofed, other families enjoyed it.)... more

I've been born and raised in Baltimore and have always enjoyed the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore. The new Artic exhibit is beautiful and you can watch the polar bears swin under water. There is even a Tundra Buggy, just like in the Artic, to observe the Polar bears. I enjoy the keeper chats. They are very educational and you get... more