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The Maryland Zoo

Druid Hill Park, Baltimore, MD 21217
410-366-5466
Ranked #46 of 137 attractions in Baltimore
3.5 of 5 stars 104 Reviews
Type: Zoos
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
Owner description: Visitors meet more than 2,200 animals including chimpanzees, elephants, leopards and warthogs as they journey on an African safari, pet the animals in...... more » Owner description: Visitors meet more than 2,200 animals including chimpanzees, elephants, leopards and warthogs as they journey on an African safari, pet the animals in the Children's Zoo or explore the winding trails through the Lyn P. Myerhoff Maryland Wilderness. « less
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Wappingers Falls, New York
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57 reviews 57 reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW
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The Baltimore Zoo is in the heart of the city, in the Druid Hill Park area of Baltimore. The parking is free and that is a plus, but there is a charge to get into the zoo. And bring extra money, because everything extra, costs extra. First let me say, the exhibits that are open are interesting and the animals... More

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Baltimore, Maryland
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW
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Love the easy walk through the zoo. Besides looking in front of you to see the animals also look above. Kid friendly. More

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baltimore
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2012

The zoo is very nice! They have made many improvements over the years and continue to do so. There are plenty of hands on things for children to do besides seeing the animals! More

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Baltimore, Maryland
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2012

My kids are big animal lovers,therefore they anticipate several trips to the zoo. This hometown zoo is not what it used to be. Upon entering, you stand in a HOT zone awaiting the tram ride to take you down into the zoo. There is very little shade, hardly any seating, an expensive soda vending machine, and no cool down area.... More

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Baltimore, Maryland
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2012

We got a lot of good pictures. The animals looked good. More

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Columbia, Maryland
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40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
67 helpful votes 67 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2012
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We prefer the National Zoo in DC, which is free. Maybe it's unfair to compare the Maryland Zoo to the National Zoo or Lincoln Park Zoo, but the Maryland Zoo seems expensive to visit and hard to get around compared to others. More

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Annapolis, Maryland
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104 reviews 104 reviews
Reviews in 35 cities Reviews in 35 cities
56 helpful votes 56 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2012
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When Baltimore has to compete in the same market as the Smithsonian Zoo in Washington DC (free with member contributions and your tax dollars), it is tough for them to have a zoo that is worth admission. Don't spend your time and money More

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parsippany, nj
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012
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the zoo was a big dissapointment. there are many old and closed displays and not many animals at all. The polar bear seemed to be suffering from the heat. More

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Baltimore
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

I have been going to the Maryland Zoo since I was two years old,I am now 57.For along time the zoo was in a state of malaise.Attractions seemed old and outdated.Over the last 15 years the zoo has been in a quiet remake and although not complete,it is a very nice place to visit.They have a new train ride which... More

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Westhampton Beach
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2012
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I expected more from this zoo. It was a really small zoo. I did like some of the animals...nice zoo, but not the best. More

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