ZOOGRAM The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore

SPRING 2017 CONTENTS

Maryland Zoological 3  NEWS FROM THE ZOO Society, Inc. The Zoo is an A season of new: to the world, to the Zoo Chairman ever-changing place Hugo J. Warns III 4 RHINO INTRO Immediate Past Chair Meet Jaharo, our new southern white rhino Edwin Brake always looking Vice-Chairman to embrace new 5 PLAN YOUR NEXT VISIT James D. Witty  It’s time for Brew at the Zoo! Secretary opportunities and W. Robert Zinkham 7 DOWN OFF THE MOUNTAIN Vice President possibilities for Orphaned grizzlies find a home here Anne L. Donahue Vice President the , our 12 KIDS PAGE Eric G. Orlinsky Know Your Vice President visitors, and the Christopher A. Pope 13 AMERICA’S WILDCAT Treasurer community at large. Jennifer E. Lowry Bobcats in Maryland Wilderness Michael H. Aldrich 16 SUPPORT John J. Buckley, Jr. Calvin G. Butler, Jr. Given our mission and our magnificent residents, you can imagine that the Zoo is an Zoo receives AZA Exhibit Matthew S. Calhoun ever-changing place, always looking to embrace new opportunities and possibilities Design Award Edward Callahan for the animals, our visitors, and the community at large. We welcome change, and Chadfield B. Clapsaddle Richard J. Corcoran, Jr. right now you are looking at change in the form of a redesigned Zoogram. Gregory A. Cross Joanna D. Golden Last year, we updated our logos, signage, and graphic materials to give the Zoo a new Herbert J. Goldman signature, and we decided to do the same with Zoogram. Inside these pages, you will Ingrid A. Harbaugh find all of your favorite features now enhanced by expanded coverage, crisp design Marta D. Harting Christopher D. Holt elements, and larger, bolder photos of amazing wildlife. After many years working Jill H. Kamenetz with an extremely talented freelance designer, Suzanne Glover, we decided it was time James McHugh Gabrielle M. Melka to bring the design in-house. Our equally talented graphics manager, Hailey Lipocky, Philip Nestico is collaborating with Zoogram Writer/Editor Sarah Evans and VP of Education Lori John A. Picciotto Mayor Catherine E. Pugh Finkelstein to put a fresh new stamp on the magazine. Dr. Scott M. Rifkin What is even more exciting about this particular issue of Zoogram is the fantastic C. Douglas Sawyer, III Jason M. St. John news we have to share. There is so much to tell—a baby sifaka born here in Thomas J. Stosur November, penguin chicks hatched over the winter, a young rhino from The Wilds Shawn Z. Tarrant William H. Thrush, Jr. in Ohio, two new bobcats from Oregon and Tulsa, two new ostriches from North Charles E. Vieth Carolina, and most incredibly of all, two female grizzly cubs that were rescued James K. Wilhelm in and brought to the Zoo just before Christmas. Honorary John H. Claster Each of these animals has an interesting back story, but the grizzlies perhaps most Hon. Elijah E. Cummings of all. I won’t spoil it here—you need to read it for yourself and make plans to come Norman C. Frost, Jr. Elizabeth Grieb visit soon! Michael D. Hankin Stuart S. Janney, III Over the winter we transformed exhibit space in the Maryland Wilderness into a new F. Ross Jones home for bobcats, and we also expanded and renovated the Arctic fox habitat in A.B. Krongard Watch. Our Education and Events staffs have been very busy planning new Hon. Catherine O’Malley Roger G. Powell programs and events for you and your family while also getting ready for perennial Elizabeth K. Schroeder favorites such as Bunny BonanZoo, Brew at the Zoo, and Zoo Snooze overnights. Edward N. Tucker Ex-Officio Take a look at the calendar in this issue and please join us as we spring into 2017! Donald P. Hutchinson William Vondrasek

President Don P. Hutchinson Zoogram Editor Sarah Evans Don Hutchinson Content Editor President/CEO PICTURED HERE: Lori Finklestein Beautiful male hooded merganser Project Manager swimming in the stream of the Jane Ballentine Marsh Aviary in Maryland Wilderness. Zoogram1 Designer 2 Hailey Lipocky

NEWS RHINOINTRO

Stubby is a 22-year-old southern white rhinoceros bull. He stands six feet tall at the shoulder and weighs 4,600 pounds. When he moves around the Zoo’s African Watering Hole, other animals get out of his way. Stubby has known only one other rhino at the Zoo—the beloved Daisy Mae, who was a fixture for more than two decades. She was more than twice his age, and often they would lie side by side. Well, now there’s a new guy in town (pictured here), and he’s no Daisy Mae. His name is Jaharo. He is four years old and already tips the scale at 3,700 pounds. He is young and curious and more than ready to make Stubby’s acquaintance. Jaharo was born in September 2012 at The Wilds, a private, non-profit wildlife conservation center affiliated with The Columbus Zoo in Ohio. He spent his first few NEW FEMALES IN GROWING THE COLONY years living with other rhino before coming to Baltimore THE FLOCK September through February is breeding season for the last fall at the recommendation of the AZA’s White The Zoo’s ostrich flock Zoo’s African penguin colony. Pairs sit on their nests Rhino SSP. So far, Jaharo has adapted well to his new has tripled from 1 to incubating eggs, and with each hatching the colony home and seems to have an easygoing temperament. 3 with the arrival of becomes that much livelier. This year, the nursery He is enormously big and powerful, though—like two young females was busy, with nine penguin chicks hatching Stubby—and the two will be introduced to each other from North Carolina. by early February. Welcome, chicks! slowly and carefully. It is a process that could take many “Norma” and “Beatrix” months and may be ongoing this spring. join “Matilda” in the Southern white rhinos are one of conservation’s Zoo’s African Watering BABY LEMUR NEWS greatest success stories, but one with a built-in Hole exhibit. They The Zoo’s pair of Coquerel’s sifaka, Ana warning: don’t let down your guard. Rescued from hatched in May and and Gratian, welcomed a new baby last near extinction a century ago, southern white June 2016 respec- November and their fifth offspring to rhinos have recovered significantly as a species but tively. You’ll notice date. Now a few months old, this are still listed as “near threatened” by the IUCN, the that one ostrich is little sifaka has begun to explore world’s leading conservation organization. Most significantly smaller and play, which should be fun southern white rhinos in Africa are concentrated than the other two. for Zoo visitors to witness this within protected areas such as fenced sanctuaries, That is because she spring. The birth is the result conservancies, rhino conservation areas, and intensive is of a different of a recommendation from protection zones. Outside of protected areas, they and slightly more the Sifaka Species Survival remain extremely vulnerable to poaching. diminutive Plan (SSP) coordinated by Jaharo joins Stubby at the Zoo as an ambassador for subspecies. Both the Association of Zoos his species and for all the world’s rhinos. He and Stubby new ostriches and Aquariums (AZA). may have less lofty things in mind, though. Every now have quite a bit Coquerel’s sifaka are an and then, Stubby used to try to get Daisy to spar with of growing to of him. Maybe he’ll find Jaharo to be a more receptive do, though, lemur native to the dry playmate. The zebras and the ostriches better look out! and should northwestern forests of reach full Madagascar. size at about 18 months of age.

3 4 MARCH Zoo Snooze Family Horticulture Workshop Stroller Safari Overnight—SOLD OUT Herb Gardening Zoo fun for little ones. Zoo Bloom Nest for the night in May 7 June 22nd Our kickoff to spring! penguin territory. 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 11 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. March 18 April 8-9 $ R $ R 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. PLAN Animal Craft Safaris Breakfast with Penguins Zoo Snooze Adult YOUR NEXT VISIT Breakfast with Chimps Make an animal-related craft Morning rituals: coffee, Overnight Start your day in a wildly to take home. breakfast, penguins. A grownup campout for If winter is the season of grey and white, then memorable way. April 13 & 30 May 14 ages 21+ spring is the season of color, when flowers March 18 11 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. 8:30 a.m. – 10 a.m. June 10-11 8:30 a.m. – 10 a.m. Penguin Education Center $ R 6 p.m. – 9:30 a.m. bloom, trees bud, and the outdoors beckon. $ R $ R Waterfowl Lake Zoo Snooze Family $ R Shake off your winter doldrums and join us Where the Wild Things Art Mary Sue Candies Bunny Overnight—SOLD OUT at the Zoo this spring for all sorts of fun Paint Night Bonanzoo Enjoy the sights and sounds Breakfast with Elephants happenings. And remember, it’s Brew at Make some animal-inspired art. You supply the basket, we’ll of the Zoo at night. Start your day with pachyderms and pancakes. the Zoo season too, so get your tickets now! March 22 supply the eggs. May 20-21 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. April 14-16 June 11 $ R 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Animal Craft Safaris 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. As you plan your next visit, please check the A story, a craft, a fun way $ R Stroller Safari Breakfast with the to learn. Zoo’s website—www.MarylandZoo.org—for Stories, songs, and strolls Easter Bunny Where the Wild Things Art May 18 & 28 Paint Night timely updates on events, programs, exhibits, for our youngest visitors. Hop on over and join the fun. 11 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. and improvements. March 23rd April 15 Penguin Education Center Bring a friend and create 11 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. 8:30a.m. – 10 a.m. $ R your own fun. $ R $ R June 14 Breakfast with Giraffes 5:30 p.m.- 8 p.m. Animal Craft Safaris Party for the Planet In case you missed your Penguin Education Center A creative way to learn Celebrate Earth Day at chance in April. $ R about animals. the Zoo. May 20 Animal Craft Safaris March 16 & 26 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. April 22 Make something, learn 11 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. $ R Penguin Education Center something. $R Horticulture Workshop Brew at the Zoo June 15 & 25 Tree Walk Raise a glass and dance the 11 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Breakfast with Penguins April 29 afternoon away at this good- Penguin Education Center They’ll have fish. How 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. time fundraiser for the Zoo. $ R about you? $ R Advance tickets can be Breakfast with Penguins March 25 purchased online and include A breakfast to remember! 8:30 a.m. – 10 a.m. Breakfast with Giraffes unlimited beer and wine $ R Coffee and leviathans: a June 17 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. great combo. samplings, a complimentary Zoo Snooze Family tasting glass, and admission $ R April 30 Overnight—SOLD OUT to the Zoo. VIP packages are 8:30 a.m. – 10 a.m. Wild About Giraffes Day also available. Purchase your Camp out with the kids! $ R tickets soon—this event will A day devoted to the world’s March 18-19 sell out! tallest animal. MAY June 18 APRIL Dates: May 27 & 28 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Stroller Safari Hours: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m. Stroller Safari DAILY ACTIVITIES Stories, songs, and strolls Prices: $15-$75 Wild About Enrichment Day Zoo fun for little ones. for our youngest visitors. What is it and why does it Please check the Zoo information board in Schaefer Keeper Chats: Keepers discuss the animals in their April 20th May 25th matter? Plaza for updates on the day’s activities. care and answer your questions. 11 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. 11 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. JUNE June 24 $ R $ R 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Goat Corral: Brush, pet, or just visit the goats. Jones Falls Zephyr: All aboard the Zoo train. Wildlife Photography Open daily, weather permitting. $ Where the Wild Things Art Where the Wild Things Art Workshop Breakfast with Giraffes Creature Encounters: Experience wildlife up close Paint Night Paint Night Learn from photo experts. Tall company, great food. with live animals and hands-on activities at the Zoo’s Carousel: Take a spin on our vintage carousel. $ Bring out your inner artist. June 3 or 4 A creative after-hours June 25 outdoor education center. 10:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Giraffe Feeding Station: Up close and personal April 5 evening at the Zoo. 8:30 a.m. – 10 a.m. Education Stations: Engage in fun learning activities with giraffes. $ 5:30 p.m.- 8 p.m. May 3 & 17 $ R $ R Penguin Education Center throughout the Zoo. 5:30pm-8pm $ R Penguin Education Center Penguin Feeding: During twice daily feedings, a Zoo ALERT THE KIDS! $ R educator talks with guests about black-footed penguins. 3 The Tree Slide is open again! 6 $: fee to participate Late last August, residents of the small town of St. Ignatius in northwestern Montana noticed two cubs foraging for food on their own. Their mother was nowhere in sight. Wildlife authorities were alerted, and biologist Stacy Courville came out to observe the young bears. Within a few days, he decided to intervene. “They’d been alone, I don’t know how long,” said Courville. “They were hungry, hitting fruit trees in yards, and one was pretty skinny.” It took four days to trap the eight-month-old cubs.

by Sarah Evans, Zoogram Editor

5 6 A local veterinarian examined the bears and discovered administer it quickly before it froze again!” that the smaller one had been shot. Both were treated At last, though, the truck carrying the and then transferred to the state-run Montana WILD bears set off down the only open road Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Helena. Meanwhile, out of Helena. It arrived in Baltimore Courville and others continued to search for the 48 hours later and safely deposited two mother bear. In late September, she was located near grizzlies and an exhausted but relieved St. Ignatius. She had been serverely wounded by McClure. gunshot and was humanely euthanized on the spot. America’s Brown Bears By early November, the cubs had recovered their health but were not recommended for re-release. The cross-country journey took these two bears Grizzlies usually remain with their mothers for up to far from their original home, yet their species is one three years. These two sisters, orphaned so young, of the most widespread in the world. Grizzlies are a hadn’t “had enough experience to know how to be a North American subspecies of , whose bear the rest of the year,” noted Courville. Because the vast range extends across the northern hemisphere. wildlife rehab center could not keep them indefinitely, Grizzlies inhabit interior areas of the continental the cubs were in need of a permanent home. Hearing U.S., , and western , while Kodiak bears of the cubs through the AZA, The Maryland Zoo —the other North American subspecies of brown offered to take them. bear—live on the Kodiak Islands and along the coasts of Alaska and . Ancestors of both A Journey to Remember subspecies are thought to have migrated to North Plans were soon made to transfer the grizzlies to the America from by way of a land bridge more Zoo on permanent loan from the Montana Department than 50,000 years ago. For many millennia, grizzlies of Fish, Wildlife, & Parks. With the paperwork signed, were among the iconic mega-fauna of the American the real work of getting the bears to Baltimore began, West, but that began to change drastically during the and that turned into quite an adventure. Think Montana 19th century. in mid-winter, days before Christmas, with storms bearing down. Grizzlies are a North American Mike McClure, the Zoo’s general curator, and Dr. Ellen subspecies of brown bear. Bronson, the Zoo’s senior veterinarian, flew to Helena One of the As pioneers pushed west, grizzlies found themselves Zoo’s two in late December expecting to meet with state wildlife grizzly cubs competing with humans for space and prey. Wherever takes in new officials, prepare the bears for transport, and quickly sights and get on the road back to Baltimore. As soon as they homesteads, ranches, and towns sprang up, grizzlies sounds. landed, though, the snow began to fall, the roads began lost habitat and were killed for their coats and for the to close, and the temperature dropped well below zero. perceived threat—mostly assumed, sometimes real— With each passing day, “we tried everything possible that they posed to people and livestock. By the end of to get out,” says McClure, but it was just too risky. the 19th century, grizzlies had all but vanished from the western U.S. They persisted only in the shadow Finally, four days in and with another storm on its of the Rocky Mountains, in small pockets of territory way, Bronson, McClure, the wildlife transporter, and compared to their once expansive range. the Montana team took advantage of a clear two-hour In 1975, grizzlies were listed as a threatened species in window to anesthetize the bears, examine them, crate the lower 48 states under the Endangered Species Act. them, and send them on their way. “It was so cold The new federal status immediately triggered protections outside,” says Bronson, “that the anesthetic drug froze and a recovery program for grizzlies that have worked in the dart gun. I had to make the dart over and to some extent. Today, the grizzly population in

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How well do you know your bears? Draw a line from each fact to the correct bear. Yellowstone has recovered enough to be considered usually to twins. The most dangerous grizzly is one Know your Bears for de-listing. However, other grizzly populations, taken by surprise or a mother defending cubs. including in Montana, remain threatened. Slowly but surely Silver-tipped and mighty It will take time for the Zoo’s grizzlies to adjust to their Grizzlies are named for the light-tipped fur that gives new life. Since their arrival, though, they have begun many of them a grizzled look. Adult grizzlies are to get used to people and to their new surroundings I spend most enormous (although generally not as big as Kodiaks) and they remain closely bonded to each other. They I hunt I live across the of my year all winter. I eat lots of and enormously powerful, with females weighing up will transition to Polar Bear Watch at their own pace, I am the largest entire northern at sea. different things My claws are to 550 pounds and males sometimes surpassing under the watchful and experienced eyes of the animal and heaviest hemisphere. —roots, berries, about as 1,000 pounds. care team. “Because of our significant experience with of bears. fish, honey, and long as your bears at the Zoo and in the field,” notes Bronson, animals big and fingers. And yet while grizzlies are definitely top-of-the-food- small. chain predators, taking down ungulates and moose referencing the Zoo’s work with polar bears and black as well as smaller prey such as deer mice and pocket bears, “I think we are well poised to take on grizzlies.” gophers, they tend to be shy and retiring by It is a thrilling development for the Zoo, nature and spend most of their time a great outcome for these bears, and a foraging for nuts, berries, fruit, wonderful opportunity for visitors to get leaves, and roots. These giant to know one of the world’s most iconic omnivores hibernate in dens species of wildlife. through the winter to conserve energy, and this is also when A brief rest for the Zoo’s pregnant females give birth, other cub before exploring some more!

That hump Despite my behind my name, my fur I live only in shoulders is all My fur looks can be brown, I sleep all I eat mainly the Arctic. muscle—it white, but blond, black, or winter (unless seals. helps me dig! the hairs are silver-tipped.

actually hollow. disturbed).

1st row: P, G, P, P, G, G 2nd row: G, P, G, P, P, G. P, P, G, P, G, row: 2nd G G, P, P, G, P, row: 1st Answer Key: P = polar bear; G = grizzly bear bear grizzly = G bear; polar = P Key: Answer 12 Starting this spring, for the first time in a long time, the Zoo will once again be home to bobcats. This species of wildcat is native to Maryland and most every other part of North America. Zoo staff and outside contractors spent the winter transforming exhibit space in the Maryland Wilderness into habitat fit for two new bobcats, a young male and a 6-year-old female.

“Kilgore”, the male, still has a lot of kitten likes to observe from a high perch. It will in him. He was found by a fisherman in be interesting to see what lessons she has to Oregon last June when he was only a few teach Kilgore. weeks old. The fisherman turned him over Keepers began introducing the two bobcats to the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife. to each other behind the scenes in late January. When the Zoo became aware of him Their exhibit should be finished by early through the AZA, we expressed immediate spring, at which point they will move to the interest but were unable to provide immediate Maryland Wilderness. “I think Zoo guests are housing. Our colleagues going to be amazed to see these two bobcats at the Oregon Zoo explore their new home. They are really agreed to care special animals,” says Cantwell. for Kilgore temporarily. “Oregon Zoo Disappearing in Plain Sight staff took him Although it’s difficult to get an accurate in when he was count, there may be as many as 1 million approximately 6 bobcats living in the United States. They weeks old and weighed are the most populous species of North a little less than 2 pounds,” says American wildcat by far. They live in just Erin Cantwell, the Zoo’s about every state, including Maryland, and collection and conservation roam forest, woodlands, swamp, and desert. manager. “While he was definitely Odds are you’ve never seen one in the wild, underweight for his age, overall though, and never will. This is exactly how AMERICA’S he looked to be in good health. the bobcats want it. However, since he had been Secretive and solitary, bobcats are at least found alone at such a young age, twice the size of domestic house cats. They he was not a candidate for release are named for their bobbed tails. They have back to the wild.” spotted, buff-colored coats that provide “Josie”, the female, came to Baltimore excellent camouflage, making them difficult last December from the Tulsa to see. They are wary of humans, making WILDCAT them difficult to approach. They hunt and Zoo. She had been living with BY SARAH EVANS another female there but the two survive by stealth, so hiding in plain sight is had become incompatible. This the name of their game. is not unusual, as female bobcats To see a bobcat in the wild, you would need in the wild steer clear of each to study its behavior and its habits and then other. Josie is not overly aggres- become something like it: patient, persistent, sive but “she is a bobcat with watchful, up at dawn or out at twilight, tuned attitude,” says Cantwell with all in to shadows on the periphery and forms due respect. “She engages well melting into woods. with her keepers, but she also lets people know where they stand “You can pretty much guarantee [a bobcat] with her.” She is quite vocal for a will be off and running the second it sees cat that is normally silent and she you,” says Daniel Dietrich, an American

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wildlife photographer who has become expert at observing the species. “More often than not when the shutter clicks, the bobcat will find me. If I am on my belly and keep my face behind the camera, they will often just carry on. If I am standing, they typically hit the road quickly. That is why I like to shoot lying down when photographing bobcats.” As skittish as they are around humans, bobcats are tough predators that can take down prey much larger than themselves. They usually don’t, though, going after birds, mice, rabbits, squirrels, and other small animals instead. They are carnivores whose preferred manner of attack is to stalk and pounce rather than chase. Bobcats maintain home territories of varying size, depending on availability of prey. They alert other bobcats to their presence through scent markings. They tend to rest by day in places that provide good cover and to hunt in low light or at night. Going Vertical Bobcats also like to climb, which is why the Zoo’s new exhibit will have branches, rocky ledges, and plenty of other vertical lifts. Many feet off the ground, mesh will prevent the cats from actually leaving the exhibit but will still give a good view to the open sky. CONNECTING In every possible instance, Zoo staff has given careful thought to what bobcats might want in with nature their habitat. But Mike McClure, the Zoo’s general PEOPLE curator, knows from experience that you can’t second guess an animal. “We’ll make our plans, Penguin Coast Recognized by the AZA for Exhibit Design Honors we’ll build things we’re proud of, we’ll think, ‘If I was a bobcat, this would be the most glorious thing Every year through its Exhibit Awards, the Association conference in San Diego to accept the award on behalf ever,’” joked McClure, “and the bobcat will walk of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) acknowledges excellence of the Zoo while other Zoo staff cheered wildly from in and say, ‘Nope, don’t like that, I’m going over in exhibit design and in creating opportunity for visitors the audience. here where you can’t see me anymore.’ And we’ll to observe and learn about animals. Any AZA-accredited “African penguins called Rock Island home for 45 years, work with that.” institution or “Related Facility” member could win—a pool so Penguin Coast marks quite a departure for us,” said Don that includes U.S. and international zoos and aquariums. Hutchinson, president/CEO of The Maryland Zoo. “To Once Josie and Kilgore are in their exhibit, they At the AZA’s most recent conference, The Maryland Zoo will indicate through behavior what might need to have this recognition from our zoo and aquarium peers is proudly received a Top Honors Award in Exhibit Design an amazing honor and we couldn’t be more proud of our change. As McClure points out, “exhibit design is for 2016 for the Penguin Coast exhibit. equal parts science and art. The goal is to create an staff who works daily to maintain Penguin Coast and care for environment where the animals are comfortable “As the highest honor for new exhibits, this award recog- the animals that make their home there – not only penguins, and have the ability to make choices about where nizes The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore’s innovation and but also the cormorants and pink-backed pelicans.” they go and what they do. If we do that well, then commitment in designing a dynamic, immersive habitat Penguin Coast was designed and built over a three-year we create an experience where guests can peek that provides the best in animal care and public education period, opening in September 2014. Construction and through a window and share in the animal’s world.” to help connect people with nature,” said Keith Winsten, consultation companies for the exhibit included: CLR director of the Brevard Zoo and chair of AZA’s Honors Design, Whiting-Turner (general contractors for the We invite you to do just that this spring in the and Awards Committee. Maryland Wilderness. Come see bobcats! exhibit), HDC, Inc. (project management), Gecko Group Karl Kranz, the Zoo’s executive vice president of animal (interpretive and directional signage), and TJP Engineering. programs & chief operating officer, was on hand at the

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Group Sales (443) 552-5277 Visitor Services (443) 552-5256 Gift Shop (443) 552-5315 Rentals (443) 552-5277 Brew at the Zoo is, hands down, the Zoo’s biggest fundraiser of the year and most successful ever. Last year, Brew broke the Administrative offices $500,000 mark for the first time and this year, it is projected to are open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. do the same or better. The Zoo is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily during the The importance of Brew to the Zoo cannot be underestimated. Do your kids love animals and love months of March through All proceeds directly benefit our animal, education, and December and Friday- the Zoo? Then Zoo Camp is perfect Monday during the months conservation programs. We are grateful to the thousands of of January and February. festival-goers who turn out each year, because their ticket for them! At Zoo Camp, we visit with The Zoo is closed purchases matter. We are also grateful to Brew’s lead sponsor, Thanksgiving Day and animals, explore habitats, hear from Christmas Day. BB&T, and to all other sponsors, including World of Beer, PetER, The Maryland Lottery, MissionTix, Bond Distributing staff about what it’s like to work with Vol. 42, #1, Spring 2017 Company, and Transdev, for their support, which is tremendous wildlife, and make the Zoo our summer Zoogram is published by and essential. playground for a week. Week-long The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore. Get your tickets now for Brew at the Zoo 2017! sessions are available for children @2017 The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore Visit www.MarylandZoo.org/brew. entering grades 2-8 in the fall of 2017. The Maryland Zoo in Held every year over Memorial Day Weekend, Brew is a Baltimore is managed by the fun-loving, family-friendly, dance-the-afternoon-away Zoo Camp Highlights: Maryland Zoological Society, Inc., a non-profit 501 (c)(3) outdoor festival. Those 21 and over can sample an unlimited • Immersive tours of the Zoo corporation. Public funding number of local and national beers and wines, but you don’t for the Zoo is principally • Interacting with animal experts provided by the state of have to imbibe to enjoy. Hang with your friends or kick back Maryland, Baltimore City, with your kids, enjoy the live music, browse the vendor kiosks, • Behind-the-scenes experiences and and Baltimore County. eat delicious food, visit with Animal Ambassadors, and make keeper chats (grades 3–8) The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore time to tour the Zoo (included in Brew ticket purchase). is accredited by the Association • Up-close visits with Animal Ambassadors of Zoos and Aquariums. Saturday, May 27, 1-7 p.m.: • Riding the train and carousel (grade 2) • Honey Extractors (cover band) • Feeding a giraffe and brushing goats • Kilmaine Saints (Celtic rock) • Kelly Bell Band (blues) • Creating wildlife-themed crafts using recycled materials Sunday, May 28, 1-7 p.m.: • Learning ways we can help protect • Dan Wolff & The Muddy Crows (Americana) wildlife and wild places • Nelly’s Echo (alternative pop/rock) • AS IF 90’s Tribute Band (90’s covers) To learn more, choose a session, and register, please visit www.marylandzoo.org/camp. 17 Non-Profit Organization 1876 Mansion House Drive U.S. Postage Baltimore, MD 21217 PAID Baltimore, MD Permit No. 8779

ZOOmobile has a brand new look and a brand new van! The Zoo is grateful to the generous donors who made both of these exciting developments possible. You might catch sight of ZOOmobile on the road this spring, taking Animal Ambassadors and members of the Zoo’s Outreach team to schools, libraries, senior centers, and other venues all over the state of Maryland and beyond. Outreach delivers educational and interactive programs about wildlife to audiences of all ages!

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