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The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, formerly known as the Baltimore Zoo, was founded in 1876 by the state government. In 2004, the facility changed its name after it received an emergency aid package from the state. The third oldest zoo in the United States, the Maryland Zoo is located in Baltimore's Druid Hill Park and covers more than 160 acres. The zoo's property is owned by Baltimore City and leased to the state, and the zoo has been operated by the Zoological Society since 1984. The zoo has more than 1,500 birds, mammals, amphibians and reptile...
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, formerly known as the Baltimore Zoo, was founded in 1876 by the state government. In 2004, the facility changed its name after it received an emergency aid package from the state. The third oldest zoo in the United States, the Maryland Zoo is located in Baltimore's Druid Hill Park and covers more than 160 acres. The zoo's property is owned by Baltimore City and leased to the state, and the zoo has been operated by the Zoological Society since 1984. The zoo has more than 1,500 birds, mammals, amphibians and reptiles. The Maryland Zoo also participates in a number of conservation projects, including a breeding program to help increase the population of the state's insect, the Baltimore checkerspot butterfly. Exhibits at the zoo include an African black-footed penguin colony, a polar bear watch and the Maryland Wilderness, which includes a children's zoo. Annual events at the zoo include breakfasts with different animals, Halloween activities (which commence with an elephant pumpkin smash), a reggae and brew festival, a marathon, an Easter Egg hunt, a beer and wine festival, sleepovers at the zoo and Zoomerang, the zoo's annual black-tie fundraiser.
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ActivitiesEventsBaltimore Farmers' Market // Opens Sunday for the 2008 season from 8 a.m. until sellout, usually noon, and continues every Sunday through Dec. 21. At Saratoga Street between Holliday and Gay streets, under the Jones Falls Expressway. Go to...Tags: Slavery, Art Supplies, Baptist, Poetry, Tourism and Leisure
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'It's like the country in the city'
Sun reporterBaltimore officials opened the latest addition to the Jones Falls Trail yesterday, hoping that the pathway will provide a boost to the city's effort to become more bike-friendly. Sen. Benjamin L. Cardin and Mayor Sheila Dixon ditched their usual business...Tags: Druid Hill, Mount Washington, Hampden, Sheila Dixon, Benjamin L. Cardin
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ActivitiesEventsBaltimore African Violet Club Plant Show & Sale // The Harford Mall, 696A Belair Road, Bel Air, will have hundreds of exotic houseplants for show and sale 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m. tomorrow and 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday. Free admission. Call 410-...Tags: Space Programs, Monuments and Heritage Sites, Nature, Cultural Development, History
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340-lb. toddler debuts at zoo
Sun reporterFreshly scrubbed and primped for his grand entrance at the appointed moment yesterday morning - exactly 10 minutes before 10 - the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore's baby elephant was introduced to his public, not at all fazed by the crowd thrilled to catch...Tags: Photography, Catonsville
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Gesture of thanks, offer of help
Pop music blared from the radio of an empty Volkswagen Beetle convertible parked in front of Lime Kiln Middle School. The dark blue car was plastered with magnetic banners reading "Groovy" and "Far Out, Man," along with yellow smiley faces and psychedelic...Tags: Hospitals and Clinics, Diseases, Charity, Biotechnology, Popular Music
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Planet party The planet is cause for festivities at Goucher College on Saturday. Goucher's second annual Earth Day Festival aims to raise awareness of environmental issues while celebrating Earth with live music, food, activities and games. Highlights...Tags: Defense, Christianity, Armed Forces, Anglican, Festive Event
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Zoo given credit to pay bills, avoid layoffs -- for now
Sun reporterWith help from the Abell Foundation, the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore has received a $1.2 million bank credit it needs to get through the next two months without firing employees and stiffing vendors, officials said. Zoo officials do not expect to spend the...Tags: Government, Animals, National Government, Druid Hill, Bank of America Corporation
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ActivitiesEventsHaunted Tour // Visit haunted residences, shops and pubs on the Original Fell's Point Ghost Walk at 7 p.m. Saturday. Tour starts outside of Max's sidebar, next door to Max's on Broadway, at 731 S. Broadway. $8-$15. Advance purchase...Tags: Art and Craft Supplies, Libraries and Museums, People, Monuments and Heritage Sites, Culture
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'Lady' ages gracefully
Sun reporterShe's sweet-tempered and curious - and as gentle and graceful as a 1,500-pound, 14-foot-tall animal can possibly be. Her keepers at the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore think she's beautiful. But when Gretchen the giraffe is in your face - all ears, horns, lips...Tags: Photography, Genetics, Animals, Medical Specialization, Medicine
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ActivitiesEvents32nd Street Farmers' Market // Open year-round, 7 a.m.-noon Saturdays at 32nd Street in Waverly. Shoppers will find fresh produce, plants, breads, ethnic foods and more. Go to 32ndstreetmarket.org. Dog Show // The Cherry Blossom Cluster...Tags: Tourism and Leisure, Toys, Libraries and Museums, Art and Craft Supplies, Family
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