150 Years & Counting: Walking through History at the Maryland Zoo

Join Baltimore Heritage and Maryland Zoo staff to celebrate the Maryland Zoo's 150th birthday with a new walking tour around its historic grounds. Discover the history of the zoo and several of its important landmarks, including iron-barred cages and other structures built when the Rogers Mansion was still a private residence. Learn about the zoo's first elephant, Mary Ann, and glimpse penguins while experiencing a walk through the past that showcases how zoological organizations have evolved from menageries of exotic creatures to expert conservation centers for endangered species.