Off Exhibit At The Maryland Zoo

Episode #20 There’s a big buzz around bee conservation and with good reason. Honey bees play an important role in pollination and crop production, but also in the health of our planet. These tiny, powerhouse insects are critical to us and our future. The Maryland Zoo has joined the effort to help grow knowledge and […] The post Off Exhibit: Let It Bee appeared first on The Maryland Zoo.

Episode #19 The health of wild animals starts with good nutrition. And good nutrition starts with an epic operation of ordering and delivering things like hay, meat, produce … you name it, the Zoo’s got it. In a Zoo the responsibility for managing all the various food and supplies rests with the commissary team. What’s […] The post Off Exhibit: Feed for Thought appeared first on The Maryland Zoo.

Episode #18 Animal exhibits have dramatically changed in the 140 years since The Maryland Zoo was founded. Once characterless concrete structures, now elaborate natural living spaces, today’s habitats are carefully crafted to suit species with a keen focus on the needs of each unique animal. The right space plays a critical role in the wellbeing […] The post Off Exhibit: The Art of Animal Habitats appeared first on The Maryland Zoo.

Episode #17 In the past several months the Zoo has welcomed a herd of new antelope babies. Three sitatunga calves and one lesser kudu calf have been born behind-the-scenes with two more antelope babies to be delivered any day. What’s behind the sudden baby boom? A lot of planning and hard work. In this episode […] The post Off Exhibit: Baby Antelope Boom appeared first on The Maryland Zoo.

Episode #16 On this week’s episode of Off Exhibit we’re going way off exhibit … all the way to Western Maryland. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources manages many programs to help protect and support local wildlife. One such effort is Project Black Bear. Throughout each year DNR wildlife biologists track, monitor and manage the […] The post Off Exhibit: Working with Black Bears appeared first on The Maryland Zoo.

Episode #15 It’s an extremely challenging job, but it can also be deeply rewarding. What’s it like to be a veterinarian in a modern Zoo? Dr. Ellen Bronson, Maryland Zoo Senior Veterinarian shares why she chose a career in veterinary medicine. Learn what it takes to become a vet in a Zoo setting and how […] The post Off Exhibit: The Wild Life of a Zoo Vet appeared first on The Maryland Zoo.

Episode #14 Healthy and happy animals start with well designed and carefully maintained facilities. The updating of habitats and guest areas is always being discussed behind-the-scenes at The Maryland Zoo. On this edition of Off Exhibit we talk with Karl Kranz, Executive Vice President for Animal Programs and the Zoo’s Chief Operating Officer. Karl has […] The post Off Exhibit: Helping Animals from the Ground Up appeared first on The Maryland Zoo.

Episode #13 Let us take you on a muy bien trip. Where? South of the U.S. border where the effort to expand care for zoo animals, especially elephants, is growing. The Zoo’s General Curator and resident elephant expert, Mike McClure, recently travelled to Mexico where he was invited to speak at a conference of Latin […] The post Off Exhibit: Growing Elephant Knowledge en Espanol appeared first on The Maryland Zoo.

Episode#12 The birds, the bees … and the elephants. What does it take to provide a successful breeding environment for African elephants? Part of The Maryland Zoo’s work to help save these threatened animals includes a commitment to participate in the Species Survival Plan (SSP) and develop a strong breeding program for elephants. In 2008, […] The post Off Exhibit: The Joy of Elephant Mating appeared first on The Maryland Zoo.

Episode #11 The Zoo is home to a diverse collection of wildlife, including some that you can find in your own backyard. What’s it like to work with birds, reptiles and mammals from right here in Maryland? Kyle Baumgartner is the Area Manager for Maryland Wilderness and in this episode of Off Exhibit this Midwesterner […] The post Off Exhibit: Off in the Wilderness appeared first on The Maryland Zoo.

Episode #10 They are our closest relatives and they share more in common with us than any other animals. From complex social structures to intelligent problem solving, chimpanzees are animals that continue to teach us much about our wild world. In this episode, Chimpanzee Area Manager Claire MacNamara shares her own personal connection to these […] The post Off Exhibit: Getting Social with Chimpanzees appeared first on The Maryland Zoo.

Episode #9 There’s no shortage of smiles among polar bear keepers. Working with these iconic, majestic and beloved animals is tough work, but it’s something that brings out passion in many animal professionals, including Tanya White. Tanya is a zookeeper who’s worked at the Zoo for more than 18 years and cares for many animals […] The post Off Exhibit: Grin and Bear It appeared first on The Maryland Zoo.

Episode #8 It’s breeding season for African penguins. This time of year the pitter patter of tiny penguin feet multiplies behind-the-scenes at Penguin Coast, the Zoo’s new penguin habitat. So far, four chicks have already hatched and more are on the way. In this episode of Off Exhibit we talk with Jess Phillips, Penguin Coast […] The post Off Exhibit: Chick Out Baby Penguins appeared first on The Maryland Zoo.

Episode #7 No tricks. No performances. There is definitely no monkey business going on. In a zoo, training programs for wildlife are some of the most complex and beneficial parts of daily life for both keepers and animals. Believe it or not, each species gets its own tailor made plan and training specific behaviors can […] The post Off Exhibit: Every Day is Training Day appeared first on The Maryland Zoo.

Episode #6 Caring for a giraffe herd is a tall order, literally. Standing more than 14 feet, the world’s tallest land mammals are some of the most unique and fascinating herd animals on the planet. The Maryland Zoo’s Giraffe Area Manager, Erin Cantwell, brings the conversation down to our own eye level revealing everything you’ve […] The post Off Exhibit: Raising the Next Generation of Giraffe appeared first on The Maryland Zoo.

Episode #5 What exactly is an Animal Embassy? This United Nations-esqe place for wildlife is home to a wide array of animals who act as ambassadors for their species and for conservation. Margaret Rose-Innes, the Maryland Zoo’s Assistant General Curator, shares stories from inside the embassy, a place that’s off exhibit to the public but […] The post Off Exhibit: An Embassy (Full of Animals) appeared first on The Maryland Zoo.

Episode #4 They’re everywhere. In movies. On TV. Advertisements. But with all their presence in popular culture, penguins are unfortunately not as visible any longer in the wild. With more than 60 penguins, the Zoo’s colony is the largest and most successful breeding colony of African penguins in North America. The effort to help save […] The post Off Exhibit: Penguins. Penguins. And More Penguins. appeared first on The Maryland Zoo.

Episode #3 Let us tell you a tail of three little lions. Mammal Collection and Conservation Manager Carey Ricciardone shares the story behind a two year effort to raise and care for cubs. Born in October 2013, the Zoo’s sibling cubs (Luke & Leia) were orphaned after the loss of their mother due to complications […] The post Off Exhibit: Lion Cubs, Expecting the Unexpected appeared first on The Maryland Zoo.

Episode #2 They’re little, yellow and critically endangered. On this episode of Off Exhibit, learn what’s being done to save Panamanian Golden Frogs from extinction, something that’s already happened in the wild. Maryland Zoo Reptile and Amphibian Collection Manager Kevin Barrett gives shares his personal passion for some of nature’s unsung, cold blooded creatures. Plus, […] The post Off Exhibit: A Golden Opportunity to Save a Species appeared first on The Maryland Zoo.