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Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
Druid Hill Park
Baltimore, MD 21217
USA
Jambo the Chimpanzee was Born at the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
Jambo and Joice
It has been almost 5 months since the arrival of our newest Chimpanzee here at The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore. Jambo (Swahili for "Hello") was born on January 20th to Joice, our 34 year old dominant chimp. Joice and Jambo are currently with a group of two adult females (Renee and Rustie) and two one year old females (Rozi and Asali). Although it is more common to see Jambo attached to Joice, she is gaining more independence every day and is inching her way up ropes and across the exhibit a little more all the time. It doesn't seem to matter if Jambo is sleeping or climbing to the top, Joice is always attentive to her infant's every need. It has been very rewarding to observe such a great maternal relationship between Joice and Jambo.
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UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE MARYLAND ZOO IN BALTIMORE
There are a number of events being held at The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore in the coming months, including additions to the popular “Breakfast with the Animals” series.
The second Annual Primate Awareness Weekend takes place on Saturday and Sunday, July 11-12 from 10:00 am-3:00 pm in the Chimpanzee Forest. There will be something for zoo visitors of all ages; captivating and informational posters, activities and games for children, as well as several animal training sessions. These training demonstrations highlight the keepers work with the animals on medical and other basic husbandry behaviors, showing guests how they interact with the animals to take the best possible care of them. Guests will also be able to meet staff and volunteers who work with the amazing collection of primates housed at The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore including our troop of chimpanzees, the Coquerel’s sifaka, black-and-white colobus monkeys, red ruffed lemur, and other species as well.
Daily activities are as follows:
· 10:00am – 3:00pm Primate activities and displays in the Chimp Forest
· 11:00am – 11:30pm Lemur Training
· 1:00pm - 1:30pm Primate Trivia
· 2:30pm – 3:00pm Chimp Training
Primate Awareness Weekend activities are free with general admission to the Zoo.
The Zoo’s ever popular “Breakfast with the Animals” series is back this year featuring new breakfasts including “Breakfast with the Prairie Dogs” next to the newly opened Prairie Dog Town exhibit.
“Breakfast” guests are able to enter the Zoo at 8:00 am for an intimate early morning meal served al fresco along side of the stars of the animal series. Guests visit their favorite Zoo animals and hear from the keepers who care for them.
Upcoming “Breakfasts” are scheduled as follows:
· August 15 -- Breakfast at the Farm Yard
· September 12 -- Breakfast with the Prairie Dogs
· September 26 -- Breakfast with the Penguins
· October 10 -- Breakfast with the Chimps
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