Druid Hill Park in Baltimore, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Prioritizing Conservation
Historic Maryland Zoo
The Round Cage represents a chapter of Zoo history that is over. Instead of collecting animals, the Zoo now focuses on conserving species, excelling in animal care, and promoting respect for wildlife.
The Maryland Zoo is better positioned than ever to prioritize wildlife conservation because of its institutional expertise and strong partnerships across the globe. One of its longest-standing partnerships is with SANCCOB, the South African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds. In recent years, that partnership has become increasingly hands-on. Zoo staff have travelled to South Africa to assist in SANCCOB's phenomenally successful Chick Bolstering Project, which involves the annual rescue, rehabilitation, and release of hundreds of abandoned African penguin chicks and eggs. Already expert in penguin handling, Zoo staff have been able to jump right in to help tube-feed and medicate fragile and famished chicks, supervise swim time, prep and clean, and even assist in the release of several young penguins back to the ocean and to their wild population.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Entertainment • Environment • Science & Medicine.
Location. 39° 19.43′
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Regionally, this marker is in Central Maryland. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic and in the Chesapeake Bay Region. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies and also the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Advancing Education and Animal Welfare (here, next to this marker); State-of-the-Art in 1876 (here, next to this marker); Victorian Cages (a few steps from this marker); Before Lawnmowers (within shouting distance of this marker); The Crane Barn (within shouting distance of this marker); Sea Lions Came First (within shouting distance of this marker); Polar Bear Zoo (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Welcome Back to the Main Valley (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baltimore.
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Credits. This page was last revised on December 28, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 27, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 217 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 27, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
