Druid Hill Park in Baltimore, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
1876
As the United States celebrated its 100th anniversary…
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150 Years and Counting
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
1876
As the United States celebrated its 100th anniversary…
…the Maryland General Assembly issued a declaration to create a zoo in Druid Hill Park. The collection of animals, however, predated this official founding. In 1862, local citizens donated four swans to the park. By 1880, the collection had grown to nearly 300 animals.
150 Years and Counting
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
From rows of cages to immersive spaces for guests and Zoo residents alike, the Maryland Zoo continues to evolve. Through the support of guests like you, we are protecting species. Thank you for being on this journey with us.
Erected 2026 by The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1876.
Location. 39° 19.48′ N, 76° 38.798′ W. Marker is in Baltimore, Maryland. It is in Druid Hill Park. It is on Historic Main Valley south of Buffalo Yard Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1876 Mansion House Dr, Baltimore MD 21217, United States of
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Regionally, this marker is in Central Maryland. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic, in the Chesapeake Bay Region, and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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: 1925 (here, next to this marker); 1948 (a few steps from this marker); 1949 (a few steps from this marker); 1954 (a few steps from this marker); Rise and Conquer (a few steps from this marker); Maryland Building (within shouting distance of this marker); 1957 (within shouting distance of this marker); 1967 (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baltimore.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 4, 2026
2. 150 Years and Counting side of the marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 4, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 4, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
