Druid Hill Park in Baltimore, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

1957

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 4, 2026

1. 1957 Marker [Front]

Inscription.
As the Space Race began to heat up with the launch of Sputnik…
…Chimpanzee Betsy was becoming famous for her colorful fingerpaintings. Collectors of Betty's work would ultimately include filmmaker and Baltimore native John Waters.

Today, enriching the lives of Zoo residents takes many different forms beyond painting. Activities like training with caregivers, foraging, and interacting with other animals are all forms of enrichment that promote species-appropriate behaviors.

Erected 2026 by The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Arts, Letters, Music • Parks & Recreational Areas.

Location. 39° 19.492′ N, 76° 38.792′ 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 Historic Main Vly, Baltimore MD 21217, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Maryland.

It is also in the American

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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: 1967 (here, next to this marker); 1954 (here, next to this marker); 1970 (here, next to this marker); Rise and Conquer (here, next to this marker); 1979 (a few steps from this marker); 1949 (a few steps from this marker); 1980 / Association of Zoos & Aquariums (a few steps from this marker); 1948 (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baltimore.

1957 Marker [Back] image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 4, 2026

2. 1957 Marker [Back]

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 4, 2026

3. 1957 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 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 4, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.