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

1979

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

1. 1979 Marker [Front]

Inscription.
When disco was king…
…the Zoo broke ground for a new lion habitat, celebrated as an innovative "barless exhibit."

Designers of modern zoo habitats must consider how the space will meet the broad needs of the species as well as the particular needs of the individuals who live there. As animals age, for example, they may require modifications like ramps or softer flooring that allow them to enjoy their space safely and comfortably.

Erected 2026 by The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Architecture • Parks & Recreational Areas.

Location. 39° 19.496′ N, 76° 38.787′ 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: 1 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 Mid-Atlantic,

in the Chesapeake Bay Region,

and

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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: 1970 (here, next to this marker); 1980 / Association of Zoos & Aquariums (here, next to this marker); 1999 (here, next to this marker); 1967 (here, next to this marker); 1957 (a few steps from this marker); 2004 (a few steps from this marker); Elephant Walk (a few steps from this marker); Rise and Conquer (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baltimore.

Additional keywords. landscape architecture

1979 Marker [Back] image. Click for full size.

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

2. 1979 Marker [Back]

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

3. 1979 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 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 4, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.