Druid Hill Park in Baltimore, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
1980
As compact discs (CDs) began appearing in record stores…
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Association of Zoos & Aquariums
1980
As compact dists (CDs) began appearing in record stores…
…the Zoo first received accreditation by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). The Zoo has continued to earn accreditation in every 5-year cycle since.
Association of Zoos & Aquariums
AZA accreditation is more than a measure of quality. Accredited zoos work together like nodes in a network, collaborating on projects to protect wildlife and to advance best practices for animal care.
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 1980.
Location. 39° 19.498′ 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 Safari Pl, 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 on the
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 1999 (here, next to this marker); 1979 (here, next to this marker); 1970 (here, next to this marker); 2004 (here, next to this marker); Elephant Walk (here, next to this marker); 1967 (a few steps from this marker); 2014 (a few steps from this marker); 1957 (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baltimore.
Additional keywords. accrediting bodies
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 4, 2026
2. Association of Zoos & Aquariums side of the marker
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 4, 2026
3. 1980 / Association of Zoos & Aquariums 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.
