The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore

Written by Matt Rosenfeld
While not one of the most famous zoos in the country, the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, located in Druid Hill Park, is a pleasant zoo to experience.  The zoo size is pretty average sized compared to other zoos around the country, however, they have a few unique animal exhibits that are worth the trip here.

The polar bear exhibit is pretty neat, and allows you to go into a Tundra Buggy, which is what is used in Manitoba, Canada for tourists to experience polar bears in their natural habitat. At the zoo, it lets you get closer to the polar bears as it goes over the top of the exhibit. There are also lions, penguins, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes and much more to experience here.

For those staying in the Inner Harbor in Baltimore, a car (or taxi) would be needed to get here.  It is good for a 2-3 hour trip though, just for a basic walk through the zoo, stopping at most of the animals.