in Baltimore

Master Plan 2022-2032

Maryland Zoo in Baltimore Planning Participants Table of Contents
Master Plan Report
August 2022 ZOO STAFF MASTER PLAN OVERVIEW...............................................2-11
Jane Ballentine – Senior Director, Communications Mission................................................................................................2
Kevin Barrett – Curator of Reptiles and Amphibians Vision...................................................................................................2
Ellen Bronson – Senior Director, Animal Health, Conservation & Research Introduction.........................................................................................2
Shannon Brown – Senior Director, Business Development Planning Process................................................................................2
Phill Carr – Director, Security Keys to Successful Master Plan Implementation..............................3
Eve Devine – Vice President, Human Resources Maryland Zoo in Baltimore: Recent Chronology & Momentum........4
Kirby Fowler – President & Chief Executive Officer Drivers.................................................................................................5
Erin Grimm – Curator of Mammals Steps to Achieve - Animals................................................................6
Hailey Hays – Senior Director, Marketing & Creative Services Steps to Achieve - People..................................................................7
Diane Hutchins – Vice President, Government Relations Steps to Achieve - Places..................................................................8
Dana Kirn – Senior Director, Sales & Revenue Overall Illustrative Master Plan .........................................................9
Jennifer Kottyan – Curator of Birds Proposed Land Use - Zoo ................................................................10
Kerrie Kovaleski – VP, Education, Interpretation & Volunteers Programs New Habitats and Animal Species ...................................................11
Karl Kranz – Chief Operating Officer & Executive Vice President
Sandra McAllister – Director, Visitor Service MASTER PLAN PROJECTS.............................................13-31
Michael McClure – General Curator / Elephant Manager Master Plan Priority Projects............................................................13
Doug Richter – General Manager SSA Main Valley Conceptual Diagram.......................................................14
Margaret Rose-Innes – Assistant General Curator Front Entry Zone & Gateway Building..............................................15
Gibbon Habitat & Entry Gateway Building........................................16
Illustrative Drawing: Gateway Building.............................................17
ZOO BOARD OF TRUSTEES Illustrative Drawing: Gibbon Habitat.................................................18
Michael Aldrich Anthony Jenkins Illustrative Drawing: Steller’s Sea Eagle Habitat ............................19
Christine Aspell Jill Kamenetz Event Node & “ The Americas”.......................................................20
Bradie Barr Jen Lowry Illustrative Drawing: Event Plaza......................................................21
Ben Birge Gabrielle Melka Lower Valley “The Americas”..........................................................22
Ed Brake Jason Miller Illustrative Drawing: Bear Habitat....................................................23
Daniel Burg Phil Nestico “The Americas”/Maryland Wilderness-Owl & Eagle Habitats..24-25
Matthew Calhoun Rodney Oddoye North Expansion Zone......................................................................26
Tess Casey Flanagan Eric Orlinsky African Journey & Zoo Central........................................................27
Chadfield Clapsaddle Scott Rifkin Staff Building Options.......................................................................28
Bill Cole Brad Rodier Staff Support Building and Events...................................................29
Rick Corcoran Doug Sawyer Waterfowl Lake Area - Overall Plan.................................................30
Greg Cross Jason St. John Waterfowl Lake Area - Enlarged Site Plan.......................................31
Ronald Curry Elana Thornton New Guest Parking...........................................................................32
Anne Donahue Bill Thrush Druid Lake Vision..............................................................................33
Herb Goldman Ann Tyler
Matthew Gorra Charlie Vieth IMPLEMENTATION........................................................35-38
Sarah Griswold-Johnson Hugh Warns Implementation Overview.................................................................35
Ingrid Harbaugh Jim Wilhelm Implementation Schedule............................................................36-38
Marta Harting Jim Witty
Stefánsson Design & Consulting (SDC) Christopher Holt Rob Zinkham APPENDIX....................................................................40-52
Jón Stefánsson, RLA, ASLA
Existing Site Plan..............................................................................40
John Collins
Relevant Strategies & Solutions (RS&S) SURVEY RESPONDENTS Existing Site Image...........................................................................41
Board of Trustees Existing Land Use.............................................................................42
Rick Biddle
Zoo Staff Existing Circulation...........................................................................43
Robinson Anderson Summers (RAS)
Zoo Volunteers Site Drainage.....................................................................................44
Geoff Anderson, RLA, ASLA
Pristine Forest...................................................................................45
Annalisa Vapaa
Existing Buildings........................................................................46-50
Karen Steenhoudt, RLA, ASLA
Modular Units.....................................................................................51
Completed Capital Projects...............................................................52

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Mission
To engage people in the wonders of the living world through personal The Master Plan is intended to be a “living” document.
encounters with animals, fostering empathy and lifelong support for It is a flexible guide that should be adapted to changing external and internal
conservation of wildlife and wild places. conditions, but the core values of the Master Plan will remain. The Master
Plan should be revisited in five to eight years and updated.

Vision Since 2008, the Zoo has followed an unofficial project implementation
schedule created by CLR design in November 2007. Based on the
Ten years from now, guests will be able to interact with animals immediately schedule, the Zoo has invested over $75 million on infrastructure, strategic
upon entry to the Zoo, from Schaefer Plaza through Main Valley, while services, and guest attractions that include projects such as:
enjoying new habitats with new species in an “Americas” zone and an
enhanced Maryland Wilderness. Guests of all abilities will be empowered to • Giraffe Feeding Station;
enjoy educational programs, habitats, and amenities of the Zoo through equal
access to opportunities. The Zoo’s attendance will increase significantly, with • Jones Falls Train Project;
Zoo’s financial health being driven more by performance than government
support. • Penguin Coast;

Animal care - from training to husbandry, from veterinary care to • African Barn and Sitatunga Habitat;
enrichment - will be superior, with every effort being made to promote an
animal’s choice and control over its environment. The Zoo’s international and • Africa – Elephants, Lions, and Giraffe;
local conservation efforts will grow into meaningful, holistic partnerships,
while the Zoo achieves important sustainability milestones to reduce its • Bobcat; and Old Elephant Building constructed in 1926. Proposed to be renovated.
adverse impacts on the planet. The greater public will be keenly aware of the
Zoo’s conservation work. • Leopard.

Employees of all backgrounds will feel welcome at the Zoo, as part of an As a result of these steady, ongoing improvements, the Zoo has experienced
increasingly diverse workforce. They will receive constructive feedback a steady attendance growth and recognition as a very family-friendly
on their performance and, when appropriate, opportunities for promotion destination for the citizens of the state of Maryland and beyond. The
or increased compensation for excellent performance. They will trust that growth, increased guest expectations, and the desire by the Zoo to improve
management will act with fairness and equity as guiding principles. the overall guest experience and to continue to grow attendance make the
Master Plan a very valuable tool to guide any future major decisions.
Introduction
In 2020, The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore (MZB) commissioned Stefansson Planning Process
Design & Consulting (SDC) and Relevant Strategies & Solutions (RS&S)
to develop a ten-year Master Plan for the Zoo. This will be the first Master Stefansson Design & Consulting (SDC) worked collaboratively with the
Plan that MZB has had in over twenty years and is an extremely important Zoo’s Senior Staff, Board Members, SSA Group, and various members of
reference for the Zoo to guide the institution over the next decade. The the Zoo staff to gain a holistic understanding of the Zoo.
Master Plan will:
Between November 2020 and May 2021, the master planning team met
• Help define and shape the vision of the Zoo; several times in person and using Zoom for one-day meetings, usually
followed up by a Zoom call a day or two later to summarize the key
• Sort and evaluate internal and external needs of the Zoo; accomplishments and discuss next steps and the direction of the Master
Plan.
• Test a balanced project implementation strategy;
SDC shared design concepts and analysis based on the stated key plan Round Cage to be restored and used for historical purposes.
• Seek input from groups and individuals connected to the Zoo; and drivers, information gathered in several surveys conducted by the Zoo, and
discussions with Zoo staff as part of the interactive process by which the
• Comply with latest AZA accreditation standards. Master Plan was developed and refined. The Master Plan is the culmination
of the planning process and is intended to establish a clear vision for the
Zoo and guide its future growth and development.

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Keys to Successful Master Plan Implementation
This Master Plan is intended to be a Road Map for the next ten years for the arrangement between these three key stakeholders, and they will be in The goal is to create excitement every year with a new attraction to
Maryland Zoo in Baltimore. Below are critical steps or recommendations agreement regarding future financial and operational needs of the Zoo. market. It can be a traveling exhibit, a renovation of an existing facility,
that the Zoo and the Zoo Board must take in order to be successful in or a brand-new large addition to the Zoo or some combination of these.
implementing the projects and other changes outlined in this Master Plan • Project Funding & Marketing
Report. Over the past ten years, the Zoo has funded over seventy projects By following the steps outlined in this Master Plan, the Zoo will be
throughout the Zoo that vary in size, scope, duration, and complexity. positioned to successfully plan for and implement the projects outlined
• Momentum Project costs range from $500,000 to over $16,000,000, usually state in this Report. This will continue the strong growth that the Zoo has
Starting in 2008, the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore began to follow a project funding for the smaller projects and both state and private dollars had over the past ten years and will bring back areas of the Zoo that
implementation schedule that identified projects throughout the Zoo and for the larger projects. The goal is to continue with this model for the have been closed to the public for over twenty years. The overall visitor
sequencing of the projects. In addition to new construction projects, projects proposed in this Plan. A test implementation schedule has been experience will be greatly enhanced, and age groups currently not drawn
leadership and staff took a more ambitious goal to completely change the created with a variety of project types for both fundraising and marketing to the Zoo will find activities suitable for their interests.
image of the Zoo. This work has resulted in the Zoo being recognized purposes in mind.
among peers as a rising institution in the field of conservation and
education. Guest attendance has grown, more programs and activities Woodberry Hampden
are being offered, and more improvements are being planned and
implemented.

• Maryland Zoo in Baltimore Vision

The Zoo needs to update the Vision of the Zoo to effectively tell the
story to the Zoo guests and the greater population. The “story” needs to
be embedded within the larger vision of the entire Druid Hill Park and
adjacent communities. The Druid Hill Park is constantly changing, and Maryland Zoo
the Zoo should be one of the key players driving those changes. 135 acres

• Community Engagement
The Master Plan Report will give the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore a tool to
share the future vision of the Zoo both internally with staff and externally
with community groups and Zoo supporters.

The Report will allow the Zoo staff to be able to see the ambitious and
exciting plans that the Zoo leadership has for various small and large
projects that will have a lasting impact on the overall operations of
the Zoo. Overall timelines for specific areas have been established so
projects can be coordinated among various departments, and exciting
new openings are planned into the future for the Zoo visitors. Druid Hill Park
745 acres
Externally, this Report provides the Zoo with a platform to effectively
communicate to various groups the broad vision of the Zoo or to focus on
specific priority projects. The Zoo can share its vision with the state, city,
Baltimore County, community leaders, the public, and potential donors to
test both their reaction to the plan and, subsequently, their willingness to
support the plan in a philanthropic way. By doing this, the Zoo can reach
a larger group of philanthropic individuals or groups to support future
Mondawmin
projects at the Zoo.
KEY
• Collaboration DRUID HILL PARK BOUNDARY
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is located in Druid Hill Park and is owned N
ZOO BOUNDARY
by the City of Baltimore and leased to the State of Maryland. The Zoo is
operated by the Maryland Zoological Society under a lease agreement Reservoir Hill
with the state. The assumption is that this will continue to be the
Druid Hill Park and surrounding area

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Maryland Zoo in Baltimore: Recent Chronology & Momentum
August 2022

Africa
Elephants, Giraffes &
Lions (2019) Master Plan 2022-2032
in Baltimore

Giraffe Feeding Station Penguin Coast (2015) Hospital Quarantine Master Plan
(2008) AZA Award Winner Facility (2017)

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 ‘23

Pizza Depot Leopard

500 000 (2015) Habitat
(2020)
Jones Falls Africa Barn & Colobus
Train Project Sitatunga Habitat Trail
(2010) (2013) (2019)
450 000
Prairie Dog
Habitat
(2012) Main Valley
Re-Opening
400 000 River Otter
African Aviary Bobcat Habitat Habitat
(2011) (2017) (2021)
Grain Barn
(2016)
350 000
Bird Mews
(2015)

Marsh Aviary
300 000 (2015)

250 000 Covid-19

(2020-2022)

Attendance 330,681 340,429 409,843 424,846 426,534 505,723 252,069 TARGET

GROWTH

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Drivers
The Master Plan focuses on three main categories of opportunities and
overall short-term and long-term improvements: Animals, People, and
Places. The Master Plan and Themes were then developed to support and
strengthen the main categories. The key projects proposed in the Master
Plan all relate back to the three categories and will have a major lasting
impact on the direction and appearance of the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore.

Animals: Care & Conservation People: Talent & Engagement Places: Habitat & Facilities
Constantly improve animal welfare Attract and retain extraordinary employees Repurpose the original zones of the Zoo, to bring
the animal experiences closer to guest arrival

Dramatically expand conservation programs and Support volunteers and leverage their skills Add new habitats in Maryland Wilderness
incorporate into every aspect of the Zoo

Expand research capabilities and increase advocacy Significantly expand audience and increase visitation Add new amenities in African Journey
efforts for mission-central issues

Create a Zoo that is accessible to all Create other “reasons to stay”

Develop a diverse and involved Board of Trustees Expand and improve food, beverage, and retail
offerings
Diversify funding stream

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Steps to Achieve - Animals
Care & Conservation

Drivers Steps to Achieve

Constantly improve animal welfare • Create ‘The Americas Zone’ to:
- Provide habitats that improve welfare for existing animals, such as expansion of Bear and Owl & Eagle Habitats
- Incorporate more animals suited to North American climate, such as wolverines, red wolves, and Steller’s Sea Eagle
• Construct Gateway Building near Front Gate
- Provide indoor/outdoor habitats for reptiles and amphibians
- Highlight Panamanian Golden Frog work
- Acquire new species such as Asian Water Monitor and Gila Monster
• Expand operating hours, so animals have more time to be outdoors and to work with keepers
• Build new refrigerated storage for Commissary as the Zoo increases numbers and types of species

Dramatically expand conservation • Increase funding and/or create endowment for conservation programs
programs and incorporate into every • Assume more leadership roles in international conservation initiatives
aspect of the Zoo - Donate funds as well as expertise
- Lead projects in Botswana and elsewhere to improve conditions of African elephants and reduce elephant-human
conflict
- Expand support for El Valle Center and work to reintroduce Panamanian Golden Frogs into the wild
• Provide more assistance and lend expertise to local conservation projects and partners
• Amplify conservation themes in all marketing, signage, and messaging
- Install “call to action” messaging throughout Zoo, especially near exit
- Develop interactive mechanism for public to donate and to designate uses of their donations
- Integrate conservation and other mission goals into public events and fundraisers
• Generate more food for animals on campus and eliminate food waste
- Build a greenhouse
- Increase composting efforts, including potential construction of composting facility
• Create and implement a sustainability plan
- Replace diesel shuttles with electric shuttles
- Reduce waste in terms of power and water usage
- Promote “reduce” and “reuse” over “recycle” until global recycling efforts improve
- Work with SSA, the Zoo’s food and retail provider, to achieve sustainability goals

Expand research capabilities and • Attract more funding for research

increase advocacy efforts for • Allocate time for employees to conduct research
mission-central issues • Advocate for broadly-accepted efforts to combat climate change, to improve animal welfare, and to promote sustainable
living

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Steps to Achieve - People
Talent & Engagement

Drivers Steps to Achieve

Attract and retain extraordinary • Work proactively to diversify workforce
employees - Hire director of DEAI initiatives
- Establish trust at all levels
- Build pipeline of diverse candidates by developing internships directed at minority and local students
• Constantly assess compensation levels and, when warranted, increase compensation
- Implement performance evaluations
- Adopt cost-of-living increases, honoring longevity of service
• Construct new offices to replace existing trailer park

Support volunteers and leverage • Improve integration of volunteers into work of Zoo, taking advantage of their skill sets and experience
their skills • Diversify volunteer base
• Regularly acknowledge contributions of volunteers

Significantly expand audience & • Extend operating hours

increase visitation • Expand reach of marketing campaign
- Geographically, from Southern Pennsylvania to DC suburbs
- Demographically, appealing to artists, single people, and those without children
• Improve technology to enhance guest experience
- Provide videos or virtual reality experience at exhibits to show “behind the scenes” activity
• Collect data to better understand the current audience and strategies for expanding audience

Create a Zoo that is accessible to all • Increase connections with immediate communities
- Create affordable options to attract lower-income residents of adjacent neighborhoods
- Investigate feasibility of transit connection to Charm City Circulator
• Operate electric fleet of shuttles on Buffalo Yard Road, assisting with mobility needs
• Open second entrance for pedestrians, cyclists, and car-sharing on Mansion House Drive
• Create habitats and messaging that all can understand and enjoy
- Expand Spanish-speaking messaging
- Increase use of sign language in programming
• Eliminate the steep grade in the Main Valley
• Construct an improved and inclusive playground

Develop a diverse and involved • Diversify Board of Trustees to better reflect Baltimore and Maryland
Board of Trustees • Leverage the skills and resources of Trustees

Diversify funding streams • Continue to increase percentage of funding generated from performance of the Zoo and private funders
• At the same time, maintain or increase current levels of government financial support

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Steps to Achieve - Places
Habitats & Facilities

Drivers Steps to Achieve

Repurpose the original zones of the • Re-activate Main Valley
Zoo, to bring the animal experiences - Demolish certain old cages while retaining some for historical purposes, such as Round Cage
closer to guest arrival - Construct an island habitat for gibbons at the top of Main Valley
- Construct a new Raptor Habitat north of Round Stand, highlighting Steller’s Sea Eagle
a. Create animal experiences to - Convert historic Elephant House to multi-purpose venue with focus on educational activities
connect Front Gate to Zoo Central - Renovate historic Roundhouse and convert to Zoo history center and café
b. Improve circulation linkages and • Construct Gateway Building near Front Gate
accessibility - Provide indoor/outdoor habitats for reptiles and amphibians
- Construct kitchen to support events in Waterfowl Lake
• Open up Boat Lake walkway to public and develop plan for future use of the water for boating activities

Add new habitats in Maryland • Construct habitats for snowy owl and bald eagle, north of bat cave
Wilderness • Create Red Wolf Habitat, north of Tree Slide

Add new amenities in African • Construct elevated deck for events as part of new office building, with views of Elephant, Lion, and Giraffe Habitats
Journey • Redesign and relocate pathways around Lemur Lane/Chimp Trail and Sitatunga yard, to allow for better guest
experience
• Design new habitat between Chimp Forest and Sitatunga yard, potentially for relocation of okapi

Create other “reasons to stay” • Create zip line/rope course experience

• Construct accessible playground and interactive water feature
• Develop “Safari Camp” for overnight educational activities
• Provide seasonal, rotating attractions (e.g., animatronic dinosaurs, video projections, 4D experiences, Lego animals,
Chinese lanterns)

Expand and improve food, beverage, • Diversify food offerings and promote local restaurants
and retail offerings • Support conservation-themed retail products
• Construct indoor dining area
• Expand menu and offerings at Oasis venue; renovate for year-round operations

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Overall Illustrative Master Plan
Horticulture
NORTH EXPANSION ZONE

Predator
Exhibit

Train
Rope Tree Shed
Course Eagle and Slide FARM
Option II Owl Exhibit
YARD Train
Station

Parkdale
MARYLAND Avenue
WILDERNESS Sitatunga
Zoo
Operations ZOO Boardwalk
CENTRAL
Hospital

Penguin
Coast Primate
Predator Trail
Exhibit Chimpanzee
Forest
Rope
Course Northern Mixed AFRICAN
Option I AMERICAS Passage Hoofstock JOURNEY Lion
KEY
Mixed
Oasis
Giraffe Hoofstock
VISITOR AMENITIES Education Office/
and
Events Multi-Purpose
HOLDING BUILDING Facility
Guest Parking Elephant
Flex Habitat
ZOO SUPPORT MAIN
VALLEY
GUEST VIEWING / Mansion
SHELTER Animal House
Exhibit
Druid Hill Park
ANIMAL HABITAT
Interactive
Playground ZOO
OPERATIONS
OFF-EXHIBIT YARD Hay
SCHAEFER Barn
Gateway
PLAZA Building
POOLS / STREAMS

OVERHEAD TRAIL
Be
nc Splash
h Zone
BUFFER VEGETATION W
oo Camp
d
Dr
DENSE VEGETATION ive WATERFOWL
LAKE Event Lawn
New Guest
BRIDGE Parking

PARKING / SERVICE LEGEND

Visitor Amenities Overhead Trail 1 Acre
43,560 SF
Holding Building Buffer Vegetation
GUEST PATH Mansion House Driv
e Zoo Support Dense Vegetation
Guest Viewing/Shelter Pools and Stream
Animal Exhibit Bridge
PROPERTY FENCE SCALE: 1” = 300’- 0” SCALE: 1” = 100’- 0”
N
Off-Exhibit Yard Parking and Service

NORTH
0’ 50’ 100’ 200’ 300’

Property Fence
0’ 150’ 300’ 600’

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Proposed Land Use - Zoo KEY

Animal Habitats Zones

North Expansion
• The largest area still undeveloped and relatively flat with easy access
and some adjacent infrastructure. This area is currently known
as Siberia.
• For short-term use, the Zoo can use this area for a browse garden,
nursery, or adventure zone for zoo camps.
• Some smaller projects and infrastructure upgrades should be scheduled
to keep this zone up to date.
African Journey
• The most complete zone at the Zoo that has seen numerous upgrades
over the past ten years.
• Future needs include a staff/rental building.
• Future expansion can include a new guest loop around the train
turnaround circle and repositioned Sitatunga Boardwalk
• Other infill projects can include new Cheetah Habitat and primate
overhead trails and feeder habitats.
Americas
• The intent is to create a new zone that will include the existing
Northern Passage and the Maryland Wilderness. The zone will include
the northern section of The Main Valley.
• The concept is to add more cold-weather, hardy animals that can be
viewed by the guests year-round outdoors.
Entry Zone and Promenade
• The goal is to create an open and exciting entry that introduces
the guests to the Zoo immediately with a combination of activities
and animal habitats.
• The south end of the promenade is anchored by the new Zoo
Gateway Building and the old Elephant Holding Building at the
north.
Zoo Support
Guest Parking
Guest Support & Activity Zones • The guest parking is undersized and old. In late 2022, the Zoo
Activity Area will initiate construction to expand and improve guest parking.
• The Zoo is exploring ways to diversify to reach the teenager and • The parking is scheduled to remain in the same general area and
young adult demographic. The area west of the Main Valley is be surface parking only. Construction is scheduled to start on
being looked at for a Rope Course or a Tree-to-Tree course. Phase #1, November 2022 and completed by April 2023 based on
The intent is to work with an operator on a revenue-sharing basis. the anticipated schedule.
• An inclusive playground could be constructed in place of the
non-accessible playground. Animal Hospital & Mews - Administration Buildings - Staff and
Zoo Central Support Facilities
• This area represents the geographic center of the Zoo and the • The intent is not to change the general organization of these three
intent is to strengthen this area as the heart of the Zoo. Zoo support functions.
• The main Zoo loops should continue to begin and end here, and • The areas have been upgraded over the past ten years, but the
food and other guest amenities should be expanded such as greatest need is to improve animal staff facilities.
indoor dining and a guest plaza with animal viewing. SCALE: 1” = 360’- 0” N • A goal is to construct one or more new office facilities to eliminate
all of the current trailers located south of the Elephant Habitat and
0’ 180’ 360’ 720’
west of the elephant barn.

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New Habitats and Animal Species
Years one to two

Years two to six

Years six to ten

Red Wolf - Years two to six

Eagle - Years one to two

Okapi - Years six to ten

Snowy Owl - Years one to two

Porcupine - Years one to two

Wolverine - Years two to six

Steller’s Sea Eagle - Years two to six

Gibbon - Years two to six

Panamanian Golden Frog Gila Monster Asian Water Monitor - Years six to ten Giant Elephant Shrew - Years two to six Naked Mole-rat - Years two to six

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Master Plan Projects
Master Plan Priority Projects
North Expansion Zone
Page 26

Owl & Eagle Habitat

Pages 24-25

African Journey &

Zoo Central
Page 27

Event Node &

The Americas
Pages 20-23

African Journey &

Staff Service Zone
Page 28
Front Entry Zone &
Gateway Building
Pages 15-19

African Journey &

Staff Service Zone
Page 28

Waterfowl Lake Area

Pages 30-31

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Main Valley Conceptual Diagram
Tram
Stop Guest
Hub

Animal
Holding Naturalist
Lodge
+ 271.5

Animal
Attraction
Animal
Attraction Animal
Attraction

Animal
Attraction

Animal
Attraction

The Main Valley had been closed to the public for over seventeen years.
New + 293.0 While open, the Main Valley connected the Main Zoo Entry and Schaefer
Guest Plaza to the core of the Zoo near Maryland Wilderness and Bear Watch.
Hub The master planning team has made re-opening the Main Valley one of its
key priority projects. This project will have a great impact on the overall
operations of the Zoo and will improve the overall guest experience. Some
of the main tasks and guest improvements include:

1. The use of the diesel tram in its current location has been eliminated. A
Animal smaller electric people mover has been installed and is operating on
Attraction Buffalo Yard Road.
Tram 2. In September 2021, Main Valley was re-opened as a history timeline,
Stop Animal Animal
shortening the walk for guests from Schaefer Plaza to Zoo Central. At
Attraction Attraction
present, no live animals are on exhibit in Main Valley.
Mansion 3. A new pedestrian path will be constructed from the northeast edge of the
Animal House Schaefer Plaza to the Penguin Cost viewing area.
Attraction 4. Along the path new animal habitats will be constructed and many
historical structures and buildings restored.
5. The “Old Elephant Building” anchors a new guest hub that is located
approximately half way between Schaefer Plaza and the Penguin Coast
Viewing area.

The Main Valley project can be a phased approach, but a large portion of the
+ 297.5 Animal projects needs to be completed in the first phase such as installing all new
Attraction underground infrastructure, constructing the new guest path, and opening
Entry Hub SCALE: 1” = 120’- 0” N
up some animal attractions or guest support spaces.

0’ 60’ 120’ 240’

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Front Entry Zone & Gateway Building
The Front Entry Zone will welcome guests into the Maryland Zoo in

rse
Baltimore with a wide open promenade with new activities and animal

Cou
habitats. No longer will the guests need to take the tram or walk the Buffalo Animal

e
Yard Road to the center of the Zoo. Holding

Rop
h to
Guests will first encounter two or more exterior animal habitats connected

Pat
to the new Gateway Building. The Gateway Building will have numerous ice
LSS
e rv
functions in addition to housing a collection of smaller animals such as S ne Steller’s Sea
amphibians and reptiles. The Gateway Building is also intended to be a Zo Eagle Habitat
year-round rental facility with an industrial-size kitchen to service events at Gibbon Bird
Waterfowl Lake. The building can have spaces for kids to stay overnight as Holding Habitat
View
part of Zoo’s educational programs and camps. Shelter

Along the north edge of the promenade, a Gibbon Habitat is planned. The Existing
Crane Barn
Gibbons will have access to four islands and will have to cross a secondary
guest walkway to get to the second animal zone. Following the new guest
path that curves around the east edge of the historic Crane Barn, the guests
will be able to view into a large open Bird Habitat. Prior to arriving at the Gibbon
guest hub, anchored by the Old Elephant House and the Round Stand, a Island
Steller’s Sea Eagle Habitat is located along the right side of the path. The
Steller’s Sea Eagles can be viewed from a View Shelter or through the
mesh barrier. Existing
Prairie Dog
Habitat Staff
Parking

To Main
Entrance
Service Zone

Existing
Schaefer

ive
Restrooms

se Dr
Gateway Building

n Hou
Pa
th

Mansio
to
Lak
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SCALE: 1” = 60’- 0” N
WATERFOWL LAKE 0’ 30’ 60’ 120’
ACTIVITY AREA

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Gibbon Habitat & Entry Gateway Building
After passing through the Schaefer Plaza, guests will see the new Gateway
Building on the right and the Gibbon Habitat on the left.

The Gibbon Habitat is intended to provide a habitat where animals can travel
overhead from an island to an island and guests can view them from the
main path and a smaller bypass path. Existing Mansion House

The Gateway Building and surroundings have exterior and interior animal
Path to Elephant
habitats, staff space and classroom functions. The location of the building
Event Building
makes it ideal for renting out to large and small groups.

Steller’s Sea
Eagle Habitat

Service Outdoor
Zone Event Area
View
Shelter

Bird
Habitat Crane
Holding Barn

Service Entry
Path to
Waterfowl Lake
Habitat
LSS Gibbon
Holding Gibbon
Habitat

Habitat

Prairie Dog
Habitat Existing
Schaefer
Guest Restrooms
Walkway

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Gateway Building

Outdoor Habitat Topped Outdoor

Habitat

Gateway Building
Main Entrance

Membership
Building

Guest
Viewing

Guest
Viewing

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Gibbon Habitat

Platforms and
Overhead Trail

Crane Barn

Mansion
House

Gibbon Holding

Gibbon Viewing

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Steller’s Sea Eagle Habitat

Mansion House Mesh Enclosure

Guest Viewing
Shelter with
“Nose to Nose”
Viewing

Guest Viewing
Area

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Event Node & “The Americas”
The old Elephant Building is located approximately at the mid-point of the Holding Path to
Main Valley. It is an historically designated building constructed in 1926 and Naturalist African Journey
has not been used for animal holding or open to the public for over twenty Lodge
years. The intent is to renovate the building and adjacent old Polar Bear
Predator
Habitat as an event and education space. The building and outdoor space Porcupine and
Habitat
can be open to the public during regular Zoo operating hours and rented Skunk Trail Penguin
out for various small to medium sized functions during the late afternoons Coast
and evenings. The old Elephant Building, the Round Stand, and adjacent old
animal habitats will create a compelling connection to the historical evolution
of the Zoo that not many Zoos can present to their visitors.
Animal
Most visitors will pass through this space two times as they start their day Habitat
heading towards the Northern Passage and Penguin Coast and, at the end of
the day, when they return back to Schaefer Plaza. Re-purposing the historic Guest Path
buildings and some of the old habitats is one of the key goals for bringing
back the Main Valley as the main visitor circulation option to enter the heart
of the Zoo. In September 2021, the visitor connection from Schaefer Plaza Bear Trail
to Zoo Central was re-established. Accordingly, the need for the Tram Loop
that runs past the Mansion House down to gate sixteen was eliminated. Bear Existing
The Zoo now provides some guest transportation with a smaller fleet of Watch Tundra
electric vehicles on Buffalo Yard Road from the area at gate two down to the Buggy
turnaround space above the sand filter by The Naturalist Lodge. Bear
Habitat

Existing Bear
Holding
Yard

Existing Expanded Bear

Event Maryland Holding Facility
Event Plaza Building
Space

Arboreal Chute and Demo Node Old

Elephant
Building Circulation
Pollinator Tower
Garden Events and
Education Hub

SCALE: 1” = 60’- 0” N
Staff
0’ 30’ 60’ 120’
Parking

Evening function New animal habitat

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Event Plaza

Old Elephant
Building

Old Grotto

Round Stand
Cafe

Events Plaza

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Lower Valley “The Americas”
Circulation Elephant
The lower portion of the Main Valley is the area north of the Old Elephant Tower House
Holding building. The building and the existing outdoor spaces create the
south edge of the site. The west edge is defined by a steep hill. The existing
Existing Outdoor
Northern Passage follows the east edge, and the existing guest path creates
Maryland Event Area
the northern boundary. To create a connected usable space for two to four
Building
animal habitats, the main guest circulation will flow through the Northern
Passage zone and connect to the central area of the Zoo by the Bait Shack
building. The new location will also allow the path to be graded at less
than five percent slope from start to finish. See also page 14 for the new
circulation spine from Schaefer Plaza to the Bait Shack.
Existing
A new Bear Habitat is proposed west of the existing Grizzly Habitat. The Tundra Buggy Habitat
new habitat is connected to the existing habitat with a ground trail that Grizzly Bear
follows the contour of the land and connects to the new habitat close to one Watch Area
of the new guest viewing areas. Across from the Bear Habitat on the hill, a
new animal habitat is proposed, and north of the main path a new Wolverine
Grizzly Bear Trail
Habitat would complete the new habitat sequence. The goal is to create a
layered habitat arrangement with various guest viewing opportunities. The
animals proposed for the habitats can stay outdoors during the winter and
can therefore be viewed by the guests year-round. Porcupine & Skunk
Feeding Habitat

Porcupine & Skunk Wolverine

Trail System Habitat
Animal
Habitat

Wolverine
Lodge

Guest Path to
Penguin & Africa
Service
Zone

Existing
Bog
New
Gue
st B
To Maryland oar
dwa Tram Road
Wilderness Aviary lk

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Bear Habitat

Maryland Building

Guest Viewing Shelter

with “Nose to Nose”
Viewing
Old Elephant
Building

Bear Barrier

Bear Habitat

Guest Viewing
Area

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“The Americas”/Maryland Wilderness - Owl & Eagle Habitats

Existing Cave Melanie’s

Garden
Eagle Habitat
1,730 SF

Snowy Owl Habitat

880 SF

Stationary
Bridge

Viewing
Viewing Rail Rail
Steel Cable
Steel Cable
Woven
Woven Mesh Steel
Steel Mast Eagle Perching
Eagle Perching

Mesh Mast Buffer

Buffer Planting

Planting

Snowy Owl
Snowy Owl Habitat
Exhibit Holding Building
Holding Building Eagle Habitat
Eagle Exhibit

Habitat Test Elevation

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Americas - Owl & Eagle Habitats
The Maryland Wilderness loop has several sections where new animal
appropriate habitats can be added to improve the overall visitor experience.
One of the proposed projects is the new Eagle and Owl Habitat, located
west of the Otter, Bobcat, and The Cave Habitat sequence. The two new
bird enclosures will replace two old and small enclosures constructed as
part of the Northern Passage. The two bird habitats and holding building will
be nestled into the hill to take full advantage of the landform and existing
vegetation. The visitors will view the habitats from a renovated path, parallel
to the creek.

Construction of any new habitats past The Cave will be costly since no
infrastructure exists in this area. A detailed inventory of existing, nearby
infrastructure will be required prior to constructing the new Eagle and Owl
Habitats or new habitats around and past the Big Tree Slide.

WovenWoven
Mesh Mesh
Enclosure
Enclosure
Eagle
Owl Eagle Eagle
Training
Owl Eagle
Holding Holding Training
Holding Holding

Snowy Owl Eagle

Snowy Owl Eagle
Habitat Habitat
Exhibit Exhibit

Keeper
KeeperWork
Work
Space
Space

Background
Background
Guest PathPath
Guest Eagle Habitat
Eagle Habitat Planting
Planting

GuestPath
Guest Path

0’ 10’ 20’

Holding Building Plan Holding Building Elevation

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North Expansion Zone
Service Gate #28
Service Road

Stream Horticulture and

Service Zone

New Guest Loop

Horticulture Zone
Animal
Habitat
(Red Wolf)
Guest
Activity

Animal
Habitat
Red Wolf
Box Turtle
Habitat Guest Walk to
be Eliminated
Animal
Habitat

The North Expansion Zone, which includes the back portion of Maryland Animal
Wilderness, is approximately 5 to 6 acres and is the northern most section Habitat Service Gate #27
of the Zoo. Currently, the area is not being used for animal habitats or other
guest attractions. The landform is generally gently rolling, except for the area
that was leveled for the old train turnaround loop.

There are numerous mature trees on the site that provide a “forest” feel and
comfortable shade in the summer. The area has no infrastructure therefore
any new development will require significant investment in storm, sewer, gas, Guest Bridge
Farm
electrical power and other facilities. Yard

To connect this zone to the existing path system, a new guest loop could
SCALE: 1” = 60’- 0” N
start by the Box Turtle Habitat and the loop could reconnect by the existing
Cow Barn. A short section would be eliminated to simplify the overall guest Tree and 0’ 30’ 60’ 120’
circulation. Slide

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African Journey & Zoo Central
Service Train Bridge
Zone
Bird
Holding
Animal O
verhead
Trail
New
Boa
Animal Whistle rdwalk
Habitat Stop Feeder
Habitat

Existing
Sitatunga
Habitat New Animal
Habitat
Guest
Plaza

Existing
Service
African Zone
Flamingos Barn

SCALE: 1” = 60’- 0” N

0’ 30’ 60’ 120’

Outdoor
Animal Dining The center of the Zoo is anchored by several guest amenities and the
Habitat Penguin Coast Habitat. The intent is to strengthen the heart of the Zoo by
Service Zone expanding the existing restaurant by providing indoor ordering and dining.

The carousel could be relocated and the space could be used for a larger
Expanded and more inviting outdoor guest plaza and dining with viewing into new
Whistle Stop
animal habitats. The carousel should be enclosed during the colder
Restaurant
seasons to increase the time in use. A small birthday pavilion can also be
Overhead Trail at Louisville Zoo
constructed adjacent to the carousel for rental purposes.

The African Journey is the largest and strongest habitat sequence at the
Zoo but can still be improved. The master planning team identified several
small to medium-sized projects including: relocating the Cheetah or Okapi
Habitats to the hill south of the train tracks, upgrading and improving guest
viewing into existing Chimpanzee Habitat, and building an overhead trail
y
lkwa Guest Plaza & system for the Chimpanzee to a feeder habitat; constructing a new Bird
Wa Animal Viewing holding building and modifying guest circulation around the Sitatunga
Habitat. The elevated guest walkway that splits the Sitatunga Habitat into
Existing two spaces will be removed and is replaced by an elevated walkway parallel
Bog to the train bridge taking advantage of the views to the south into the
Sitatunga Habitat.
Overhead View of Zoo Central Restaurant at Hogle Zoo

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Staff Building Options Test Locations
Site A is a relatively small parcel of land adjacent to the western edge of
the Elephant Habitat. It is accessible from a service road that follows the
southern edge of the Zoo. A building in this location will be visible to the
public from the main habitat path below the Giraffe Feeding Station. A
building on two levels was tested for this site. A natural drainage way cuts
through the middle of the site. This drainage way has been modified over
the years with various projects. East of the African Watering Hole holding
building is a constructed wetland that will impact how and if the site can be
developed.

Site B is located west of the existing Elephant Holding building and south
of the Keeper / HR trailer. This location is not accessible from guest paths
and a building in this location will be mostly hidden from guest view. A
building in this location can be accessed from the Mansion House Drive and
the Shop Road based on future design of the building and staff parking. A
section of the Zoo perimeter fence parallel to the Shop Road will need to be
modified to make this site an option. Based on existing grades in this area,
C a building on two levels will work very well. Shops and work spaces can be
located at the lower level and staff areas can be located at the upper level.

Test Options - Location

A By Flex Habitat
Site C is located northeast of the existing Hay Barn along Blacksmith
B By Parking and Staff Trailer
Road. This location is not accessible from guest paths and a building in this
C By Blacksmith Road location can not be seen from guest paths or viewing areas. This site is
located within the Pristine Forest zone. The site has been modified over the
years and has been used for Zoo storage. Based on existing grades in this
area, a building on two levels will work well similar to option B.

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Staff Support Building and Events
Several Zoo Support functions that include animal staff, human resources
Existing (HR), staff restrooms, and enrichment storage are currently in twelve old
Elephant trailers located on the south and west side of the Elephant Habitat and off-
Holding exhibit yard. The combined space is approximately 8,000sf. The intent is to
New eliminate all of the trailers over the next five to ten years.
Commissary
Building
Several locations were tested and three locations were selected by the team
to explore further. Each site has constraints that will need to be addressed
during future design phases.

Below is a test diagram developed for Option A. This is a building with split
functions on two levels located along the west edge of the main Elephant
Habitat. The lower level is dedicated to animal staff while the upper level
can be used as meeting and event space overlooking the Elephant Habitat.
The building, as shown, is around 10,000sf with some staff parking behind
the building. Also proposed is an additional commissary building with
increased refrigeration capacity.
Service
Gate #16

Staff
Parking Staff
Parking
oad
ice R
Serv
Storage
Area

Giraffe
Habitat
Path to
Giraffe
Feeding
Staff
Parking

New Staff
Events
Building
Entry to Building
Existing and Viewing Deck
Flex Flex Habitat
Habitat Guest
Se
rvi

SCALE: 1” = 60’- 0” N Path

ce
Ro

0’ 30’ 60’ 120’

da

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Waterfowl Lake Area - Overall Plan

Smaller Functions Zone

Gate #7

Waterfowl Pavilion at elevation 306.60’ Waterfowl Pavilion Gate #6

Mansion House Dr
ive
Splash Zone
Safari Camp
Zone

Large Events Zone

Edmond’s Well from 1865

Smaller
Functions
Zone
Crise Fountain

Lakeside Pavilion Gate #5

Lakeside Pavilion
Smaller
Waterfowl Lake Functions
Zone

SCALE: 1” = 120’- 0” N

0’ 60’ 120’ 240’

Crise Fountain

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Waterfowl Lake Area - Enlarged Site Plan

Splash
Zone

ADA Guest
Parking

Safari Camp Safari Camp Structure - Tents on wood platforms Safari Camp - Fabric tent with rain screen Splash Zone

New Guest
Walkway

Event Space
Safari Camp Crise Fountain

Plaza
+ 274

Be
ec
h
Wo
od Lakeside
Dr
ive Pavilion

New Guest
Walkway

Waterfowl Lake
+ 264.80

SCALE: 1” = 60’- 0” N

0’ 30’ 60’ 120’

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New Guest Parking
In the spring of 2023, the Zoo will embark on a multi-million-dollar
reconstruction of its parking lots, replacing impervious surfaces with a
combination of functional parking spaces and a cutting-edge stormwater
management system. This project is being funded by the generous support
of the State of Maryland.

Parking Lots A and B are being renovated under this project. These lots
were constructed with a paver surface that was considered progressive
and environmentally-advanced at the time that it was installed in the 1970s.
Over the years, unfortunately, the lots have become an impervious surface,
with rainwater running off the parking lots and causing damage to adjacent
parkland. Due to potholes and ruts, the surface has become challenging
upon which to walk, drive, or push a stroller or wheelchair.

Using the latest engineering innovations, the new parking lots will be
seamlessly integrated into a brand-new stormwater management system,
improving the quality and providing better control of the stormwater that
flows into The Jones Falls. Beyond the environmental benefits of the project,
the new parking lots will greatly enhance the first and last impressions of
Zoo visitors, with better surface conditions for both parking and walking.

Council Grove Pavilion Parking Lot C Beechwood Drive Existing Main Guest Parking Lot

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Druid Lake Vision
Baltimore City is in the final stages of installing two tanks for storage of
drinking water under the western third of Druid Lake. After installation, the
land above the tanks is envisioned to become new park space, including a
new band shell. The City plans to convert the remaining eastern part of the
reservoir into a publicly accessible lake.

The City’s Recreation & Parks Department has embarked upon a design
process for this additional park and amenity space. The goals are to: (1)
deliver a vision worthy of the nation’s great public parks; (2) proactively
engage in community programming; (3) reinvent the reservoir as an
ecological, interconnected, recreational lake; and (4) deliver restorative
justice through creation of an accessible park. It is hoped that Phase One
of the project will be delivered in Fiscal Year 2023. The Zoo will work
closely with the City to connect to these important park improvements and
complement the efforts to reinvigorate this extraordinary park.

Credit (June 2021): Baltimore City Recreation & Parks, Unknown Studio,
Assedo Consulting, Biohabitats, Toole Design, MK Consulting Engineers

Druid Lake Today

Programming for Active Recreation

Swimming Concept Druid Lake Concept

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Implementation
Implementation Overview

Year Implementation
Scheduled 7
Animals
49 38 4
1 Renovate Crane Barn Years one to two
3 Renovate & Paint Chimp Forest Years one to two
57
4 Design & Renovate Lower Barn Years one to two
5 Create Northern Passage Years one to two
6 Construct Porcupine Trail Years one to two
7 Construct Eagle/Owl Habitat Years one to two
55 3
8 Construct Red Wolves Habitat Years three to six 42 6
49
9 Construct Gibbon/Raptor Years three to six
5 41
38 Renovate/Expand Cave Years three to six
41 Add Giraffe House Island Habitat Years three to six 20
42 Construct Wolverine & Expanded Bear Habitats Years three to six 29
62 Construct Gateway Building Years seven to ten 33
30 31

People 9 1
50
20 Construct Office Building Years one to two
49 Construct Rope Course (2 options) Years three to six
51 Add second Guest Entrance Years three to six 62
50 Construct Splash Zone Years seven to ten
51
Places
67 32
29 Activate Elephant House Years one to two 33
30 Demolish Obsolete Cages Years one to two
31 Renovate Round Stand Years one to two
32 Clean up Waterfowl Lake Pathways Years one to two
33 Renovate Parking Lots Years one to two
55 Construct “The Americas” Years three to six
57 Construct new Sitatunga Boardwalk Years three to six
67 Construct Safari Camp Years seven to ten

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Implementation Schedule

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Implementation Schedule

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Implementation Schedule

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032

• Crane Barn • Porcupine • Elephant House • Parking Lot • The Americas • Second • Habitat/Chimp • Gateway • Boat Lake
Trail Renovations Entrance Forest Building
• Sustainability Plan • Round Stand • Wolverine/
• Eagle/Owl • Gibbon/Raptor Expanded Bear • Sitatunga • Reptiles/
• Dinosaurs • Winterize Oasis Boardwalk Amphibians
• Video Exhibit • Red Wolves • Composting
• DEAI Hiring Signage Facility • Commissary • Splash Zone
• Island - Giraffe Storage
• Performance • Demolish Cages Building • Rope Course • Safari Camp
Metrics
• Maryland • New Office
Wilderness Sewer • Greenhouse
Building

• Seniority
Recognition

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Appendix
Existing Site Plan

N
NTS

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Existing Site Image

Train Station

Animal Medical Building

Old Elephant House

Blue Storage

Mansion House

Wild Things Druid Hill Park

Gift Shop

Guest
Parking

N
NTS

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Existing Land Use

Existing zoo (Green ma)

N
NTS

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Existing Circulation GATE #
1
GATE NAME
Vet Hospital Gate
2 Eagle Gate
3 Comfort Station Vehicle Gate
4 Boat Lake Entrance Gate
5 Lake Side Lower Gate
6 Lake Side Gate
7 Waterfowl Gate
8 Swing Gate
9 Pedestrian Gate
9A BGE Transformer

Existing zoo (Green ma)

23A

N
NTS

GATE # GATE NAME GATE # GATE NAME

10 Mansion House Steps Slide 20 Penguin Education Gate
11 Mansion House Pedestrian Gate 21 Elephant Gate
12 Development Gate 22 Hay Building Gate
13 Finance Pedestrian Gate 23 Maintenance Gate
14 Maryland Building Park Lot Gate 23A No Name
15 Education Gate 24 Blacksmith Gate
16 Polar Bear Gate 25 Giraffe/Clipper Esplanade Gate
17 Rhino Gate 26 Siberia/Train Station Vehicle Gate
18 Antelope Slide Gate 27 Siberia/Trash Dumpster Gate
19 African Watering Hole Gate 28 Maryland Wilderness/Parkdale Road Gate

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Site Drainage

Existing zoo (Green ma)

N
NTS

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Pristine Forest

-45- Master Plan Report | August 2022

 Building Inventory
H29
U17

H6
S9 H7
S10
U36
H5 H8 H11
S11 H9

H10 S12
S8
U10 H4 S15 S13
U9
H12
U2 H32
U8
S14
U1 H3 S16
H22
H13
V2
U3 U7 S18
S17 H14 H23 S19
S7 H30 H24
U5 H16 S20
H2 V4 H27
U6 U16
U4 U15 H15 H25 S22
V5 H26
S24 U14

E12 S21
Existing zoo (Green ma) E10 H18 S24
E13 H17 V6
E15
E11 H19 S23
U13 V3
U33 E8 H20 E15
E6 E9 E14
U34 E4 E7 H21
U32 E5 U33
E2
E3 U18 U19 U20 U21
H1 U12
E1 U22 U34
H28 U32
U31 U11
U30
29 V1
U23
S4 U25 U31
S2 U24 U30
U27 U29
S3
U26
U28
S1

S5

S6

N
NTS NTS

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NTS
GUEST SERVICES
C ONDITION RE MAIN /
# S TRUC TURE Y E AR BUILT TOTAL S F GE NE RAL C OMME NTS
GOOD / FAIR / P OOR RE P URP OS E / DE MO
S1 Council Grove Pavilion 1864 2,110 Fair Remain Renovation 1970 and 2014
S2 Ticket Booths 1992 1,300 Fair Remain
S3 Wild Things Gift Shop 1992 2,400 Good Remain Renovation 2019
S4 Schaefer Plaza Restrooms 1930 2,830 Good Remain
S5 Waterfowl Pavilion 1908 2,830 Good Remain
S6 Lakeside Pavilion 1876 2,830 Good Remain
S7 Naturalist Lodge 2012 Fair Remain Relocate when new exhibit is constructed
S8 Cave 1995 2,000 Fair Remain Explore complete renovations
S9 Tree & Slide 1995 2,500 Good Remain Major renovation 2020 to 2021
S10 Cow Barn 1950 Good Remain
S11 Donkey Barn 1995 Good Remain
S12 Train Station 2010 2,300 Good Remain
S13 Pizza Depot 2016 480 Good Remain Renovated 2020
S14 Whistle Stop 1950 7,200 Good Remain Renovated 2009
S15 Restrooms & Sidetrack Café 1950 1,740 Good Remain Renovated 2008
S16 Picnic Pavilion 1987 1,850 Good Remain Renovated 2008
S17 Bait Shack 2014 150 Good Remain
S18 Penguin Coast Interpretive Center 2014 2,950 Good Remain
S19 Chimpanzee Forest Public Area Good Remain Guest space only
S20 Chimpanzee Forest Restrooms 2002 572 Good Remain Renovated 2009
S21 Giraffe Feeding Station 2008 350 Good Remain
S22 Giraffe House 1965 2,000 Fair Remain Guest space only
S23 Oasis Restaurant 1980 625 Good Remain Renovated in 2012
S24 Oasis Restrooms 1980 625 Good Remain Renovated in 2012
GUEST VIEWING / SHELTER
C ONDITION RE MAIN /
# S TRUC TURE Y E AR BUILT TOTAL S F GE NE RAL C OMME NTS
GOOD / FAIR / P OOR RE P URP OS E / DE MO
V1 Shelter (Circle @ Membership) 2010 Fair Demo Shelter is not needed because tram has moved.
V2 Shelter Maryland Wilderness Boardwalk 1995 Fair
V3 Shelter (Mansion House Drive) 2010 Poor
V4 Shelter (at Penguin) 2014 Good
V5 Shelter (at African Journey) 1992 Fair
V6 Giraffe Habitat 2019 Good Remain

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ANIMAL HOLDING
C ONDITION RE MAIN /
# S TRUC TURE Y E AR BUILT TOTAL S F GE NE RAL C OMME NTS
GOOD / FAIR / P OOR RE P URP OS E / DE MO
H1 Crane Barn 1930 2,200 Fair Remain Roof fixed 2016. Renovation scheduled 2022
H2 Wading Bird Building 1960 1,200 Fair/Poor Remain
H3 Otter Bobcat Holding 1995 3,000 Good Remain Renovated in 2014 and 2021
H4 Lower Barn 1960 1,950 Fair Remain Renovations needed
H5 Goat Barn 1990 800 Fair Remain
H6 Cow Barn 1990 2,300 Good Remain
H7 Chicken Exhibit 1990 400 Poor Demo Replace with new
H8 Sheep / Pig Barn 1990 600 Fair Remain
H9 Donkey Barn 1990 1,600 Fair Remain
H10 Meeting Barn 1990 1,000 Good Remain Renovated in 2013
H11 Longhorn Barn 2014 432 Fair Remain
H12 Sitatunga Barn 1986 1,250 Poor Demo
H13 Flamingo Holding 2015 750 Good Remain
H14 Penguin Holding 2014 1,800 Good Remain
H15 Embassy Penguin 2014 300 Good Remain
H16 Arctic Fox Holding (Eagle Holding) 2003 180 Good Remain Renovated in 2017
H17 Grizzly Holding 2003 1,984 Fair Remain
H18 Rhino / Zebra Barn 1992 6,384 Good Remain Renovated in 2009. Roof replacement 2022
H19 African Watering Hole Bldg L.S.S. 1992 710 Good Remain LSS to be renovated
H20 Antelope Barn 1992 1,055 Good Remain Renovated 2009, 2019
H21 Warthog Barn 1992 726 Fair Remain
H22 African Barn 2013 4,595 Good Remain
H23 Leopard Holding 1995 500 Good Remain Complete renovation in 2020
H24 Cheetah Holding 1995 1,250 Fair Remain Renovated in 2010
H25 Chimpanzee Forest 1995 18,000 Good Remain Ongoing renovations - Animal space only
H26 Lion Holding 1980 1,200 Fair Remain Caging and staff area renovated in 2010
H27 Giraffe House 1965 7,850 Fair/Good Remain Animal space only
H28 Elephant Barn 1985 20,000 Good Remain Renovated and expanded in 2019
H29 Box Turtle 1985 1,000 Good Remain Renovated in 2018
H30 African Aviary 1980 10,000 Good Remain Renovated in 2016
H31 Reptile Holding (Side Track Basement) 1950 1,300 Fair Remain Renovated in 2022
H32 Maryland Wilderness Aviary 1985 12,000 Good Remain Reconstructed in 2014

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ZOO SUPPORT
C ONDITION RE MAIN /
# S TRUC TURE Y E AR BUILT TOTAL S F GE NE RAL C OMME NTS
GOOD / FAIR / P OOR RE P URP OS E / DE MO
U1 Animal Medical Building 1982 27,380 Good Remain Renovated in 2014
U2 Storage Container Veterinary storage
U3 Education Dept. Trailer Poor Demo
U4 Mew A 2015 350 Good Remain
U5 Mew B 2015 350 Good Remain
U6 Mew C 2015 350 Good Remain
U7 Bldg FFE 259.10 (Buffalo Yards) 1948 500 Poor Remain
U8 Bldg FFE 258.0 (Buffalo Yards) 1948 500 Poor Remain
U9 Bldg FFE 258.5 (Buffalo Yards) 1948 500 Poor Remain New roof
U10 Bldg FFE 267.15 (Buffalo Yards) 1948 500 Poor Remain Storage
U11 Membership Building 1950 200 Fair Remain
U12 Mansion House 1801 21000 Good Remain 1970 and 2016 renovations
U13 Maryland Building 1876 3,540 Good Remain
U14 LSS #1 2003 500 Fair Remain Needs a new roof
U15 Tundra Buggy 2003 450 Good/Fair Remain Renovated in 2012
U16 LSS #2 2003 400 Fair Remain Needs a new roof
U17 Storage Barn (by Chicken Exhibit) 1990 Fair Remain To be relocated
U18 Frog Trailer See page 51
U19 Polar Bear Trailer See page 51
U20 Restroom Trailer See page 51
U21 Keeper / HR Trailer See page 51
U22 Keeper Trailer See page 51
U23 Animal Storage Shed See page 51
U24 Enrichment Shed See page 51
U25 Records Trailer See page 51
U26 Animal Trailer See page 51
U27 Restroom Trailer See page 51
U28 Construction Trailer See page 51
U29 Storage See page 51
U30 Hay Barn 1994 6,000 Fair Remain
U31 Grain Barn 1921 2750 Good Remain Major renovation in 2017
U32 Block Garage and Greenhouse 2018 Good Remain
U33 Blue Storage Barn 1997 5,000 Fair Remain
U34 Maintenance and Commissary 1975 7,200 Good/Fair Remain Part of the building renovated in 2012
U35 Round Stand 1873

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BUILDINGS NOT IN USE
CONDITION RE MAIN /
# STRUCTURE YEAR BUILT TOTAL SF GENERAL COMMENTS
GOOD / FAIR / POOR RE P URP OS E / DE MO
E1 Bldg FFE 303.25
E2 Bldg FFE 303.18
E3 Bldg FFE 303.5
E4 Bldg FFE 304.5
E5 Bldg FFE 304.75
E6 Bldg FFE 304.60
E7 Bldg FFE 305.0
E8 Bldg FFE 307.5
E9 Bldg FFE 307.5
E10 Mammal House 1956 13,440 Poor Demo
E11 Pavilion FFE 297.10
E12 Bldg FFE 284.41
E13 Elephant Building 1926 6138 Exterior Good, Interior Fair Repurpose Roof work in 2020 and 2021
E14 Round Stand FFE 293.0 approx. 1876 1250 Fair Remain Exterior renovated 2021
E15 Blacksmith Shop 1866 Poor Needs to be renovated
E16 Octagonal Shelter 1892

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Modular Units

# STRUCTURE SIZE
1 Frog Trailer 12 'x 30' 360 sf
2 Polar Bear Trailer 12' x 60' 720 sf
3 Restroom Trailer 12' x 30' 360 sf
4 Keeper / HR Trailer 20' x 40' 800 sf
5 Keeper Trailer 12' x 30' 360 sf
6 Animal Storage Shed 12' x 30' 360 sf
7 Enrichment Shed 12' x 16' 192 sf 1
8 Records Trailer 12' x 30' 360 sf
2 3
9 Animal Trailer 40' x 60' 2400 sf
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10 Restroom Trailer 12' x 30' 360 sf
11 Construction Trailer 24' x 60' 1440 sf
12 Storage 8' x 16' 128 sf
13 Boyscouts Storage Shed 120 sf
To tal 7 ,960 sf

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Completed Capital Projects
In 2007 to 2008, the Giraffe Feeding station was designed and constructed
and started a phase of renovations and new construction projects at the
Maryland Zoo that has lasted close to 13 years.

Below is a list of key projects completed during this time period. (Projects
are not listed in a chronological order)

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