The Maryland Zoo

Large zoo set in a classic Victorian-era park. If you want to go on a weekend, purchase tickets in advance over the web to get the weekday rate; if purchasing tickets at the gate, you can save a buck by finding a Maryland Zoo flyer at the visitor's center that has a $1 off coupon.

• outdoors
• family

Address

Druid Hill Park

Getting there

From I-83, exit at Druid Park Lake Drive (exit 7)

Hours

Daily 10AM-4PM, closed January, February, Thanksgiving and Christmas

Price

Adults $11 weekdays and online ticketing, $15 weekends; discounted for seniors and children

Website

marylandzoo.org (opens in a new tab)