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581							<p>BALTIMORE, MD – The Maryland Zoo has a fun-packed schedule of events with something for everyone this October. Guests of all ages can experience animals, learn about ...<a href="https://www.marylandzoo.org/news-and-updates/2026/09/october-events-for-kids-and-adults-at-maryland-zoo/"><i class="icon-zoo-right-arrow"></i></a></p>
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592							<h5><a href="https://www.marylandzoo.org/news-and-updates/2026/08/maryland-zoo-euthanizes-cheetah-after-long-illness-2/">Maryland Zoo Euthanizes Cheetah After Long Illness</a></h5>
593							<p>BALTIMORE, MD – The Maryland Zoo is saddened to announce the loss of its remaining male cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus), Davis, who was humanely euthanized due to complications from ...<a href="https://www.marylandzoo.org/news-and-updates/2026/08/maryland-zoo-euthanizes-cheetah-after-long-illness-2/"><i class="icon-zoo-right-arrow"></i></a></p>
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605							<p>BALTIMORE, MD – The Maryland Zoo today announced that it is transitioning to an all-male herd of African elephants (Loxodonta africana) with plans to add additional bulls in the ...<a href="https://www.marylandzoo.org/news-and-updates/2026/08/maryland-zoo-announces-changes-to-its-african-elephant-herd/"><i class="icon-zoo-right-arrow"></i></a></p>
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