The Giant Tree exhibit is currently closed for repairs. The Giant Tree slide is still accessible via the outside staircase. We appreciate your patience.
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Three cheers for tortoises. Dozer and the others are back on exhibit for the season. Know one of the differences between tortoises and turtles? Tortoises live on land and turtles live in water. 🐢 #tortoise #turtle #zoo #marylandzoo
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