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Downtown Scavenger Hunt: The Maryland Zoo Hunt

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Get ready for a Baltimore adventure like no other! Explore Charm City with an interactive zoo scavenger hunt through Downtown. Using your phone, embark on a family-friendly zoo tour packed with animal riddles, photo ops, and wild facts. Enjoy flexible fun, friendly competition, and unforgettable sightseeing as you journey from the Zoo Map Kiosk to

This scavenger hunt will help you explore Baltimore. This top rated Downtown Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 1.40 miles and has 10 stops.

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Activity Info: The Maryland Zoo Hunt

Baltimore is known as Charm City for good reason—between Inner Harbor views, Edgar Allan Poe tales, and crab feasts in Bmore, there is always something wild happening here. Start your journey at the Zoo Map Kiosk and let your app guide you through Northern Passage, Penguin Coast, Chimpanzee Forest, and more. Snap photos by the Elephant Overlook or see who can spot the tallest giraffe at the Giraffe Feeding Station! Locals will rediscover their city while visitors experience Baltimore's wildlife wonders in a fresh way—perfect for families or friends looking to learn and laugh together.

You can do our interactive scavenger hunt at any time.

Featured Locations On This Scavenger Hunt

Start at the Zoo Map Kiosk

Discover a hidden gem in Charm City where you can spot local art, learn quirky facts about Bmore, and snap photos with iconic landmarks. This outdoor activity is packed with fun missions and Baltimore trivia.

Northern Passage

Explore a spot near the Inner Harbor where history meets fun. Solve puzzles, uncover Baltimore's secrets, and enjoy an interactive map for your zoo scavenger hunt adventure. Local tip: Look for Edgar Allan Poe references.

Penguin Coast

Uncover historic buildings that shaped Bmore's story. Take part in puzzle-solving missions while learning about famous residents like Edgar Allan Poe. Insider tip: Check out unique brickwork patterns outside.

Chimpanzee Forest

Pause at Fell's Point for waterfront views and maritime trivia. Complete photo challenges by cobblestone streets that have seen centuries of city tours—local lore says pirates once roamed here!

Giraffe Feeding Station

Visit an attraction known for it's architecture and art displays. Enjoy lots of fun as you tackle missions and learn about Baltimore's creative side. Local trivia: Some murals here change every year!

Elephant Overlook

Step into the world of wildlife at a site close to the National Aquarium Baltimore. Discover animal-themed puzzles and conservation facts while enjoying an educational zoo walkthrough outdoors.

Lion Overlook

Marvel at Fort McHenry from outside while learning about it's role in inspiring the national anthem. Missions here blend history with fun—look for star-shaped features as you explore.

Rhino & Zebra Lookout

Stop by Maryland Science Center for science-themed puzzles under open skies. Experience hands-on learning with outdoor exhibits—did you know it was one of the first science centers in the country?

Farmyard Pond

Wander by Camden Yards for sports-inspired challenges and fun facts about Baltimore baseball legends. This location is a favorite among locals who love their O's!

The Goat Corral

Check out a landmark known for it's striking architecture—a favorite backdrop for photo challenges during your walking tour in Bmore. Fun fact: It's design was inspired by Chesapeake Bay waves.

How the Downtown Scavenger Hunt works

All you need is your phone and some free time—download our app to start exploring Baltimore's zoo on your own schedule! Solve clues, complete animal trivia challenges, snap creative photos, earn points and compete on the leaderboard as you discover penguins, chimps and more.

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More details

Activity Type: Anytime Scavenger Hunt

Starting Area: 1 Safari Pl, Baltimore, MD 21217, USA

Travel Method: Walking

Walking Distance: 1.4 Mi (2.26 KM)

Time:1.5 - 2 Hours

Skill Level:Friend & Family Fun

Extra Admissions: None


Custom Events For The Maryland Zoo Hunt

Bring your crew together for a Baltimore zooHunt—ideal for birthdays in Bmore or bachelorette adventures near Inner Harbor! Whether it is a weekend outing with friends or a wild date idea at Penguin Coast, teams can customize roles and pacing for nonstop laughs. Try unique team bonding at Giraffe Feeding Station or get competitive snapping wildlife selfies at Elephant Overlook. With flexible challenge types and custom options for every group size, this family-friendly zoo tour keeps everyone engaged!

Earn The Downtown Scavenger Hunt High Score

Ready to claim bragging rights? On your Downtown Scavenger Hunt in Baltimore's zoo district, each teammate gets interactive animal photo challenges—like capturing creative shots at Lion Overlook or answering wildlife trivia by Rhino & Zebra Lookout. Rack up points together as you explore spots like Farmyard Pond and The Goat Corral—then check if your squad tops Bmore's leaderboard!

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Max Power

Team: Max Power

Score: 2454
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For the Lolz

Team: For the Lolz

Score: 2351
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1st not Last

Team: 1st not Last

Score: 2101

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Reviews for Downtown Scavenger Hunt: The Maryland Zoo Hunt

5 star reviews

The Goat Corral was adorable and Elephant Overlook gave awesome views. I used ScavengerHunt.com app for a walking adventure through Mobtown's best hidden gems.

Graham Vickers

5 star reviews

As a tourist, discovering all the points of interest like Chimpanzee Forest and Lion Overlook made me see why locals love this Downtown thing to do in Baltimore.

Elena Sutterfield

5 star reviews

Exploring Downtown Bmore with this outdoor adventure was such fun. Rhino Lookout and Farmyard Pond were highlights on this walking tour full of wildlife facts.

Devon Winslow

5 star reviews

My partner and I tried the Baltimore zooHunt Hunt for a date. We started at the Zoo Map Kiosk, solved challenges, and ended up laughing together at Northern Passage.

Miles Harrington

5 star reviews

I took my family on the Scavenger Hunt in Charm City and everyone loved seeing the Giraffe Feeding Station and Penguin Coast. It is a family-friendly zoo tour with lots of surprises.

Clara Pendleton

5 star reviews

If you are visiting Crabtown, this is a fun thing to do for tourists. I loved puzzling my way from Chimpanzee Forest to Penguin Coast discovering hidden gems across points of interest

Brynn Denley

5 star reviews

Walking through LODO on this interactive tour made me appreciate Downtown history. The Elephant Overlook and Farmyard Pond gave great views during our walking adventure

Marcus Sheffield

5 star reviews

The Baltimore zooHunt Hunt is a must try if you are searching for outdoor things to do in Downtown. Starting by the Zoo Map Kiosk, every step revealed new wildlife and fun facts

Tessa Floyd

5 star reviews

A walk through Downtown Bmore was the perfect date idea. We solved clues at Penguin Coast and the Rhino and Zebra Lookout, making it a memorable outing full of surprises

Elliot Granger

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I loved exploring Charm City with my family on this Baltimore zooHunt Hunt. The Lion Overlook and Giraffe Feeding Station were highlights for all ages on this family-friendly zoo tour

Clara Hanson

5 star reviews

As tourists visiting Bmore, we found this Baltimore zoo scavenger hunt super engaging. Rhino Lookout was my favorite stop on this unique walking tour experience.

Sadie Finch

5 star reviews

We started at the Zoo Map Kiosk then wandered through Northern Passage and Goat Corral. This is a fantastic thing to do downtown for anyone who loves wildlife history.

Desmond Barker

5 star reviews

If you want outdoor activities around Baltimore, this walking tour is it. We loved exploring Lion Overlook and Farmyard Pond with the app leading the way.

Renee Holloway

5 star reviews

My partner and I used ScavengerHunt.com for a date and got lost in the magic of Penguin Coast and Elephant Overlook. It was such a fun idea for an adventure in Downtown.

Gavin Tate

5 star reviews

A perfect family outing in Charm City. The interactive zoo learning game had us all guessing animal trivia from the Giraffe Feeding Station to Chimpanzee Forest.

Mallory Shepard

5 star reviews

Such a unique outdoor activity in LODO We wandered past the Giraffe Feeding Station Rhino Lookout and more while solving fun challenges ScavengerHuntcom made it so easy

Darren Byrd

5 star reviews

The Baltimore zooHunt Hunt was a top pick for things to do in Downtown I especially liked learning about wildlife at Elephant Overlook and seeing murals along our route

Leah Decker

5 star reviews

My partner and I had an amazing date with ScavengerHuntcom The Downtown walking tour took us from Chimpanzee Forest to the Goat Corral and made our day special

Tristan Ford

5 star reviews

Baltimore zooHunt Hunt is such a fun thing to do in Crabtown We kicked off at the Zoo Map Kiosk and followed clues through Northern Passage and Lion Overlook

Miles Wade

5 star reviews

I loved exploring Charm City with the Baltimore zooHunt Hunt Our family enjoyed the Farmyard Pond and Penguin Coast so much it was the best family-friendly activity downtown

Alyssa Simmons

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