Maryland Zoo - The Crane Barn

Built in 1919 to replace a structure that was built in 1883 and burn down in 1917, the Maryland Zoo Crane Barn is home to some of our large African Ground birds. The original building was erected to house a quartet of Dromedaries given to the zoo in 1883 by the King of Italy. Over time it was the home of various hoofstock (Zebu, Shetland Ponies, Zebra, Bactrian Camels) and Ostriches.

After just over 100 years, it has just undergone a complete renovation.  Looking beautiful.