Brew at the Zoo – Buy tickets before 4/30 & SAVE $5
Welcome to the Brandywine Zoo!
The Brandywine Zoo is less than five acres and located in Wilmington, Delaware, along the Brandywine River in beautiful Brandywine Park. The Zoo is open 10am to 4pm (last admission at 3:30pm).
The Brandywine Zoo is managed by the Delaware Division of Parks and Recreation with the support of the Delaware Zoological Society. The Brandywine Zoo is a member of the Association of Zoos & Aquariums and is one of over 240 accredited zoos and aquariums in North America, a distinction that marks its commitment to providing excellent care for animals, a great experience for the visitor, and a better future for all living things.
Sad News
Beloved Candace the capybara has passed away
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PROGRAMS & EVENTS
Wednesday. April 17, 9:15-10AM
LITTLE NATURE EXPLORERS: NORTH AMERICAN ANIMALS – SOLD OUT
Do you and your child love playing outdoors? This program allows children aged 2 to 5 and their guardians to make discoveries outdoors together. Each 45 minute class includes nature-based, child-directed activities, singing, and a storybook.
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Saturday, April 20, 10am-3pm
EARTH DAY: PARTY FOR THE PLANET
Celebrate Earth Day the Brandywine Zoo way by joining us for our annual Party for the Planet event! Partake in fun Earth Day themed activities, keeper talks, and more! Party for the Planet is included with regular zoo admission.
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Sunday, April 21, 9:15-10am
LITTLE NATURE EXPLORERS: NORTH AMERICAN ANIMALS
Do you and your child love playing outdoors? This program allows children aged 2 to 5 and their guardians to make discoveries outdoors together. Each 45 minute class includes nature-based, child-directed activities, singing, and a storybook.
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Tuesday, April 23, 5-7pm
MEMBERS ONLY EVENT – TACO TUESDAY
Join us for our exclusive Members Only Event – Taco Tuesday – featuring tacos from The Stand Food Truck! We’ll also have Special Keeper Talks, crafts and activities, soft drinks, hot dogs and churros from our Snack Bar, and Encanto characters from All That Shimmers. Plus, face painting by Over the Rainbow will be available to a limited number of guests. Pre-registration required.
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Wednesday, April 24, 9:15-10am
LITTLE NATURE EXPLORERS: NORTH AMERICAN ANIMALS
Do you and your child love playing outdoors? This program allows children aged 2 to 5 and their guardians to make discoveries outdoors together. Each 45 minute class includes nature-based, child-directed activities, singing, and a storybook.
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Saturday, April 27, 10am-12pm
STUFF ANIMAL VET CLINIC
Is your stuffed animal under the weather? Bring your favorite from home, or adopt one from the gift shop, to get a checkup with our zoo veterinary staff. Your stuffie will be examined, bandaged or given ‘medicine’ to make sure they have a clean bill of health! Free with Zoo admission.
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BREW AT THE ZOO
BUY TICKETS NOW & SAVE $5 THRU 4/30
Brew at the Zoo will be held on May 31. The event always sells out. Purchase your ticket by April 30 and SAVE $5. Use promo code Early Bird!
ADOPT A LEMUR FOR SPRING!
For $70 you’ll receive
Certificate of adoption • Animal fact sheet • Two one-time-use admission passes • plus an adorable plush replica of a ring-tailed lemur
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
