 | Zoo Hours:
10 AM - 4 PM
7 Days a Week
Open All Year |
| Location:
1001 North Park Drive
Brandywine Park
Wilmington, Delaware
19802 |
| Information:
(302) 571-7747
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The Education Department offers special programs for specific age groups
except during the summer months. Read about
some of the wonderful programs
below.
Note that some programs require registration; click here for a registration form. If you have further questions, please call the Education Department at (302) 571-7850 Ext. 208.
Zoo Toddler Programs - For ages 18 months - 3 years
ZooKids - For ages 4 - 6
Summer Sunday Explorers - For ages 18 months - 6 years
Junior Zoo Naturalists - For ages 7 - 13
Scout Day - For Boys & Girls
Special Events - For All Ages
Zoo Toddler Programs
For ages 18 months - 3 years
The Brandywine Zoo offers programs specially designed for children 18 months to 3 years old. These fun-filled frolics into the animal world may include a story, a live animal visit, and a craft. All children must be accompanied by an adult. One adult is admitted free for each participating child. Programs are held in the Education Building. Space is limited, so pre-registration is strongly suggested.
Fee: $8 per child; $6 per child for Delaware Zoological Society.
Pint Sized Planeteers
Focus: Shapes. Don't be "obtuse," come to this "acute" program all about animal shapes...leave the zoo well "rounded!" Fee: $8.00 per child/$6.00 per child for Delaware Zoological Society Members. One adult is free for each paid participant. Registration strongly suggested, walk-ins welcome if space is available.
| DATE | TIME | CODE |
| Tuesday, September 9 | 10:00am-11:00am | PP001 |
| Wednesday, September 10 | 10:00am-11:00am | PP002 |
| Sunday, September 14 | 1:30pm-2:30pm | PP003 |
Pint Sized Planeteers
Focus: Numbers. One, Zoo, Three...Come count the Zoo animals with me! Fee: $8.00 per child/$6.00 per child for Delaware Zoological Society Members. One adult is free for each paid participant. Registration strongly suggested, walk-ins welcome if space is available.
| DATE | TIME | CODE |
| Tuesday, September 30 | 10:00am-11:00am | PP004 |
| Wednesday, October 1 | 10:00am-11:00am | PP005 |
| Saturday, October 4 | 10:00am-11:00am | PP006 |
Pint Sized Planeteers
Focus: Creepy Critters! BOO! Don't be haunted by snakes, toads, bugs, and spiders. These cool critters are not so creepy after all...found out why at this program! Fee: $8.00 per child/$6.00 per child for Delaware Zoological Society Members. One adult is free for each paid participant. Registration strongly suggested, walk-ins welcome if space is available.
| DATE | TIME | CODE |
| Tuesday, October 21 | 10:00am-11:00am | PP007 |
| Wednesday, October 22 | 10:00am-11:00am | PP008 |
Pint Sized Planeteers
Focus: Letters! Andean Condor, Binturong, Capybara, and Ducks...learn about the Brandywine Zoo animals from A-Z! Fee: $8.00 per child/$6.00 per child for Delaware Zoological Society Members. One adult is free for each paid participant. Registration strongly suggested, walk-ins welcome if space is available.
| DATE | TIME | CODE |
| Tuesday, November 11 | 10:00am-11:00am | PP009 |
| Wednesday, November 12 | 10:00am-11:00am | PP010 |
| Sunday, November 16 | 1:30pm-2:30pm | PP011 |
Pint Sized Planeteers
Focus: Colors! Orange you going to be blue if you don't come to this terrific
program about animal colors! Fee: $8.00 per child/$6.00 per child for Delaware Zoological Society Members. One adult is free for each paid participant. Registration strongly suggested, walk-ins welcome if space is available.
| DATE | TIME | CODE |
| Tuesday, December 2 | 10:00am-11:00am | PP0012 |
| Wednesday, December 3 | 10:00am-11:00am | PP013 |
| Sunday, December 7 | 10:00am-11:00am | PP014 |
ZooKids
For ages 4-6
Calling all kids ages 4-6! Bring your adult to the Zoo for an afternoon of exploration into the animal world. These special programs may include a story, live animal presentation, activities, and a craft. All children must be accompanied by an adult and be within the correct age bracket on the day of the program. One adult is admitted free for each participating child. Space is limited to 15 children, so pre-registration is strongly suggested. Programs begin in the Education Building. Walk-ins are welcome, if space is available.
Fee: $8 per child; $6 per child for Delaware Zoological Society Members.
Click Here for a Registration Form.
Registration Forms Can be Mailed or Faxed in to The Brandywine Zoo.
Pint Sized Planeteers
Focus: Shapes. Don't be "obtuse," come to this "acute" program all about animal shapes...leave the zoo well "rounded!" Fee: $8.00 per child/$6.00 per child for Delaware Zoological Society Members. One adult is free for each paid participant. Registration strongly suggested, walk-ins welcome if space is available.
| DATE | TIME | CODE |
| Tuesday, September 9 | 10:00am-11:00am | PP001 |
| Wednesday, September 10 | 10:00am-11:00am | PP002 |
| Sunday, September 14 | 1:30pm-2:30pm | PP003 |
Pint Sized Planeteers
Focus: Numbers. One, Zoo, Three...Come count the Zoo animals with me! Fee: $8.00 per child/$6.00 per child for Delaware Zoological Society Members. One adult is free for each paid participant. Registration strongly suggested, walk-ins welcome if space is available.
| DATE | TIME | CODE |
| Tuesday, September 30 | 10:00am-11:00am | PP004 |
| Wednesday, October 1 | 10:00am-11:00am | PP005 |
| Saturday, October 4 | 10:00am-11:00am | PP006 |
Pint Sized Planeteers
Focus: Creepy Critters! BOO! Don't be haunted by snakes, toads, bugs, and spiders. These cool critters are not so creepy after all...found out why at this program! Fee: $8.00 per child/$6.00 per child for Delaware Zoological Society Members. One adult is free for each paid participant. Registration strongly suggested, walk-ins welcome if space is available.
| DATE | TIME | CODE |
| Tuesday, October 21 | 10:00am-11:00am | PP007 |
| Wednesday, October 22 | 10:00am-11:00am | PP008 |
Pint Sized Planeteers
Focus: Letters! Andean Condor, Binturong, Capybara, and Ducks...learn about the Brandywine Zoo animals from A-Z! Fee: $8.00 per child/$6.00 per child for Delaware Zoological Society Members. One adult is free for each paid participant. Registration strongly suggested, walk-ins welcome if space is available.
| DATE | TIME | CODE |
| Tuesday, November 11 | 10:00am-11:00am | PP009 |
| Wednesday, November 12 | 10:00am-11:00am | PP010 |
| Sunday, November 16 | 1:30pm-2:30pm | PP011 |
Pint Sized Planeteers
Focus: Colors! Orange you going to be blue if you don't come to this terrific
program about animal colors! Fee: $8.00 per child/$6.00 per child for Delaware Zoological Society Members. One adult is free for each paid participant. Registration strongly suggested, walk-ins welcome if space is available.
| DATE | TIME | CODE |
| Tuesday, December 2 | 10:00am-11:00am | PP0012 |
| Wednesday, December 3 | 10:00am-11:00am | PP013 |
| Sunday, December 7 | 10:00am-11:00am | PP014 |
Summer Sunday Explorers
For ages 18 months - 6 years
Kids, bring your adult(s) for a leisurely Sunday afternoon exploring the animals at the Brandywine Zoo. Each session will focus on a different animal or habitat. The program will include a craft, topic related activity, live animal presentation, and a walk through the zoo. One adult is admitted free for each participating child. Programs begin in the Education Building. Walk-ins are welcome, if space is available.
Fee: $8.00 per person; $6.00 per person Zoo Members. Space is limited, so pre-registration is strongly suggested.
Click Here for a Registration Form.
Registration Forms Can be Mailed or Faxed in to The Brandywine Zoo.
| DATE | TIME | CODE |
| Sunday, August 17 | 1:30pm-2:30pm | SSE03 |
Junior Zoo Naturalists
For ages 7-13
Much Ado About Zoo Doo! I do, you do, the animals at the zoo do, because we all poo. Come spend the day at the zoo learning about poo, because when it comes to scat, the zoo is where it's at! We'll enjoy a pizza lunch, games, crafts, and much more! Pre-registration required.
Fee: $20 per child; $15 per child for Delaware Zoological Society Members.
Click Here for a Registration Form.
Registration Forms Can be Mailed or Faxed in to The Brandywine Zoo.
| DATE | TIME | CODE |
| Saturday, October 18 | 10:00am-3:00pm | JZN01 |
Scout Day
An Event for Boys and Girls!
Boys and Girls, Scouts one and all... Enjoy a morning at the Zoo designed just for scouts and their families. Registered participants for this program get to enjoy special early admission to the zoo before it opens to the public!!! Enjoy a morning of games, crafts, and activities all geared toward scout requirements. Brandywine Zoo patches will be available for purchase in the gift shop. This is an outdoor event, so dress for the weather. Please call the zoo at (302) 571-7850, ext. 209 for registration information for this particular program. (Nov. 15 Rain date)
Fee: $7.00 per person. Program fee applies for Zoo Members as well. Space is limited, please register early!
Click Here for a Registration Form.
Registration Forms Can be Mailed or Faxed in to The Brandywine Zoo.
Special Events
All Special Events take place in the zoo, unless otherwise indicated.
Zoo Fiesta
Saturday, September 20: 12:00pm - 4:00pm
For all ages
The Brandywine Zoo and the Latin American Community Center are working together to provide a WILD Fiesta! Learn about endangered species from Latin Countries and more importantly learn how YOU can make a difference! This bilingual event will include: animal maraca craft, face painting, music, crafts, and more...all in Spanish and English! What's a fiesta without a piñata? Observe several Zoo animals, including our tiger, play with their own special piñatas! Free with paid admission to the Zoo.
¡El Zoológico Brandywine y el Centro Comunitario Latinoamericano le invitan a nuestra Fiesta Silvestre! Aprenda acerca de animales bajo riesgo de extinción que derivan de países Latinos pero mas importante aprenda como hacer una diferencia. ¡Este evento bilingüe incluirá: un taller de maracas silvestres, artes y artesanías, música, concurso de dibujos y mucho más! Todo será en español e Ingles. ¿Y que es una fiesta sin una piñata? ¡Venga y observe a nuestros animales, incluyendo nuestro tigre, jugar con sus propias piñatas especiales! Todo gratis con admisión pagado al Zoológico.
Book Review "Chosen By A Horse" by Susan Richards
Thursday, September 25: 6:00pm - 8:30pm
For Delaware Zoological Society Members ONLY, Ages 14 and up
Join Zoo Staff and Volunteers for an evening of good food, great company, and wonderful discussion about this fascinating book. Bring a dish to share. The book review is free, meets in the Education Building, pre-registration required. Registration Code: BR01
Wild Grandparents!
Sunday, October 12: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
For all ages
Celebrate those very special people in your life, grandparents! Enjoy games, activities and live animal presentations geared to grandparents and the ones they love.
Fee: Free with paid admission to the zoo.
Boo at the Zoo!
Saturday, October 25: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Sunday, October 26: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
For all ages
Celebrate Halloween at the Zoo! This is a merry-not-scary event! Children and their grown-ups will enjoy games, face painting, live entertainment, wild treats, Halloween stories, and critters that creep. Children are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes. Walk-ins welcome.
Deck the Zoo!
Sunday, December 14: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
For all ages
Bring the whole gang to the zoo for our annual holiday celebration. Help us decorate our zoo wildlife tree with edible treats that will give a winter lift to our wild friends. Share a warm winter snack and take this opportunity to wish your animal friends "Happy Holidays!" This is an outdoor event, so dress for the weather. This program is great for families and groups.
Noon Year's Eve Celebration at Brandywine Zoo!
Wednesday, December 31: 10:30am - 12:30pm
For all ages
Celebrate the New Year Zoo-style by ringing in the New Year at Noon! We'll have games, crafts, and a celebratory atmosphere...and of course a sparkling apple cider toast as the clock strikes 12 (Noon that is!) Program Fee: $3.00 per person/$2.00 per person Delaware Zoological Society Member. Pre-registration suggested, walk-ins welcome. Registration Code: SE01
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