 | 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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ZOO ADMISSION RATES
June - September: Age 12 to Adult $5, seniors $4, children
(3 to 11) $3, under 3 years free.
October - May: Age 12 to Adult $4, seniors and children (3 to
11) $2, under 3 years free.
Payment
Cash, Visa, MasterCard or American Express.
Directions
Zoo is located in Brandywine Park, in the City of Wilmington, Delaware, just over the Van Buren Street Bridge on the north side of the Brandywine River.
Parking
All parking is free. Parking lots may be found along the Brandywine River off North Park Drive. Two spaces, located behind the Exotic Animal House near the front entrance of the Zoo, are reserved for handicapped parking.
Facility Size
Nearly 13 acres
Animal Collection
About 150 animals native to the Americas and the temperate areas of Asia.
Food Services
Snack bar is located on the Zoo grounds offers hot dogs, soft pretzels, juice, soda, popcorn, ice cream, etc.
Gift Shop
Zootique Gift Shop is open 10 am to 4 pm every day. Offers unique toys and clever animal-related items. MasterCard and Visa accepted.
Director
Nancy Falasco, (302) 571-7788, Ext 201
Affiliations
The Brandywine Zoo is a member of the American Zoo and Aquarium Association and is one of 214 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.
Management & Support
The Brandywine Zoo is managed by the Division of Parks and Recreation with the support of the Delaware Zoological Society.
Program Participation
The Brandywine Zoo participates in the Species Survival Plan. This is a plan that was begun by the American Zoo and Aquarium Association to promote the long-term survival of certain endangered animals. Because of the Zoo's participation in this plan, visitors may get to know first hand endangered species like the golden lion tamarin and the Siberian tiger. Also, the Zoo works to secure the survival of endangered species through captive breeding. When possible, the Brandywine Zoo works with other zoos to help reintroduce a species into the wild. Professionally run zoos, like the Brandywine Zoo, serve as the last refuge many animals have against extinction. The Brandywine Zoo is proud to be an active participant in this worthwhile effort.
History
The zoo was started in 1905 and has welcomed the public since that time. Click here to find out more...
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