JOIN US FOR SANTA AT THE ZOO – DEC. 7 & 8

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.

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PROGRAMS & EVENTS

Friday, Nov., 29, 10am-3:30pm
#OPTOUTSIDE: FREE ENTRY FRIDAY!
This Black Friday, skip the stores and enjoy free entry to all Delaware State Parks and the Brandywine Zoo.

Saturday, Dec. 7 & Sunday, Dec. 8, 10am-12:30pm
SANTA AT THE ZOO
Meet Santa, share your wishes, and get photos (you take with your camera) at this Winter Wonderland tradition at the Brandywine Zoo. Please select from the two available time slots. Enjoy holiday activities and fun educational tables and vendors.
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Tuesday, Dec. 31, 10am-12pm & 12-2pm
ZOO YEAR’S EVE
Celebrate New Year’s Eve early in the day with a group countdown and sparkling apple cider! This year, due to the popularity of this event, there will be two time slots available to reserve: 10am-12pm or 12-2pm.
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Wednesday, Jan. 1, 10-10:45am & 11-11:45am
FIRST DAY HIKES
Ring in the New Year by joining the national First Day Hike movement with a guided ‘hike’ through the zoo!
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Friday, Feb. 7 & Saturday, Feb. 8 5:30-7:30pm
BIRDS & BEES TRIVIA NIGHT (21+)
Celebrate Valentine’s Day in the wildest way by joining us for a fun adults-only trivia night at the zoo!
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Zoobille gala supporing Brandywine Zoo Capital Campaign
A BENEFIT FOR THE BRANDYWINE ZOO

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