Brew at the Zoo – Buy tickets before 4/30 and 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.
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PROGRAMS & EVENTS
Saturday, April 6, 4:30-7pm
SCOUT NIGHT
Enjoy an evening at the zoo for this specially designed event for scouts and their families! There will be activities and learning stations geared toward scout requirements. This program takes place in the zoo so dress for the weather. Pre-registration recommended.
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Sundays: 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12
Wednesdays:4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15
9:15-10AM
LITTLE NATURE EXPLORERS: NORTH AMERICAN ANIMALS
Do you and your child love playing outdoors? This 5 week series 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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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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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