Join Us for

Zoo Year's Eve

December 31
10am-12pm & 12-2pm

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.

Upcoming

Programs & Events

Red Panda Animal Encounter

Saturdays, December 22 & December 28, 10:30-11am

Led by our dedicated zookeepers, you will gain fascinating insights on our zoo residents and possibly participate in feeding sessions or training activities. These special, up-close encounters serve as essential forms of animal enrichment.

Space is limited!

Zoo Year's Eve

Tuesday, December 31, 10am-12pm & 12-2pm

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.

First Day Hikes

Wednesday, January 1,
10-10:45am & 11-11:45am

Celebrate Valentine’s Day in the wildest way by joining us for a fun adults-only trivia night at the zoo! Singles and sweethearts 21 and up are invited to test your knowledge about mating, dating, and reproduction in the animal world.

Birds & Bees Trivia Night (21+)

Friday, February 7 & Saturday, February 8, 5:30-7:30pm

Zoobilee Dinner Dance

Saturday, March 25, 6:30pm

ZOOBILEE will be a fun-filled gala dinner dance celebrating the 120th Anniversary of the Brandywine Zoo. Enjoy music, dinner, dancing, silent auction, live auction, and the presentation of the Zoo Champion Award.

Scout Night

Saturday, April 5, 4:30-7PM

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.

Zoobilee Gala Dinner Dance

Saturday, March 22, 6:30pm

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL
Use discount code ZOOBILEE25 and receive $25 off each ticket thru Jan. 1

Adopt an Animal for the Holidays

Thru December 16

This holiday season, adopt a Lemur, Bobcat or Bald Eagle for someone special. For only $70, you will receive a certificate of adoption, a fact sheet about the animals, two one-time admission passes to the Zoo, a gift bag, a holiday card plus an adorable plush animal of the animal you adopt.