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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, Sept. 6 – Sunday, Sept. 8, 10am-3:30pm
BRANDYWINE FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS DAYS AT THE ZOO
Visit the Brandywine Zoo during the Brandywine Festival of the Arts! There will be a special zoo admission rate of $5 per person during the festival. Tickets won’t be available online, but you can purchase tickets at the gate.
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Thursday, Sept. 12, 5-7:30pm
SIP & STROLL
Family Friendly Event! Sip & Stroll through the zoo and enjoy a laid-back evening at our Thursday night happy hour series.
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Sunday, Sept. 15, 9:15-10am
LITTLE NATURE EXPLORERS: AUSTRALASIA & ASIA
This 5 week series allows children aged 2 to 5 and their guardians to make discoveries outdoors together. Each class includes nature-based, child-directed activities, singing, and a storybook.
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Wednesday, Sept. 18, 9:15-10am
LITTLE NATURE EXPLORERS: AUSTRALASIA & ASIA
This 5 week series allows children aged 2 to 5 and their guardians to make discoveries outdoors together. Each class includes nature-based, child-directed activities, singing, and a storybook.
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Sunday, Sept. 22, 9:15-10am
LITTLE NATURE EXPLORERS: AUSTRALASIA & ASIA
This 5 week series allows children aged 2 to 5 and their guardians to make discoveries outdoors together. Each class includes nature-based, child-directed activities, singing, and a storybook.
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Wednesday, Sept. 25, 9:15-10am
LITTLE NATURE EXPLORERS: AUSTRALASIA & ASIA
This 5 week series allows children aged 2 to 5 and their guardians to make discoveries outdoors together. Each class includes nature-based, child-directed activities, singing, and a storybook.
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Saturday, Sept. 28, 10am-3pm
MIGHTY MONARCH DAY
Come dressed in butterfly attire and accessories to “decorate” the zoo. We’re showcasing monarch butterflies all day! They’ve spent the summer in Delaware and are now fluttering to Mexico.
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