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
Spring Native Plant Sale
Saturday, May 24, Sunday, May 25 & Monday, May 26; 10am-2pm
Stop by the zoo front gate (zoo admission is not required) to purchase a 6-pack of native plants for $30. Each pack comes with 6, low-water, 5″x2″ plugs of native plant species and an instruction pamphlet with all the information you need for these easy-care plants.
Six-packs will contain:
Goldenrod ‘Solar Cascade’, Beardtongue, False Blue Indigo, New York Aster, Cinderella Milkweed and Common Milkweed
Sensory Hour
Sunday, May 25, 9-10am
Visit the zoo for a quiet hour in the morning to enjoy self-guided sensory-friendly stations in a less crowded atmosphere. This program is ideal for guests who may experience sensory sensitivities. Advance registration is required. Registration will close the day the before the event. Members can attend for free by emailing [email protected]
Brew at the Zoo (21+)
Friday, May 30, 5:30-8:30pm
Lively, After Hours Fundraiser at the Brandywine Zoo! Enjoy a variety of beer, wine and spirits from numerous vendors, light fare provided by local restaurants, and specialty coffee from Lucky Shot. Food and beverages are included in admission ticket. Live music by Green Eggs and Jam.
Brew at the Zoo is a fundraiser for the Delaware Zoological Society. Your ticket purchase helps further the zoo’s mission of conservation and education. Must be 21+ to attend. Rain or shine. Pre-registration recommended. Tickets sell out quickly.
Sensory Hour
Friday, June 13, 9-10am
Visit the zoo for a quiet hour in the morning to enjoy self-guided sensory-friendly stations in a less crowded atmosphere. This program is ideal for guests who may experience sensory sensitivities. Advance registration is required. Registration will close the day the before the event. Members can attend for free by emailing [email protected]
Pride Day
Saturday, June 21, 10am-3pm
Join us for our annual celebration of pride in both the human and animal kingdoms. Wear your pride gear to the zoo for a fun day of education programming, a scavenger hunt, storytime, and more!
Free with zoo admission
Sip & Stroll
Thursday, June 26, 5:30-7:30pm
Sip & Stroll through the zoo at our family friendly happy hour series, June through September. Each Sip will feature a local food vendor and live music, along with adult beverages, including craft beer and wine. Plus, our concession stand will be open with snacks and soft drinks.
Limited number of tickets will be sold. Drink and food purchases sold separately. Drink tickets ($6) and silicone cups can be purchased at the ticket window or snack bar.
Zoobilee Recap
Thank you to everyone who came out to support our Zoo Re-imagined!
Guests at this SOLD-OUT event enjoyed dancing to the fabulous What The Funk band, cocktail hour with silent auction, delicious dinner, an enticing five-item live auction, and the presentation of The Brandywine Zoo Champion Award.
Conservation efforts at the Brandywine Zoo
The Brandywine Zoo is a committed conservation partner in Delaware, and we work with local community partners as well as international partners to support wildlife conservation around the world.
Donate to our Annual Fund
We greatly appreciate your support. The Delaware Zoological Society (DZS) is the nonprofit partner for the Brandywine Zoo. In addition to supporting our education and conservation mission, contributions to DZS are used to improve facilities for the zoo animals. Your contribution is tax-deductible.
