Welcome To The
Brandywine Zoo!

The Brandywine Zoo is located along the Brandywine River in beautiful Brandywine Park in Wilmington, Delaware. The Zoo is usually open 10AM to 4PM (closed Mondays and Tuesdays January through March). We are open, with two timed sessions,10am-12pm and 1pm-3pm (closed 12-1pm for cleaning). Admission rates vary. See the Opening Page for details.

The Brandywine Zoo is managed by the 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 (AZA) and is one of over 200 accredited zoos and aquariums in North America, a distinction that marks its commitment to providing excellent care for animals!