Join us for
Birds & Bees Trivia Night
Friday, February 20 & Saturday, February 21, 5:30-7:30pm
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
Saturday Discoveries
Saturdays, February 28, March 14 & March 28, 2-3pm
Join us in our Education Building for an educational series for ages 10 and up!
Each hour-long session we’ll deep dive into a particular topic with hands-on learning activities, meeting an ambassador animal, and more! This program is designed for middle and high schoolers. Kids under 10 may not attend. One adult per family may accompany their child for no charge.
Storytime Series: Animals in Winter
Sundays, February 15 & February 22, 10:30-11am
Join Zoo educators at our Education Building for a special Storytime series! Each week will feature a different storybook reading about animals in winter and corresponding activity, such as a movement game, craft, or meeting an animal ambassador that lives behind the scenes.
This program is designed for toddlers/preschool-aged children and their families. Each person attending requires a program ticket, and children must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited.
Birds & Bees Trivia Night
Friday, February 20 & Saturday, February 21, 5:30-7:30pm
Join Zoo educators at our Education Building for a special Storytime series! Each week will feature a different storybook reading about animals in winter and corresponding activity, such as a movement game, craft, or meeting an animal ambassador that lives behind the scenes.
This program is designed for toddlers/preschool-aged children and their families. Each person attending requires a program ticket, and children must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited.
Our Zoo Re-imagined
Imagine this… a new look—new habitats—new guest experiences
For more than 120 years, the Brandywine Zoo has been a landmark in Wilmington and a beloved destination for generations of Delawareans. This jewel is undergoing significant changes chartered by the Zoo’s Master Plan that re-imagines the Zoo with a balanced project approach between infrastructure, guest services, and modern animal habitats.
Support the 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.
Click on the secure donation button below to make your contribution to The Annual Fund. Your contribution is tax-deductible.
Donate to our Conservation Efforts
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.
Your contribution of any amount goes to supporting the work we do here and around the globe.
