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.
Love our lemurs? Care about conservation? Join our team!
Digital Media Internship
Application closes on December 20, 2025 at 12pm ET
The Brandywine Zoo is excited to announce that the application for its first ever Digital Media Internship is now live! The internship is open to all recent college graduates, college students, and high school students with a passion for the Zoo and its conservation mission.
The Brandywine Zoo is participating in Deck the Halls for a Cause @ Del'Park
Support the Zoo by bidding on our tree! Auction runs through Dec. 21
Our little elves at the Zoo have decorated a tree for the holidays! Bid on our tree and support the Brandywine Zoo at the same time!
Upcoming
Programs & Events
Zoo Year's Eve
Wednesday, December 31, 10am-2pm
Celebrate New Year’s Eve early in the day with a group countdown and sparkling apple cider! Due to the popularity of this event, there will be two time slots.The first time slot: 10-11am (Ball Drop at 11am) and the second time slot: 12-1pm (Ball Drop at 1pm)
The zoo will open at 10am and close at 2pm. This program takes place outside, so dress for the weather! Some animals may not be out because of the cold weather. Lucky Shot Coffee will have coffee available for purchase.
First Day Hikes
Thursday, January 1, 10-11am
Ring in the New Year by joining the national First Day Hike movement with a guided hike through Brandywine Park, led by staff from the Brandywine Zoo’s Conservation Science and Learning team! Learn about the history of the park and the zoo, and the many ways that you can make conservation action a new year’s resolution that’s easy to keep.
Although this guided hike is free, pre-registration is strongly encouraged. Email [email protected] to register.
Rest & Revelry Trivia Night
Saturday, January 10, 5:30-7:30pm
Start the new year with a creature challenge! Join us for a 21 and up trivia night at the zoo. Test your knowledge about the animal world’s restful winters and rowdy play times. Plus, meet some of Brandywine Zoo’s ambassador animals up close. Drinks and snacks will be provided. The winning team will bring home a special prize and trophy!
Storytime Series: Animals in Winter
Sundays, January 11 – 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
Singles and sweethearts 21 and up are invited to test your knowledge about mating, dating, and reproduction in the animal world. Plus, meet some of Brandywine Zoo’s ambassador animals up close.
Drinks and snacks will be provided. The team with the most knowledge about ‘the birds and the bees’ will bring home a special trophy!
Adopt a Red Panda for someone special.
THROUGH DECEMBER 15
For only $70, you will receive:
- A certificate of adoption
- A fact sheet about real red pandas
- 2 admission passes to the Zoo
- Your choice of an adorable plush Red Panda or a Red Panda Ornament
- Plus, a gift bag
Bring joy to someone special and support the zoo at the same time.
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.
It’s time for Holiday Gift Memberships!
Zoo Membership is a thoughtful gift that brings joy all year.
We will send the membership package to you or to the lucky recipients directly.
