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.
VOTE TODAY!
Name our baby lemur
Name the little male crowned lemur born to Kip and Sophie on May 18, 2026. He needs a name now so the keepers can begin his training.
The zookeepers are offering three names to choose from:
- Baobab: inspired by the “tree of life” and a national symbol of Madagascar.
- Dimby: Meaning “successor” in Malagasy
- Kian: Inspired by Kianjavato’s rainforest, where nine lemur species live and where the Kianjavato Lemur Project supports community-led conservation and reforestation.
You can vote for your favorite name every day, once a day by July 15!
The multi-species habitat construction is underway!
We’ve got some exciting construction happening—so we’re launching Behind the Build, your weekly peek into the progress and how our animals are doing along the way.
Upcoming
Programs & Events
Zoo Tunes: Jimmy Jimmy
Wednesday, July 1, 12-1pm
Summertime at the zoo has never sounded quite so good! Join us for Zoo Tunes on select Wednesdays at noon! This concert series features a variety of local musicians and various music genres and is free with zoo admission.
Storytime - Cancelled
Thursday July- 2, 10:30am
Thursday’s Storytime is cancelled due to the heat advisory.
Join us Thursdays as we read and learn about animals. Each week will be a different book, so come back every week to read them all! Storytime will take place outdoors in the Wildlife Amphitheater.
Zoo Tunes: Flexible Flyer
Wednesday, July 8, 12-1pm
Summertime at the zoo has never sounded quite so good! Join us for Zoo Tunes on select Wednesdays at noon! This concert series features a variety of local musicians and various music genres and is free with zoo admission.
Little Nature Explorers
Wednesdays, July 15, 22 & 29
Sunday, July 26
9:15-10am
Do you and your child love playing outdoors? This multi-week series allows children aged 2 to 5 and their guardians to make discoveries outdoors together. Each 45-minute class includes nature-based, child-directed activities, singing, and a storybook. Each week we will learn about a different animal at the Zoo. Sign up for Sunday or Wednesday classes.
Zoo Tunes: Vernon James Jr.
Wednesday, July 15, 12-1pm
Summertime at the zoo has never sounded quite so good! Join us for Zoo Tunes on select Wednesdays at noon! This concert series features a variety of local musicians and various music genres and is free with zoo admission.
Family Fun Night
Thursday, July 16, 5-7pm
Special evening hours with a reduced admission fee of $2. Enjoy $1 hot dogs and $1 soft drinks. Library passes, guest passes, or any other promotion will not be accepted.
TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED AT THE GATE FOR THIS EVENT!
Animal Encounters
Encounter your favorite animals like never before.
Led by our dedicated zookeepers, you will gain fascinating insights on our zoo residents and possibly participate in feeding sessions or training activities. These special, up-close encounters serve as essential forms of animal enrichment; just like when working with the keepers, the animals have the choice to participate in feeding and training opportunities.
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.
