Santa at the Zoo

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7 & SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8, 10AM-12:30PM

TAKE A PHOTO WITH SANTA AT THIS WINTER WONDERLAND EVENT!
Meet Santa, share your wishes, and get photos (you take with your camera) at this Winter Wonderland tradition at the Brandywine Zoo. Enjoy holiday activities and fun educational tables and vendors. Warm up with specialty coffee from Lucky Shot, available for purchase. Members MUST register for this event! Tickets available at the door and online. Online purchase recommended. Library passes, guest passes or any other promotion will not be accepted. All guests, both children and adults, must register for this event!

The zoo will remain open with free admission after the Santa at the Zoo event, from 12:30-4pm (last admission 3:30pm). All guests arriving before 12:30pm must be registered for the event.

Thanks to our participating sponsor Evergreen Waste Services and to Janssen’s Market for donating treats for this event!

Members: $4 | Non-members: $8 | Children under 3 are Free

Zoo Year’s Eve

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 10AM-12PM & 12-2PM

CELEBRATE THE NEW YEAR ZOO-STYLE!
Celebrate New Year’s Eve early in the day with a group countdown and sparkling apple cider! This year, due to the popularity of this event, there will be two time slots available to reserve: 10am-12pm or 12-2pm. We’ll have one ball drop at 11am (guests can arrive at 10am) and another at 1pm (guests can arrive at 12pm). Program takes place outside in the zoo so dress for the weather! Some animals may not be out because of the cold weather.

Online registration is highly recommended since we may sell out. All those planning to attend should register online, members and non-members. Delaware Zoological Society Members will be admitted free but must register online and be prepared to show membership card upon entry. Library passes, guest passes or any other promotion will not be accepted.

Members: Free | Non-members: $5 | Children 2 and under: Free

There will be free admission to the zoo after the Zoo Year’s Eve event, from 2-4pm (last admission 3:30pm). All guests (excluding members) arriving before 2pm will be charged event admission.

First Day Hikes

January 1, 10-10:45am & 11-11:45am

Ring in the New Year by joining the national First Day Hike movement with a guided ‘hike’ through the zoo! Join one of our educators for a free half-hour tour through the zoo to learn all about the animals, how we care for them, and what you can do to make conservation a New Year’s Resolution you can keep.

Space is limited so pre-registration is required online.

Birds & Bees Trivia Night (21+)

Friday, February 7 and Saturday, 8 5:30-7:30pm

Celebrate Valentine’s Day in the wildest way by joining us for a fun adults-only trivia night at the zoo! 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. Wine and snacks will be provided. The three teams with the most knowledge about ‘the birds and the bees’ will bring home a special trophy!

Individual: $18, Groups of Four: $60