Zoo News
Celebrating 120 Years of the Brandywine Zoo: A Wilmington Treasure
By Jessica Horstmann on Mar. 29, 2025 This year marks a momentous milestone for one of Wilmington’s most beloved attractions as the Brandywine Zoo celebrates its 120th anniversary! Nestled along the scenic Brandywine River, this
The Brandywine Zoo celebrated its 120th Anniversary with a fundraiser dinner dance at the Dupont Country Club on Saturday night, March 22, 2025
Wilmington, Delaware: The Brandywine Zoo celebrated its 120th Anniversary with a fundraiser dinner dance at the Dupont Country Club on Saturday night, March 22, 2025. Funds raised will support the
Brandywine Zoo hosts sold-out gala for 120th Anniversary
TownSquare LiveClaudia Estrada, February 21, 2025 WILMINGTON – The Brandywine Zoo will kick off spring with its Zoobilee fundraiser event. This year’s event holds special significance as it marks the zoo’s 120th anniversary. The
Protecting our birds
Recently a strain of avian influenza (an illness that primarily impacts birds) has been identified in the eastern United States. Out of an abundance of caution and care, many of
Brandywine Zoo Celebrates 120th Anniversary with Event to Raise Funds to Transform the Zoo and Honor Verino Pettinaro as the 2025 Zoo Champion at the Zoobilee Dinner Dance, March 22 at the DuPont Country Club
Funds raised will support the transformation of the zoo that will benefit the animals, guests, and community. Sponsorships are available and donations encouraged. Verino Pettinaro to be honored with the Brandywine Zoo Champion Award for
Delaware venues host NYE events for kids
NBC 10 – Tim Furlong In an effort to provide kids — who might not be able to stay up until midnight — several locations in Delaware held early New
There will be options for family fun for New Year’s Eve
Delaware Public Media By Joe Irizarry Adults aren’t the only ones with fun options for New Year’s Eve. The Brandywine Zoo will host its annual Zoo Year’s Eve event during the day
Delaware Zoological Society Announces 2025 Conservation Grant Recipients
Every December the Delaware Zoological Society’s Conservation Grant program (DZSCG) awards funding to multiple organizations or projects aligned with the zoo’s mission, conservation goals, and habitats and species represented in our
Remembering Clover: A Heartfelt Farewell to Our Southern Pudu
It is with deep sadness that the Brandywine Zoo announces the passing of our beloved southern pudu, Clover, on October 24th. Clover was not just an animal in our care;