Special Events
December
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.
TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE ONLY! All those planning to attend must register online, members and non-members. Library passes, guest passes or any other promotion will not be accepted. Delaware Zoological Society Members will be admitted free but must register online and be prepared to show membership card upon entry.
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.
JANUARY
First Day Hikes
WEDNESDAY, 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.
FREE ADMISSION
FEBRUARY
Birds & Bees Trivia Night (21+)
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7 & SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 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!
This event will be held inside the Education Building located across the cobblestone road from the entrance of the Zoo.
Individuals: $18 | Groups of 4: $60
Questions: Email [email protected]
INDIVIDUALS: $18
GROUPS OF 4: $60
March
Zoobilee
SATURDAY, MARCH 22, 6:30PM
ZOOBILEE will be a fun-filled gala dinner dance celebrating the 120th Anniversary of the Brandywine Zoo. Enjoy music, dinner, dancing, silent auction, live auction, and the presentation of the Zoo Champion Award.
