Special Events
NOVEMBER
Scout Night - Sold Out
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 4:30-7PM
Enjoy an evening at the zoo for this specially designed event for scouts and their families! There will be activities and learning stations geared toward scout requirements. This program takes place in the zoo so dress for the weather.
Pre-registration highly recommended! Scout Night often sells out; we recommend purchasing your tickets early.
FEE: $10/person (scouts, parents, and siblings ages 3+)
PATCHES: Zoo Fun Patches available for $2 at the Gift Shop.
DECEMBER
Santa at the Zoo
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5, 10AM-12:30PM
TWO TIME SLOTS AVAILABLE
Take a photo with Santa at the 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. Wilbur Choir will be performing at the Wildlife Amphitheater.
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.
Members: $4
Non-members: $8
Children under 3: Free
Winter Wonderland
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5, 12:30-4PM
Visit the zoo during our Winter Wonderland event. Enjoy specialty food and drinks, activities, and shop local vendors in a festive holiday atmosphere. Bryan Scar will be performing holiday classics and original tunes at the Wildlife Amphitheater.
Tickets go on sale at the ticket window after 12:30pm.
Members: Free
Non-members: $5
2 and under: Free
Santa at the Zoo
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6, 10AM-12:30PM
TWO TIME SLOTS AVAILABLE
Take a photo with Santa at the 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. Bryan Scar will be performing holiday classics and original tunes at the Wildlife Amphitheater.
Members: $4
Non-members: $8
Children under 3: Free
Stuffed Animal Sleepover
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19, 11AM-2PM
Would your stuffed animal like to sleepover at the Zoo? Stuffies will say hello to Zoo animals, take group photos, and spend a cozy winter night in our Education Building.
Drop off your stuffed animal at the Education Building on Saturday, December 19 between 11am and 2pm. Stuffies can be picked up at our Education Building on Sunday, December 20 between 11am and 2pm. Photos from the event will be shared afterwards.
This is a free event.
Zoo Year's Eve
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31, 10AM-12PM
Celebrate New Year’s Eve early in the day with sparkling apple cider and group countdown and ball drop at 12pm.
The zoo will open at 10am and close at 4pm. Anyone visiting the zoo between 10am-12pm will need to purchase an event ticket. The zoo will be free to visitors after our event from 12:30-4pm (last admission 3:30pm). This program takes place outside, so dress for the weather! Some animals may not be out because of the cold weather.
Tickets go on sale December 1.
Members: Free
Non-members: $5
Children 2 and under: Free
JANUARY
First Day Hike
FRIDAY, JANUARY 1, 10- 11AM
Ring in the New Year by joining the national First Day Hike movement.Join us for a guided hike through Brandywine Park, led by the Brandywine Zoo’s Conservation Science and Learning team!
FEBRUARY
Birds & Bees Trivia Night
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19 & SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 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!
Group of 2: $30
Group of Four: $55
We are thrilled to include a photo spot at our event provided by Showtime Photo Booth, the best photo booth rental in Los Angeles. Their unique touch will add a special element to our celebration.