Events

Events are free with paid admission to the zoo unless otherwise noted.

Spirits at the Zoo (21+)

Enjoy spooky cocktails and liquid libations, light nibbles, and bewitching entertainment with live music by Green Eggs and Jam. Wear […]

MIGRATORY BIRD DAY

Fly on over to the zoo to celebrate World Migratory Bird Day 2024! We’re buzzing about this year’s theme “Protect Insects, Protect Birds” by highlighting the importance of insects as […]

Boo at the Zoo

CELEBRATE HALLOWEEN ZOO-STYLE WITH THIS MERRY, NOT SCARY EVENT. All are invited to wear costumes while visiting the zoo animals. Plenty of treats and activities. Bring your own bag for […]

Boo at the Zoo

CELEBRATE HALLOWEEN ZOO-STYLE WITH THIS MERRY, NOT SCARY EVENT. All are invited to wear costumes while visiting the zoo animals. Plenty of treats and activities. Bring your own bag for […]

Boo at the Zoo

CELEBRATE HALLOWEEN ZOO-STYLE WITH THIS MERRY, NOT SCARY EVENT. All are invited to wear costumes while visiting the zoo animals. Plenty of treats and activities. Bring your own bag for […]

Spirits at the Zoo (21+)

CELEBRATE HALLOWEEN AT THE ZOO FOR AN EVENING OF HOLIDAY REVELRY. Enjoy spooky cocktails and liquid libations, light nibbles, and bewitching entertainment with live music by Green Eggs and Jam. […]

Scout Night

Enjoy an evening at the zoo for this specially designed event for scouts and their families! There will be activities […]

Sensory Hour

Visit the zoo for a quiet hour in the morning to enjoy self-guided sensory-friendly stations in a less crowded atmosphere. […]

Zoo Closed

Brandywine Zoo 1001 North Park Drive, Wilmington, DE, United States

The Brandywine Zoo will be closed to allow employees to enjoy the holiday with their families.

First Day Hikes

Brandywine Zoo 1001 North Park Drive, Wilmington, DE, United States

Ring in the New Year by joining the national First Day Hike movement with a guided ‘hike’ through the zoo! […]

First Day Hikes

Brandywine Zoo 1001 North Park Drive, Wilmington, DE, United States

Ring in the New Year by joining the national First Day Hike movement with a guided ‘hike’ through the zoo! […]

Closed due to snow

Brandywine Zoo 1001 North Park Drive, Wilmington, DE, United States

Member Gathering & Annual Report

Blue Ball Barn 1914 West Park Drive, Wilmington, DE, United States

You are invited to learn about the behind-the-scenes activities and future plans for the Zoo from leaders of the Delaware Zoological Society, the non-profit that supports the mission of the Brandywine Zoo, […]

Birds & Bees Trivia Night (21+)

Brandywine Zoo Education Building 1001 North Park Drive, Wilmington, DE, United States

Celebrate Valentine’s Day in the wildest way by joining us for a fun adults-only trivia night at the zoo! Singles […]

Bird Walk: Great Backyard Bird Count

Brandywine Zoo Education Building 1001 North Park Drive, Wilmington, DE, United States

Join Brandywine Zoo staff and members of Delaware Ornithological Society for bird watching in and around Brandywine Park. Sightings will be reported for the GBBC, a global citizen science project. […]

Birds & Bees Trivia Night (21+)

Brandywine Zoo Education Building 1001 North Park Drive, Wilmington, DE, United States

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 […]

Spring Kick Off

Brandywine Zoo 1001 North Park Drive, Wilmington, DE, United States

Join us while we kick off our spring season! We're celebrating with zoo trivia for kids throughout the day, a self-guided scavenger hunt, special keeper talks, a raffle, and more! […]

Spring Kick Off

Brandywine Zoo 1001 North Park Drive, Wilmington, DE, United States

Join us while we kick off our spring season! We're celebrating with zoo trivia for kids throughout the day, a self-guided scavenger hunt, special keeper talks, a raffle, and more! […]

Zoobilee

Dupont Country Club 1001 Rockland Road, Wilmington, DE, United States

ZOOBILEE will be a fun-filled gala dinner dance celebrating the 120th Anniversary of the Brandywine Zoo and marking a commitment to funding the transformation of the zoo that will benefit […]

Scout Night

Brandywine Zoo 1001 North Park Drive, Wilmington, DE, United States

Enjoy an evening at the zoo for this specially designed event for scouts and their families! There will be activities […]

Litter Cleanups with the Brandywine Zoo

Brandywine Zoo Education Building 1001 North Park Drive, Wilmington, DE, United States

Help us make a difference! Join Brandywine Zoo Staff for seasonal litter cleanups around Wilmington. Gloves, bags, and litter pickers […]

Sensory Hour – Cancelled

Brandywine Zoo 1001 North Park Drive, Wilmington, DE, United States

Visit the zoo for a quiet hour in the morning to enjoy self-guided sensory-friendly stations in a less crowded atmosphere. […]

Stuffed Animal Clinic

Brandywine Zoo 1001 North Park Drive, Wilmington, DE, United States

Is your stuffed animal under the weather? Bring your favorite from home, or adopt one from the gift shop, to […]

Little Nature Explorers – Sold out

Brandywine Zoo 1001 North Park Drive, Wilmington, DE, United States

Do you and your child love playing outdoors? This 5-week series allows children aged 2 to 5 and their guardians to […]

Monarch Larva Monitoring Project

Brandywine Zoo Education Building 1001 North Park Drive, Wilmington, DE, United States

GOT MILKWEED? JOIN US FOR A WORKSHOP AT BRANDYWINE ZOO EDUCATION BUILDING. Monarch butterfly populations are declining. Native milkweed is […]

Little Nature Explorers

Brandywine Zoo 1001 North Park Drive, Wilmington, DE, United States

Do you and your child love playing outdoors? This 5-week series allows children aged 2 to 5 and their guardians to […]

Members Only Event – Rescheduled

Brandywine Zoo 1001 North Park Drive, Wilmington, DE, United States

Join us for our exclusive Members Only Event featuring tacos from The Stand and ice cream from Hy-point Farms, plus Keeper Talks, and more. […]

Earth Day: Party for the Planet

Brandywine Zoo 1001 North Park Drive, Wilmington, DE, United States

Celebrate Earth Day the Brandywine Zoo way by joining us for our annual Party for the Planet event! Hosted alongside […]

Little Nature Explorers

Brandywine Zoo 1001 North Park Drive, Wilmington, DE, United States

Do you and your child love playing outdoors? This 5-week series allows children aged 2 to 5 and their guardians to […]

Little Nature Explorers

Brandywine Zoo 1001 North Park Drive, Wilmington, DE, United States

Do you and your child love playing outdoors? This 5-week series allows children aged 2 to 5 and their guardians to […]

Little Nature Explorers

Brandywine Zoo 1001 North Park Drive, Wilmington, DE, United States

Do you and your child love playing outdoors? This 5-week series allows children aged 2 to 5 and their guardians to […]

Little Nature Explorers – Sold Out

Brandywine Zoo 1001 North Park Drive, Wilmington, DE, United States

Do you and your child love playing outdoors? This 5-week series allows children aged 2 to 5 and their guardians to […]

Guest Bartending Event at BBC Tavern and Grill

BBC Tavern & Grill 4019 Kennett Pike, Greenville, DE, United States

We invite you to join us and our guest bartenders for an evening of drinks and fun in supporting the Brandywine Zoo! This guest bartending event will be held at […]

Yoga at the Zoo

Brandywine Zoo 1001 North Park Drive, Wilmington, DE, United States

Join us for yoga in the pavilion overlooking the lemurs at the Brandywine Zoo. This special event is an all levels flow yoga class in the new semi-enclosed pavilion at […]

Little Nature Explorers – Sold Out

Brandywine Zoo 1001 North Park Drive, Wilmington, DE, United States

Do you and your child love playing outdoors? This 5-week series allows children aged 2 to 5 and their guardians to […]

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