Events

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

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! Join one of our educators for a free half-hour tour […]

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! Join one of our educators for a free half-hour tour […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 and learning stations geared toward scout requirements. This program takes […]

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 will be provided. Please wear close-toed shoes and comfortable clothing. […]

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. This program is ideal for guests who may experience sensory […]

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 get a checkup with our zoo staff. Your stuffie will […]

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 make discoveries outdoors together. Each 45-minute class includes nature-based, child-directed […]

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 essential to their survival. If you have it at home, […]

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