Brandywine Zoo

Yoga at the Zoo
2026-05-09 09:00 - 10:00 UTC | Brandywine Zoo, 1001 North Park Drive, Wilmington, DE, 19802, United States
Join us for yoga in the pavilion overlooking the lemurs at the Brandywine Zoo. This special event is a one hour All Levels Flow Yoga class in the semi-enclosed pavilion at the Brandywine Zoo. This event includes yoga and admission to the zoo!

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Guest Bartending Event at BBC Tavern & Grill
2026-05-07 18:00 - 21:00 | BBC Tavern & Grill, 4019 Kennett Pike, Greenville, DE, 19807, 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 BBC Tavern and Grill located at 4019 Kennett Pike, Greenville, DE 19807.
Help us reach our goal of $15,000! If you can’t make it out to the event please consider making a donation. All funds raised go directly to support the Brandywine Zoo.
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Little Nature Explorers
2026-05-06 09:15 - 10:00, 2026-05-03 09:15 - 10:00 | Brandywine Zoo, 1001 North Park Drive, Wilmington, DE, 19802, United States
Do you and your child love playing outdoors? This multi-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 activities, singing, and a storybook. Each week will learn about a different animal at the Zoo. Sign up for Sunday or Wednesday classes.
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Due to limited space, a maximum of 2 adults can attend class per family. Class is limited in size and will take place outdoors, so dress for the weather.
Ticket Fee: $15 per child for each class.
Programs within the same week will cover the same topic/animal.
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Shadfest
2026-05-03 11:00 - 16:00 | Brandywine Park, 1080 N. Park Dr, Wilmington, DE, 19802, United States
An annual celebration of the Brandywine River and return of the American Shad, presented by the Brandywine River Restoration Trust. Join us for a day of environmental advocacy, stewardship, fun and festivities. Enjoy food & adult beverage vendors, sustainable arts & crafts vendors, fishing lessons & games for kids, face/body painting, music & fun.
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Brandywine Zoo Online Auction
2026-05-01 08:00 - 2026-05-15 21:00 | Brandywine Zoo, 1001 North Park Drive, Wilmington, DE, 19802, United States
The Delaware Zoological Society is a dedicated partner of the Brandywine Zoo and supports its mission to engage in, and inspire wildlife conservation. Our Vision is simple: Play, Learn, Conserve, Explore, and Enjoy! But we can’t do that without your help!
The Delaware Zoological Society is holding an Online Auction to raise money for the Brandywine Zoo. Stay tuned as we highlight some fabulous and one of a kind items up for bid soon!
Thank you for your continued support and thanks to everyone who has donated auction items!
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Earth Day: Party for the Planet
2026-04-25 10:00 - 15:00 | Brandywine Zoo, 1001 North Park Drive, Wilmington, DE, 19802, United States
Due to some unforeseen April showers, our Party for the Planet event will no longer be taking place as planned. However, we will still be celebrating by giving away free native plants while supplies last!
Party for the Planet is included with regular zoo admission price.

Earth Day Litter Clean-up
2026-04-22 10:00 - 13:00 | Brandywine Zoo, 1001 North Park Drive, Wilmington, DE, 19802, United States
Cleaning up the earth provides a reward in itself, but earning a free cup of coffee too? Even better! Spend some time on Earth Day ridding the environment of problematic trash while choosing your own adventure through the neighborhood to Scout Cafe. Head to the zoo or Jefferson Street Center any time between 10a and 1p to start, gather your supplies, then decide on your route to the cafe. Spreading out will bring the most impact, so try not to follow anyone else cleaning up. After turning in your trash, enjoy a free drip coffee and feel good about what you’ve accomplished!

Brandywine Zoo Litter Getters!
2026-04-19 09:00 - 10:30, 2026-03-15 09:00 - 10:30 | Brandywine Zoo Education Building, 1001 North Park Drive, Wilmington, DE, 19802, United States
Join Brandywine Zoo Staff for monthly litter cleanups around our part of Wilmington. Through citizen science, you will collect data about what we find that is later submitted to the Ocean Conservancy! Gloves, bags, and litter pickers will be provided. Please wear closed-toed shoes and comfortable clothing. You are welcome to bring a reusable water bottle and your own gloves. Meeting location: Education Building
Questions? Email us at communityengagement@brandywinezoo.org
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Stuffed Animal Vet Clinic
2026-04-18 10:00 - 13:00 | Brandywine Zoo, 1001 North Park Drive, Wilmington, DE, 19802, 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 be examined, bandaged or given ‘medicine’ to make sure they have a clean bill of health!
Free with zoo admission! No registration necessary.

Park-it Market
2026-04-12 10:00 - 12:00 | DE
Brandywine Zoo and Plastic Free Delaware invite you to participate in a free market and help divert usable goods from the landfill. Pop the trunk, or setup a table or blanket, in the parking lot by the Jasper Crane Rose Garden. Folks can then shop and take items at no charge. You don’t have to provide goods to shop for them, anyone is welcome! Once the market closes, you must take anything left with you. Registration is full, but you are welcome to shop the events.

Sensory Hour
2026-04-12 09:00 - 10:00 | Brandywine Zoo, 1001 North Park Drive, Wilmington, DE, 19802, 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 sensitivities. Advance registration is required. Registration will close the day before the event. Members can attend for free by emailing DEAI@brandywinezoo.org
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Scout Night: Sold Out!
2026-04-04 16:30 - 19:00 | DE
Our next Scout Night will be November 7. If you would like to be added to the Scout mailing list to receive an email when registration for the fall Scout Night opens, please email meghan.hoopes@delaware.gov.
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Saturday Discoveries
2026-03-28 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-14 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-02-28 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-02-14 14:00 - 15:00 | Brandywine Zoo Education Building, 1001 North Park Drive, Wilmington, DE, 19802, United States
Join us in our Education Building for an educational series for ages 10 and up! Each hour-long session we’ll deep dive into a particular topic with hands-on learning activities, meeting an ambassador animal, and more!
This program is held every other Saturday at 2:00-3:00pm in the Education Building across the street from the Zoo entrance. This program is designed for middle and high schoolers. Kids under 10 may not attend. One adult per family may accompany their child for no charge. Children/teens may attend alone if they are signed in by a parent/guardian at the Education Building at the start of each program. Teens driving on their own may check themselves in.
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DE Children's Theatre Performance
2026-03-21 10:30 - 11:30 | Brandywine Zoo, 1001 North Park Drive, Wilmington, DE, 19802, United States
Delaware Children’s Theatre is performing Madagascar: The Musical this month. They will be bringing their lead performers to do a small performance at the Stage followed by a character Meet & Greet in the pavilion.
Free with zoo admission

Stuffed Animal Sleepover
2026-03-21 10:00 - 15:00 | Brandywine Zoo Education Building, 1001 North Park Drive, Wilmington, DE, 19802, United States
Would your stuffed animal like to sleepover at the Zoo? We are excited to announce our first Stuffed Animal Sleepover! Drop off your stuffed animal to the Education Building anytime Saturday 10am-3pm. Stuffies will say hello to Zoo animals, get a special behind-the-scenes tour, take group photos, and spend the night in our Education Building.
Stuffies can be picked up at our Education Building anytime Sunday 10am-3pm and photos from the event will be shared afterwards.
Free, no admission needed.

Spring Kick off
2026-03-01 10:00 - 15:00 | Brandywine Zoo, 1001 North Park Drive, Wilmington, DE, 19802, United States
Join us while we kick off our spring season! We’re celebrating with zoo trivia for kids, a self-guided scavenger hunt, keeper talks, a raffle, and more! This event is included with regular zoo admission price.
Reduced admission fee: $5/person adults, $4/person seniors and $3/person youth.

Storytime Series: Animals in Winter
2026-02-22 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-02-15 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-02-08 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-02-01 10:30 - 11:00 | Brandywine Zoo Education Building, 1001 North Park Drive, Wilmington, DE, 19802, United States
Join Zoo educators at our Education Building for a special Storytime series! Each week will feature a different storybook reading about animals in winter and corresponding activity, such as a movement game, craft, or meeting an animal ambassador that lives behind the scenes.

This program is held on Sunday mornings at 10:30am in the Education Building across the street from the Zoo entrance. This program is designed for toddlers/preschool-aged children and their families. Each person attending requires a program ticket, and children must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited.
Ticket price: $5/person
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Birds & Bees Trivia Night
2026-02-21 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-02-20 17:30 - 19:30 | Brandywine Zoo Education Building, 1001 North Park Drive, Wilmington, DE, 19802, 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 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
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Education Open House
2026-02-14 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Brandywine Zoo Education Building, 1001 North Park Drive, Wilmington, DE, 19802, United States
Ever wonder what’s in the Brandywine Zoo Education Building? Join us this winter during our Open House hours. Play in the newly refurbished classroom, learn more about our programs, see our biofact collection, and more.
This program is free! Walk-ups are welcome; no registration required.

Bird ID Walk: Great Backyard Bird Count
2026-02-14 09:00 - 10:30 | Brandywine Zoo, 1001 North Park Drive, Wilmington, DE, 19802, United States
Join zoo staff and members of the DE Ornithological Society for a bird ID walk in Brandywine Park. Winter birding can reveal a variety of species since there aren’t leaves on the trees or bushes for them to hide amongst. Of course, we’ll be looking for waterfowl along the river as well! The walk will commence after a viewing of Bird Joy, a short documentary about John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge in Philadelphia. Meet at the Education Building by 9a and bring binoculars if you have them. Some spares will be on hand if not. All ages and levels of birding are welcome!
RSVP: communityengagement@brandywinezoo.org or call 302-407-4406.
