Special Events
OCTOBER
Migratory Bird Day
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11, 10AM-3PM
It’s migration season for many of the birds with which we’ve shared spring and summer. They are flying to destinations in Central and South America where food will be abundant as we experience winter here. To celebrate this fascinating feat, we have a Migratory Bird Day event.
This year’s theme “Shared Spaces: Building Bird-friendly Cities and Communities” emphasizes the importance of sustainable urban planning to protect habitats and create healthy ecosystems within our cities.
At the zoo, you will learn how to help with actions like window strike prevention, creating habitat, and cutting down on both light and plastic pollution while also visiting with experts in the field of bird conservation. Plus, have all your bird feeder questions answered by the owner of Wild Birds Unlimited in Hockessin!
Boo at the Zoo
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18 & SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19, 10AM-3PM
Celebrate halloween zoo-style with this merry, not scary event. All are invited to wear costumes while visiting the zoo animals. Be sure to stop by the welcome table to get your activity guide and vendor passport to receive a stamp from each table vendor!
Please bring your own bag. We’ll have plenty of treats and activities for the trick-or-treaters and festive decorations for photo-ops. Brandywine Zoo members receive a discount for this event! Library passes, guest passes or any other promotion will not be accepted. Tickets available at the door and online. Online purchase are recommended.
Member: $4
Non-member: $8
Age 2 and under: Free
Spirits at the Zoo
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24, 5:30-8PM
Celebrate halloween at the zoo for an evening of holiday revelry.
Enjoy spooky cocktails, light nibbles, and bewitching entertainment with live music by Green Eggs and Jam. Wear your costumes to be entered into the costume contest with prizes, or just come and enjoy! Costume Contest contestants will be limited. If you’d like to enter the Costume Contest, please arrive by 6:30pm to add your name. Contest will start on the stage at 7pm.
Tickets include admission and entertainment. Drink and food purchases sold separately. Drink tickets ($6) and silicone cups can be purchased at the ticket window or snack bar. Special thanks to Dogfish Head Beer & Benevolence for their generous donation of beer and canned cocktails!
Member: $5
Non-member:$10
NOVEMBER
Creepy & Crawly Trivia Night (21+)
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14 & SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 5:30-7:30PM
The spooky season doesn’t have to be over yet! Join us for a fun 21 and up trivia night at the zoo. Test your knowledge about the animal world’s most notorious creepy crawlies. Plus, meet some of Brandywine Zoo’s Ambassador Animals up close. Drinks and snacks will be provided. The winning team will bring home a special prize and trophy!
Group of 2: $35
Group of Four: $65
DECEMBER
Santa at the Zoo
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6 & SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7, 10AM-12:30PM
Please select from two available time slots
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.
Special Guests – Wilbur Elementary Choir will perform at our Wildlife Amphitheater on Saturday, 12/6, 11:15am-12:00pm.
All guests, members children and adults, 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.
Member: $4
Non-Member: $8
Age 3 and under: FREE
JANUARY
Rest & Revelry Trivia Night (21+)
FRIDAY, JANUARY 9 & SATURDAY, JANUARY 10, 5:30-7:30PM
Start the new year with a creature challenge! Join us for a 21 and up trivia night at the zoo. Test your knowledge about the animal world’s restful winters and rowdy play times. Plus, meet some of Brandywine Zoo’s ambassador animals up close.
Drinks and snacks will be provided. The winning team will bring home a special prize and trophy!
Group of 2: $35
Group of Four: $65
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.