Special Events
AUGUST
Zoo Tunes
SELECT WEEDAYS IN AUGUST, 12-1PM
Join us for Zoo Tunes on select weekdays at noon! This concert series features a variety of local musicians and various music genres and is free with zoo admission.
Wednesday, August 5: Sam Smick – Cancelled
Tuesday, August 11: Vernon James Jr.
Wednesday, August 12: John Gallagher
Tuesday, August 18: Sam Smick
Wednesday, August 19: Jamie Parker
Sip & Stroll
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 5-7:30PM
Sip & Stroll through the zoo and visit with the animals at our family-friendly happy hour event.
This evening event will feature a local food vendor and live music, along with adult beverages, including craft beer and wine. Plus, our concession stand will be open with snacks and soft drinks. This event is rain or shine.
Members: Adult $5, Youth $3
Non-members: Adults $10, Youth $7
Age 2 and under: Free
SEPTEMBER
Brew at the Zoo
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 5-8PM
Lively, After Hours Fundraiser at the Brandywine Zoo!
Visit the zoo after hours for this outdoor FUNdraiser event which includes a variety of beer, wine and spirit tastings from numerous vendors, and light fare from local restaurants. Plus live music by Spokey Speaky. Food and beverages are included in admission ticket. Don’t miss the 50/50 Raffle and Raffle baskets.
OCTOBER
Boo at the Zoo
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17 & SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18, 10AM-3PM
Celebrate Halloween zoo-style with this merry, not scary event. All are invited to wear costumes while visiting the zoo animals. Please bring your own bag. We’ll have plenty of treats and activities for the trick-or-treaters and festive decorations for photo-ops.
Tickets available online and at the door. Online purchase recommended. Library passes, guest passes, or any other promotion will not be accepted.
Members: Free
Non-members: $8
Children 2 and under: Free
Sip & Stroll
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 5-7:30PM
Sip & Stroll through the zoo and visit with the animals at our family-friendly happy hour event.
This evening event will feature a local food vendor and live music, along with adult beverages, including craft beer and wine. Plus, our concession stand will be open with snacks and soft drinks. This event is rain or shine.
Members: Adult $5, Youth $3
Non-members: Adults $10, Youth $7
Age 2 and under: Free
NOVEMBER
Scout Night
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 & 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.
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
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.