Special Events
Events are free with paid admission unless otherwise noted.
May
Member’s Night
Wednesday, May 18, 5-7pm
Join us at the Brandywine Zoo for our exclusive Member’s Night party featuring free sundaes from Woodside Creamery, fun airbrush tattoos, animal encounters, and more!
Spring Plant Sale
May 28 – 30 | 10am – 2pm
Buying native plants is a great way to support the pollinators that visit your home!
Luckily, we have a plant sale this month for that very reason. Stop by the zoo front gate (zoo admission is not required) to purchase a 6-pack of butterfly weed, cardinal flower, and black-eyed Susan plant plugs for $30.
Bees, butterflies, and songbirds will enjoy the pollen, nectar, and seeds the colorful flowers produce. There will also be seed bombs and rain barrels available. Your generosity helps fund the many conservation programs in which the zoo participates!
June
Brew at the Zoo 2022
Friday, June 3, 5:30-8:30pm
ALL AGES ARE WELCOME!
LIVELY, AFTER HOURS FUNDRAISER AT THE ZOO.
Enjoy a variety of beer, wine and spirits from numerous vendors, light fare provided by local restaurants, and topped off by Hy-Point ice cream. Food and beverages are included in admission ticket. Live music by Spokey Speaky. Brew at the Zoo is a fundraiser for the Delaware Zoological Society. Your ticket purchase helps further the zoo’s mission of conservation and education.
Pride Day
Saturday, June 25, 10am-4pm
It’s Pride Day with the animals. Wear your pride gear to the zoo for a fun day of educational programming, a scavenger hunt, crafts, other cool activities, and a chance to enter a raffle to win a free prize. Joining us for Pride Day will be The Hagley Museum, Downtown YMCA, Delaware Contemporary, and Hy-Point ice cream.
General Admission applies
Sip & Stroll
Wednesday, June 29, 5-7pm
Sip & Stroll through the Zoo with PRIDE and enjoy an adult beverage from Bellefonte Brewing and others, as well as ice cream from Hy-Point. This family friendly event will have fun animal encounters and activities for all ages! Limited number of tickets will be sold. Drink purchases sold separately.
July
Family Fun Night
Thursday, July 14, 5-7pm
Special evening hours hosted by 93.7 FM WSTW. Meet radio personalities and enjoy special games, activities, and ice cream from Hy-Point!
Fee: $1 admission for everyone. $1 hot dogs and soft drinks, too! Free parking
Tickets must be purchased at the gate for this event!
Sip & Stroll
Wednesday, July 27, 5-7pm
Sip & Stroll through the Zoo and enjoy an adult beverage from Bellefonte Brewing and others, as well as ice cream from Hy-Point. This family friendly event will have fun animal encounters and activities for all ages! Limited number of tickets will be sold. Drink purchases sold separately.
August
Sip & Stroll
Wednesday, August 31, 5-7pm
Sip & Stroll through the Zoo and enjoy an adult beverage from Bellefonte Brewing and others, as well as ice cream from Hy-Point. This family friendly event will have fun animal encounters and activities for all ages! Limited number of tickets will be sold. Drink purchases sold separately.
September
Zippity Zoo Days
Saturday, September 10 & Sunday, September 11, 10am-4pm
Enjoy a special artsy weekend at the Brandywine Zoo during the Brandywine Festival of Arts! During Zippity Zoo Days, shuttle buses will be available from Abessino Stadium and Salesianum School.
Special admission rate during Festival: $5/person
Tickets must be purchased at the gate for this event!
Sip & Stroll
Wednesday, September 14, 5-7pm
Sip & Stroll through the Zoo and enjoy an adult beverage from Bellefonte Brewing and others, as well as ice cream from Hy-Point. This family friendly event will have fun animal encounters and activities for all ages! Limited number of tickets will be sold. Drink purchases sold separately.
Clues at the Zoo: An Escape Room Experience
Saturday, September 24, 4:30-7:30pm
Recommended for ages 15+
Join us at the Brandywine Zoo for a special escape room-style adventure! Grab your family or friends and get ready to hunt for clues and solve some puzzles. This event is recommended for ages 15+. Snacks and beverages (including alcohol for those 21 and over) will be available for purchase. To participate, this event requires one cell phone with data per group to watch videos and complete tasks. Phone charging stations and WI-FI are not available at the zoo.
The Raptor!
Warning: Guests of the Brandywine Zoo should be on the lookout for the notorious thief The Raptor! Her team pulled off the sapphire heist at the New Brandywine Bank during our Clues at the Zoo event last October, and rumor has it she’s planning another big job soon.
Members: $20 | Non-members: $25
Sip & Stroll
Wednesday, September 28, 5-7pm
Sip & Stroll through the Zoo and enjoy an adult beverage from Bellefonte Brewing and others, as well as ice cream from Hy-Point. This family friendly event will have fun animal encounters and activities for all ages! Limited number of tickets will be sold. Drink purchases sold separately.
October
Boo at the Zoo
Friday, October 21, Saturday, October 22 & Sunday, October 23, 10am-3pm
Celebrate Halloween Brandywine Zoo-style with this merry, not scary, event. All are invited to wear costumes while visiting the zoo animals. Plenty of treats and activities. Kids will receive a pre-packaged treat bag at the end! Members DO NOT need to register for this event! Tickets available at door and online. Online purchase recommended.
Members: Free | Non-members: $7/person | Children under 3: Free
December
Santa at the Zoo
Saturday, December 3 & Sunday, December 4, 10am-12pm
Get your photos with Santa at this Winter Wonderland event! Enjoy a holiday treat, free hot chocolate and fun holiday activities!.Members MUST register for this event! Tickets available at the door and online. Online purchase recommended.
Members: Free | Non-members: $7/person
