Special Events
Events are free with paid admission unless otherwise noted.
APRIL
SCOUT NIGHT
SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 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 recommended.
FEE: $10/person (scouts, parents, and siblings)
PATCHES: Zoo Fun Patches available for $2 at the Gift Shop.
Earth Day: Party for the Planet
SATURDAY, APRIL 20, 10AM-3PM
Celebrate Earth Day the Brandywine Zoo way by joining us for our annual Party for the Planet event! Hosted alongside the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and other AZA-accredited institutions, Party for the Planet is one of the largest combined Earth Day celebrations in North America.
This year, we’re focusing on how to make every day Earth Day by reducing, reusing, recycling, and rethinking the plastics in your life. Partake in fun Earth Day themed activities, keeper talks, and more! Party for the Planet is included with regular zoo admission price.
MEMBERS ONLY EVENT – TACO TUESDAY
TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 5-7PM
Join us for our exclusive Members Only Event – Taco Tuesday – featuring tacos from The Stand Food Truck! We’ll also have Special Keeper Talks, crafts and activities, soft drinks, hot dogs and churros from our Snack Bar, and Encanto characters from All That Shimmers. Plus, face painting by Over the Rainbow will be available to a limited number of guests. Pre-registration required.
SPECIAL KEEPER TALKS
5:30pm at Madagascar
6:00pm at Red Pandas
MAY
Brandywine Zoo Online Auction
WEDNESDAY, MAY 1, 8AM – WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 9PM
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!
GUEST BARTENDING EVENT AT BBC TAVERN
AND GRILL
THURSDAY, MAY 2, 6-9PM
We invite you to join us and our guest bartenders for an evening of drinks, fun, and friendly rivalry in supporting the Brandywine Zoo!
BBC Tavern and Grill
4019 Kennett Pike
Greenville, DE 19807
BREW AT THE ZOO 21+
FRIDAY, MAY 31, 5:30-8:30PM
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, light fare from local restaurants, and ice cream from Hy-Point. Plus live music by Green Eggs and Jam and animal encounters from Animal Behavior and Conservation Connections. Food and beverages are included in admission ticket. Don’t miss the 50/50 Raffle and Raffle items.
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. Advanced tickets are available online. Must be 21+ to attend. Rain or shine. Pre-registration recommended. Tickets sell out quickly.
MEMBERS: $45
NON-MEMBERS: $55
ALCOHOL-FREE TICKET: $35
JUNE
SIP & STROLL
THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 5-7:30PM
FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENT FOR ALL AGES!
Sip & Stroll through the zoo and enjoy a laid-back evening at our Thursday night happy hour series. Craft beer will be available from Bellefonte Brewing, in addition to wine, and hard cider/seltzer. Each Sip will feature a local food vendor, and unique table vendors for browsing. Plus, our concession stand will have snacks and non-alcoholic beverage options.
This family friendly event will have animal encounters, live music, and fun for all ages! Limited number of tickets will be sold. Drink and food purchases sold separately.
MEMBERS: Adult $5, Children $3, Children under 3 FREE
NON-MEMBERS: Adults $10, Children $7, Children under 3 FREE
JULY
SIP & STROLL
THURSDAY, JULY 11, 5-7:30PM
FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENT FOR ALL AGES!
Sip & Stroll through the zoo and enjoy a laid-back evening at our Thursday night happy hour series. Craft beer will be available from Bellefonte Brewing, in addition to wine, and hard cider/seltzer. Each Sip will feature a local food vendor, and unique table vendors for browsing. Plus, our concession stand will have snacks and non-alcoholic beverage options.
This family friendly event will have animal encounters, live music, and fun for all ages! Limited number of tickets will be sold. Drink and food purchases sold separately.
MEMBERS: Adult $5, Children $3, Children under 3 FREE
NON-MEMBERS: Adults $10, Children $7, Children under 3 FREE
FAMILY FUN NIGHT
THURSDAY, JULY 25, 5-7PM
Special evening hours with a reduced admission fee of $2. Enjoy $1 hot dogs and $1 soft drinks.
MEMBERS: Free
NON-MEMBERS: $2, Children under 3 FREE
TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED AT THE GATE FOR THIS EVENT!
AUGUST
SIP & STROLL
THURSDAY, AUGUST 8, 5-7:30PM
FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENT FOR ALL AGES!
Sip & Stroll through the zoo and enjoy a laid-back evening at our Thursday night happy hour series. Craft beer will be available from Bellefonte Brewing, in addition to wine, and hard cider/seltzer. Each Sip will feature a local food vendor, and unique table vendors for browsing. Plus, our concession stand will have snacks and non-alcoholic beverage options.
This family friendly event will have animal encounters, live music, and fun for all ages! Limited number of tickets will be sold. Drink and food purchases sold separately.
MEMBERS: Adult $5, Children $3, Children under 3 FREE
NON-MEMBERS: Adults $10, Children $7, Children under 3 FREE
FAMILY FUN NIGHT
THURSDAY, AUGUST 29, 5-7PM
Special evening hours with a reduced admission fee of $2. Enjoy $1 hot dogs and $1 soft drinks.
MEMBERS: Free
NON-MEMBERS: $2, Children under 3 FREE
TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED AT THE GATE FOR THIS EVENT!
SEPTEMBER
SIP & STROLL
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 5-7:30PM
FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENT FOR ALL AGES!
Sip & Stroll through the zoo and enjoy a laid-back evening at our Thursday night happy hour series. Craft beer will be available from Bellefonte Brewing, in addition to wine, and hard cider/seltzer. Each Sip will feature a local food vendor, and unique table vendors for browsing. Plus, our concession stand will have snacks and non-alcoholic beverage options.
This family friendly event will have animal encounters, live music, and fun for all ages! Limited number of tickets will be sold. Drink and food purchases sold separately.
MEMBERS: Adult $5, Children $3, Children under 3 FREE
NON-MEMBERS: Adults $10, Children $7, Children under 3 FREE