Special Events
APRIL
Earth Day: Party for the Planet
SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 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. Partake in fun Earth Day themed activities, keeper talks, and more!
Party for the Planet is included with regular zoo admission price.
MAY
Brandywine Zoo Online Auction
FRIDAY, MAY 1, 8AM-FRIDAY, 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!
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!
Guest Bartending Event at BBC Tavern & Grill
THURSDAY, MAY 7, 6-9PM
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.
Celebrate Birds!
SATURDAY, MAY 9, 9-11:30AM
Spend World Migratory Bird Day learning about and looking for birds during this new event! Gather in the Education Building for some bird-friendly coffee while watching an excerpt from the documentary Birders: The Central Park Effect. Following an opportunity to discuss the film, Joe Francis, President of the Delaware Ornithological Society, will lead us on a birding walk around the zoo in Brandywine Park. Bring binoculars if you have them! There will be a limited supply available for those who don’t or forget. All sightings will be reported through eBird, a global citizen science project.
To RSVP email [email protected].
Spring Native Plant Sale
SATURDAY, MAY 23, SUNDAY, MAY 24, MONDAY, MAY 25, 10-2PM
Stop by to purchase a six pack of plants native to this area and great for pollinators. Not only are there flowers to provide nectar and pollen, but this year a type of sedge is included too. It is a host plant for grass skippers, a group of small butterflies.
Plants are provided by North Creek Nurseries and do not contain neonicotinoids.
JUNE
Members Only Event
THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 5-7PM
Visit the Brandywine Zoo after hours! Join us for our exclusive Members Only Event featuring Phung from Animal Behavior and Conservation Connections with his free flight birds, airbrush tattoos from Wildflower Artist, light refreshments, activities from Hagley Museum and more.
Registration opens May 1. Pre-registration is required. RSVP by June 10.
Sip & Stroll
THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 5-7:30PM
Sip & Stroll is a family friendly happy hour series. Sip & Stroll through the zoo at our family friendly happy hour series, June through October. Each Sip 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.
Members: Adult $5, Youth $3
Non-members: Adults $10, Youth $7
Age 2 and under: Free
JULY
Family Fun Night
THURSDAY, JULY 16, 5-7PM
Special evening hours with a reduced admission fee of $2. Enjoy $1 hot dogs and $1 soft drinks. Library passes, guest passes, or any other promotion will not be accepted.
Members: Free
Non-members: $2
Children 2 and under: Free
TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED AT THE GATE FOR THIS EVENT!
Sip & Stroll
THURSDAY, JULY 23, 5-7:30PM
Sip & Stroll is a family friendly happy hour series. Sip & Stroll through the zoo at our family friendly happy hour series, June through October. Each Sip 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.
Members: Adult $5, Youth $3
Non-members: Adults $10, Youth $7
Age 2 and under: Free
AUGUST
Sip & Stroll
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 5-7:30PM
Sip & Stroll is a family friendly happy hour series. Sip & Stroll through the zoo at our family friendly happy hour series, June through October. Each Sip 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.
Members: Adult $5, Youth $3
Non-members: Adults $10, Youth $7
Age 2 and under: Free
SEPTEMBER
Brew at the Zoo
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 5:30-8PM
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.
Tickets go on sale July 1.
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.