Special Events
JULY
You and the Zoo: A History of the Brandywine Zoo Exhibit at Blue Ball Barn
TUESDAY, JULY 1-THURSDAY JULY 31, 8AM-4PM
You’re invited to walk through 120 years of Brandywine Zoo history at this special exhibit at the Blue Ball Barn on the occasion of the zoo’s 120 anniversary in Wilmington.
This exhibit displays photographs, artifacts, and artwork created by animals that have called it home. Exhibit opens on July 1.
Free with paid park entrance fee (fee is $4 per car with Delaware plates and $8 per car with out-of-state-plates.)
Family Fun Night
THURSDAY, JULY 10, 5-7PM
Special evening hours with a reduced admission fee of $2. Enjoy $1 hot dogs and $1 soft drinks. Plus ice cream from Hy-point!
TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED AT THE GATE FOR THIS EVENT!
Member: Free
Non-member: $2
Children 2 & under: FREE
Folk Art Friday
FRIDAY, JULY 11, 5-8PM
Visit the Blue Ball Barn for a family friendly evening of art, live music, games, and food, featuring the Brandywine Zoo’s 120th Anniversary History Exhibit!
Live music by McMark and Company and enjoy food trucks La Casa De Lulu and Ma Ada.
Sip & Stroll
THURSDAY, JULY 24, 5-7:30PM
Sip & Stroll through the zoo at our family friendly happy hour series, June through September. 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.
Limited number of tickets will be sold. Drink and food purchases sold separately. Drink tickets ($6) and silicone cups can be purchased at the ticket window or snack bar.
Member: Adult $5, Youth $3
Non-member: Adults $10, Youth $7
Age 2 and under: Free
AUGUST
Sip & Stroll
THURSDAY, AUGUST 21, 5-7:30PM
Sip & Stroll through the zoo at our family friendly happy hour series, June through September. 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.
Limited number of tickets will be sold. Drink and food purchases sold separately. Drink tickets ($6) and silicone cups can be purchased at the ticket window or snack bar.
Member: Adult $5, Youth $3
Non-member: Adults $10, Youth $7
Age 2 and under: Free
SEPTEMBER
Sip & Stroll
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 5-7:30PM
Sip & Stroll through the zoo at our family friendly happy hour series, June through September. 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.
Limited number of tickets will be sold. Drink and food purchases sold separately. Drink tickets ($6) and silicone cups can be purchased at the ticket window or snack bar.
Member: Adult $5, Youth $3
Non-member: Adults $10, Youth $7
Age 2 and under: Free
OCTOBER
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. Plenty of treats and activities. Bring your own bag for treats. We’ll have 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 door and online. Online purchase recommended.
Member: $4 | Non-member: $8 | Children 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 and liquid libations, light nibbles, and bewitching entertainment with live music by Green Eggs and Jam. Costumes are encouraged! 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
Scout Night
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 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 required.
FEE: $10/person (scouts, parents, and siblings)
PATCHES: Zoo Fun Patches available for $2 at the Gift Shop.
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. Members MUST register for this event! Tickets available at the door and online. Online purchase recommended. All guests, both children and adults, must register for this event! 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.
