Wilmington, Delaware: The Brandywine Zoo celebrated its 120th Anniversary with a fundraiser dinner dance at the Dupont Country Club on Saturday night, March 22, 2025.
Funds raised will support the transformation of the zoo that will benefit the animals, guests, and community. Plans at https://brandywinezoo.org/reimagined/
HIGHLIGHTS:
The Brandywine Zoo Champion Award was awarded to Mr. Verino Pettinaro, a well-known Delaware businessman (retired) for his dedication and support over the years that have made a lasting impact on the Brandywine Zoo.
Message from Dan Ashe, President of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). (The Brandywine Zoo is an accredited member of the AZA)
OVERVIEW:
Guests at this SOLD-OUT event enjoyed dancing to the fabulous What The Funk band, cocktail hour with silent auction, delicious dinner, an enticing five-item live auction, and the presentation of The Brandywine Zoo Champion Award.
OFFICIALS IN ATTENDANCE:
Delaware Governor, Matt Meyer. ESQ.
Delaware Lieutenant Governor, Kyle Evans Gay, ESQ
Delaware Department of Natural Resources & Environmental Control (DNREC), Secretary Greg Patterson
Delaware State Senator Dan Cruce
Delaware State Senator Nicole Poore
Delaware Representative Krista Griffiths
Delaware Representative Debra Heffernan
New Castle County Executive, Marcus Henry
SPONSORS:
- EVERGREEN WASTE SERVICES
- DELMARVA POWER – AN EXCELON COMPANY
- WSFS BANK
- KIZMET STUDIOS
UNDERWRITERS
- Nancy Horisk and Scott Sherr
- Chief Justice E. Norman Veasey & Suzy Veasey
- Barnes and Thornburg LLP
- CDA Engineering, Inc.
- GEO-TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATES, INC.
- WL Gore
- Bruce Miller
- Prickett, Jones & Elliott
- BPGS
ABOUT THE BRANDYWINE ZOO
The Brandywine Zoo is located at 1001 North Park Drive in Brandywine Park Wilmington. The Brandywine Zoo features animals from the tropical and temperate areas of North and South America, Asia, and Africa. The zoo provides numerous learning experiences, conservation projects, community outreach programs, and special events for all ages throughout the year. The purpose of the Brandywine Zoo is to engage and inspire wildlife conservation. For every guest and every visit, we strive to inspire awe, understanding, and action for wildlife. Website: www.brandywinezoo.org
The Brandywine Zoo is managed by the Delaware Division of Parks and Recreation with the support of the Delaware Zoological Society. The Brandywine Zoo is the only zoo in Delaware accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums. This accreditation is the mark of excellence that assures the public that the Brandywine Zoo meets or exceeds professional standards in animal care, education, visitor services, programming, and conservation.
