Free Family Experiences
Brandywine Zoo programs change frequently to include new and exciting adventures around every corner. The following are free programs with your paid admission. Programs are subject to cancellation or change pending staff availability and animal health.
Visit the Lemurs
DAILY 10:30AM
Come to the Madagascar exhibit everyday at 10:30am to see the lemurs at their most active and watch them forage around the exhibit for their morning meal. Lemurs may be out later on some days or not at all on colder days.
Sensory Hour
SATURDAY, MAY 10
FRIDAY, JUNE 13
SUNDAY, JULY 6
SATURDAY, AUGUST 16;
9-10AM
Visit the zoo for a quiet hour in the morning to enjoy self-guided sensory-friendly stations in a less crowded atmosphere. This program is ideal for guests who may experience sensory sensitivities. Advance registration is required. Registration will close the day the before the event. Members can attend for free by emailing [email protected]
Keeper Talks
MARCH-MAY: WEEKENDS 11:30AM & 1:30PM
JUNE-AUGUST: DAILY 11:30AM & 1:30PM
SEPTEMBER: THURSDAY & FRIDAY 11:30AM & WEEKENDS 11:30AM & 1:30PM
OCTOBER: WEEKENDS 11:30AM & 1:30PM
NOVEMBER: WEEKENDS 11:30AM
Join our keepers for weekly chats about the animals in the Zoo. Topics and animals change weekly, so there’s always something new to learn about our wild friends!
Creature Features
APRIL-OCTOBER: WEEKENDS 11AM
Join a zoo educator to meet a scaled, furry, or prickly friend, ask questions and learn more about these education animal ambassadors who live at the zoo. Featured animals change daily. Weather permitting, 50˚+
Storytime
JUNE-AUGUST: THURSDAYS 10:30AM
Join us Thursdays as we read and learn about animals. Each week will be a different book, so come back every week to read them all! Storytime will take place outdoors in the Wildlife Amphitheater.
