Join us for
Storytime Series: Animals in Winter
Sundays, January 11 – February 22, 10:30-11am
Welcome to the
Brandywine Zoo!
The Brandywine Zoo is less than five acres and located in Wilmington, Delaware, along the Brandywine River in beautiful Brandywine Park. The Zoo is open 10am to 4pm (last admission at 3:30pm). 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 a member of the Association of Zoos & Aquariums and is one of over 240 accredited zoos and aquariums in North America, a distinction that marks its commitment to providing excellent care for animals, a great experience for the visitor, and a better future for all living things.
Upcoming
Programs & Events
Storytime Series: Animals in Winter
Sundays, January 11 – February 22, 10:30-11am
Join Zoo educators at our Education Building for a special Storytime series! Each week will feature a different storybook reading about animals in winter and corresponding activity, such as a movement game, craft, or meeting an animal ambassador that lives behind the scenes. This program is designed for toddlers/preschool-aged children and their families. Each person attending requires a program ticket, and children must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited.
Member Gathering & Annual Report
Thursday, January 22, 5:30-7pm
Blue Ball Barn, 1914 W. Park Drive, Wilmington, Delaware
You are invited to learn about the behind-the-scenes activities and future plans for the Zoo from leaders of the Delaware Zoological Society, the non-profit that supports the mission of the Brandywine Zoo, and leaders of the Brandywine Zoo. After a half hour of speakers, there will be questions from attendees and discussions.
Light refreshments will be served. The program is geared to adults. There are no activities planned for children, but they are welcome to attend. The event is free, but attendees must register in advance.
Saturday Discoveries
Every Other Saturday, January 31 – March 28, 2-3pm
Join us in our Education Building for an educational series for ages 10 and up!
Each hour-long session we’ll deep dive into a particular topic with hands-on learning activities, meeting an ambassador animal, and more! This program is designed for middle and high schoolers. Kids under 10 may not attend. One adult per family may accompany their child for no charge.
Education Open House
Saturdays, January, 24, 1-3pm; January 31, 10am-12pm; February 7, 1-3pm; Tuesday, February 24, 10am-12pm
Ever wonder what’s in the Brandywine Zoo Education Building? Join us this winter during our Open House hours. Play in the newly refurbished classroom, learn more about our programs, see our biofact collection, and more.
This program is free! Walk-ups are welcome; no registration required.
Birds & Bees Trivia Night
Friday, February 20 & Saturday, February 21, 5:30-7:30pm
Celebrate Valentine’s Day in the wildest way by joining us for a fun, adults-only trivia night at the zoo! Singles and sweethearts 21 and up are invited to test your knowledge about mating, dating, and reproduction in the animal world. Plus, meet some of Brandywine Zoo’s ambassador animals up close.
Drinks and snacks will be provided. The team with the most knowledge about ‘the birds and the bees’ will bring home a special trophy!
Scout Night
Saturday, April 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 highly recommended! Scout Night often sells out; we recommend purchasing your tickets early. Registration opens in early February.
Become a Docent
Apply by January 31
Come be a part of life at the Brandywine Zoo! As a Docent, you’ll guide guests through the world of wildlife, answer questions about or narrate animal behavior and be a part of creating or sustaining the lifelong love of animals in our guests. Docents are a very important part of our education team As a zoo docent, you’ll be a member of a critical group that assists staff in making sure our guests walk out of the zoo more knowledgeable and prepared to think about our animals and conservation solutions out in the world.
Support the Annual Fund
We greatly appreciate your support. The Delaware Zoological Society (DZS) is the nonprofit partner for the Brandywine Zoo. In addition to supporting our education and conservation mission, contributions to DZS are used to improve facilities for the zoo animals. Click on the secure donation button below to make your contribution to The Annual Fund. Your contribution is tax-deductible.
Become a Member
- Free admission each time you visit for a 12/24 month period (some special event exclusions)
- Reduced admission to over 150 AZA Zoos and Aquariums in the United States and Canada
- Member discount to special events
- Invitation to exclusive members only event
- Access to Zoo Camp early registration
- Guest passes which may be used throughout the year (excluding special events)
- Discounts on purchases at the Zootique gift shop
- Subscription to Zoo News
