Brandywine Zoo - Discovery Tours

Discovery Tours programs are educational tours that provide participants with an experience that is fun, exciting and educational. These programs include a brief introduction to the topic and a guided tour of the zoo complete with hands-on learning activities. Programs are 1 1/2 to 2 hours long and have a 15 person minimum requirement. Arrangements must be made in advance. Please call, (302) 571-7 850 Ext. 208. Discovery Programs run during the summer as well as throughout the school year. Fee is $6 per person throughout the year except for preschool/kindergarten programs in September through May when the fee is $5. Take a look at the range of onsite activity programs for groups of all ages at Discovery Tours.

June through August - $6 per person

September through May - $5 per person

Registration & Scheduling Information

Contract Programs

These educational tours offered in both the summer and during the school year provide participants with an experience that is fun, exciting, educational, AND meets State Standards. Arrangements must be made in advance. Please call, (302) 571-7850 Ext. 208.

September - May

Pre/School/Kindergarten Programs Offered:

Program Length: 1.5 hours

Fee: $5 per person

Program held at the zoo

Fabulous Five!

Preschoolers will explore the magic of the five senses. Students will learn how some animal senses are like humans and some are very different!

Are You My Mother?

Begin your tour with the story "Are You My Mother?" by P.D. Eastman and then we'll tour the zoo and discover animal babies and the changes they go through to become adults.

Creature Categories

Where do animals belong? On a farm, in our house, in the wild? Find out in this fun-filed program.

Dinosaurs

Stomp back to the days of the dinosaur at the Brandywine Zoo! We'll learn some fun and interesting things about dinosaurs, check out some amazing prehistoric biofacts, and then meet some real live dinosaur relatives!

Grades 1 + Up Programs Offered:

Program Length: 2 hours

Fee: $6 per person

Program held at the zoo.

ZOOrganisms

This program ties in with the 'Organisms' unit. Students will discover the five things all animals need to survive, help construct a food chain (complete with live wild animal), and utilize the zoo as an innovative and creative way to learn other concepts, skills, and attitudes.

Animal Adaptations

Students will learn about different animal coverings in this introduction to animal classification. Camouflage, fur patterns, and other adaptations will be discussed in this program. A scavenger hunt and topic-related activities are part of the outdoor tour!

ZOOper Heros

Discover several wild and fantastic animals that inspired famous Super Heros! We'll focus on the amazing "super-human" abilities some animals have!

Tropical Rainforest Trek

Discover the plants, animals and people who live in the Tropical Rainforest. Learn how important the rainforest is to you and what you can do to save this beautiful habitat.

Dem Bones

Explore what's inside humans and animals. Compare and contrast human and animal skeletal structures through animal observations, lively discussion and fun activities that will enrich students' understanding of skeletal structures of both humans and animals.

Saving Species

Animals need your help! Meet some animals who are in danger of becoming extinct and learn what Zoos are doing to help save them and their habitats. Students will discuss difficult issues and be motivated to take action to help endangered animals.

Structures of Life

Students will explore how animals are adapted to live in their habitat and discover the importance of biodiversity and conservation of each organism.

Biome, Sweet Biome

Every living thing has the perfect adaptations, or tools, to survive their harsh biomes. Discover different biomes, the animals that live there, and the special adaptations they have.

Zoo Drama

Become an animal behavior scientist for a day! Learn the basics of animal behavior and make observations to uncover the secret language of the wild. Students will complete their own observation field book while at the Zoo.

Animal Classification

Explore the diverse world of the Animal Kingdom. Find out the differences between the five classes of vertebrates and how they fit into their ecosystems.

BiodiverZOOty

All living things make up this great place called earth. Find out more about its animal inhabitants and discover how ALL living things are needed to make our planet function as it should.

Zoo To Do's

Learn about why zoos exist and the many different jobs found within. Find out how Brandywine Zoo Staffers care for the special needs of their animals.

Seasons of Change (Life Cycles)

From the beginning to end, come take a look at the wild side of the life cycle.

June - August

Programs Offered:

Program Length: 1.5 hrs

Fee: $6 per person

Programs Held at the Zoo

Fabulous Five!

Explore the magic of the five senses and learn how some animal senses are alike or different from humans'!

Creature Categories

Where do animals belong? On a farm, in our house, in the wild? Find out in this fun-filed program.

ZOOper Heros

Discover several wild and fantastic animals that inspired famous Super Heros! We'll focus on the amazing "super-human" abilities some animals have!.

Animal Adaptations

Students will learn about different animal coverings in this introduction to animal classification. Camouflage, fur patterns, and other adaptations will be discussed in this colorful program. A scavenger hunt and topic-related activities are part of the outdoor tour!

Tropical Rainforest Trek

Discover the plants, animals and people who live in the Tropical Rainforest. Learn how important the rainforest is to you and what you can do to save this beautiful habitat.

Saving Species

Zoo Drama

Zoo To Do's

Learn about why zoos exist and the many different jobs found within. Find out how Brandywine Zoo Staffers care for the special needs of their animals.

Registration & Scheduling Information

September through May the price is $5 per person

June through August, the price is $6 per person

To schedule a program:

Select a tour, date, and time suitable for your group (please have more than one date/time option). Minimum of 15 participants per program or $90.00.
One responsible teacher or adult chaperone must accompany children according to the following
a. Under age of 6, one chaperone per 6 students
b. Ages 7-8, one chaperone per 9 students
c. Ages 8 and up, one chaperone per 10 students.
Advise us of any special needs that your students might have so that we can accommodate them to the best of our ability.
Contact The Brandywine Zoo's Curator of Education regarding the above information at (302) 571-7850, ext. 208, or email jill.karlson@state.de.us
The Zoo will then send you a contract and program guide.
Full payment is required prior to the date of the program. Scholarships may be available! Ask when scheduling!

Contract Programs

Contract Programs for large groups or schools (including grade level appropriate Discovery Tour and Traveling Zoo) are available for a reduced rate.

Please call or email the Curator of Education for more information or to set up a Contract Program at (302) 571-7850 Ext. 208 or jill.karlson@state.de.us