 | Zoo Hours:
10 AM - 4 PM
7 Days a Week
Open All Year |
| Location:
1001 North Park Drive
Brandywine Park
Wilmington, Delaware
19802 |
| Information:
(302) 571-7747
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The Education Department offers special programs for specific age groups
except during the summer months. Read about
some of the wonderful programs
below.
Note that some programs require registration; click here for a registration form. If you have further questions, please call the Education Department at (302) 571-7850 Ext. 208.
Pint Sized Planeteers - For ages 18 months - 6 years
Summer Sunday Explorers - For All Ages
Special Events - For All Ages
Pint Sized Planeteers
For ages 18 months - 6 years
The Brandywine Zoo offers programs specially designed for children 18 months to 6 years old. These fun-filled frolics into the animal world may include a story, a live animal visit, and a craft. All children must be accompanied by an adult. One adult is admitted free for each participating child. Programs are held in the Education Building. Space is limited, so pre-registration is strongly suggested.
Fee: $8 per child; $6 per child for Delaware Zoological Society.
Tuesday, April 7: 10:00am - 11:00am
Focus: Jungle Jammin'! Feel the music flow through you in a WILD way in this program.
Tuesday, April 28: 10:00am - 11:00am
Focus: Turtle Talk! Calling all turtle lovers, come to this wonderful program about this fabulous animal that carries its home on its back!
Tuesday, May 12: 10:00am - 11:00am
Focus: Spring Peepers. Jeepers Creepers find out all about Spring Peepers and other fabulous frogs.
Tuesday, May 26: 10:00am - 11:00am
Focus: The Sounds Around. Hiss, Quack, Roarrrr...animals sure have a lot to say, find out what it all means in this program about animal language!
Tuesday, June 16: 10:00am - 11:00am
Focus: Ani-moves. Animals bend, twist, jump and prance. Do a little mixture of your own movement in this animal aerobic program.
Tuesday, July 14: 10:00am - 11:00am
Focus: The Frog Prince. Imagination comes to life in this program about a make believe frog prince! Join the fantasy by dressing up as your favorite storybook character!
Tuesday, August 11: 10:00am - 11:00am
Focus: Animal Inventors! Armor, swimming goggles, and even perfume were ideas inspired by animals! Find out more about animal inventors that helped inspire many helpful gadgets that we use every day!
Summer Sunday Explorers
For All Ages
Sunday, June 28: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
No Flight Necessary!
Travel as close as the Brandywine Zoo to see the rest of the world in this awesome program about the different continents and the unique animals that live there. Registration strongly suggested. Fee: $6.00 per person/$4.00 per person, Delaware Zoological Society Members.
Sunday, July 26: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Squads of Arthropods!
Insects, spiders, lobsters all have a cool protective coat called an exoskeleton! Find out makes these animals stand out from the rest! Registration strongly suggested. Fee: $6.00 per person/$4.00 per person, Delaware Zoological Society Members.
Sunday, August 30: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
That Came From WHERE?
Come learn about the importance of the natural world by exploring where our food and other products we use daily come from! Fee: $6.00 per person/$4.00 per person, Delaware Zoological Society Members.
Teens
For ages 13-18
Summer Zoo Internships for Teens Open House (Ages 13-18)
Calling all animal lovers! The Brandywine Zoo's Education Department is looking for committed teens (ages 13-18) to fill a select number of internship positions this summer.
If you like people and love animals, the zoo is the place for you. The Zoo's unique internship program offers teens a chance to work in the zoo assisting with summer camps and/or leading informal programs for the public. After successfully completing the application/interview process, all selected summer interns must attend the mandatory training session on Saturday, May 31.
Zoo staff and former teen interns will be on hand to answer questions and to show off the wonder that is the Brandywine Zoo! The Open House will meet in the Education Building, next to the Exotic Animal House. All are welcome to attend.
| DATE | TIME |
| Sunday, April 26 | 1:00pm-3:00pm |
Special Events
All Special Events take place in the zoo, unless otherwise indicated.
Where's Peter Rabbit Hiding?...At The Brandywine Zoo!
Sunday, April 5: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Hop to it and find out where in the zoo Peter Rabbit is hiding by following special scavenger hunt clues! Make a special rabbit craft to take home! General admission applies.
Earth Day Celebration 2009 - Party for the Planet
Saturday, April 18: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Take a walk on the WILD side this year in celebration of our fragile earth. Live entertainment, earth day-related games, crafts, live animal presentations and MORE are all part of the day's fun! Fee: FREE with paid admission to the zoo.
Party-Palooza at the Zoo-Za!
Saturday, April 25: 10:30am - 12:00pm
Boys and Girls of all ages bring your adult and your favorite stuffed animal to this fun event designed to discover what cool tools our zoo animals have to survive! You'll be surprised how much in common zoo animals have with your beloved stuffed animal! We'll explore the zoo together and participate in various fun, animal-related activities. We'll even enjoy sumptuous treats in celebration of animals! Fee $8/person; $6/person, Delaware Zoological Society Members.
Book Club & Potluck
Thursday, May 7: 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Delaware Zoological Society Members Only, Teens & Adults
Join Zoo Staff, Volunteers, and Animal Lovers as we discuss the book "A Walk In The Woods" by Bill Bryson. Pre-registration required, program meets in the Education Building. Fee: Delaware Zoological Society only Free Event.
Celebrating Wild Moms!
Sunday, May 10: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Celebrate your mom and animal moms at the zoo. The day includes activities, games, and a special Mother's Day craft. For all ages. Free with paid admission to the zoo. Fee: Free with paid admission to the zoo.
Endangered Species Day At Brandywine Zoo!
Friday, May 15: 10:00am - 2:00pm
3 yrs. and older
The Brandywine Zoo is home to many species of endangered animals, come and meet some up close and in person! More importantly, find out what YOU can do to save some of these cool species from becoming extinct. This event is GREAT for individuals and groups! Pre-registration strongly suggested. Fee: $2.00 per person, includes zoo admission!
International Migratory Bird Day
Saturday, May 16: 10:00am - 4:00pm
This event is for the birds! Learn more about our fine, feathered friends and their migratory mysteries! Flock to the zoo for a day full of fun bird games, activities, crafts, and more! For all ages. Free with paid admission to the zoo.
Senior Safari: Beverages, Biscuits, and BINGO at Brandywine Zoo!
Wednesday, May 20: 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Senior Adults
For those that are young at heart, enjoy this special event at the zoo designed just for seniors! The day will include: live animal presentations, guided tour, a light snack and a rousing game of BINGO, zoo style! Registration strongly suggested, walk-in's welcome if space is available. Fee: $6.00 per person/$4.00 per person for Delaware Zoological Society Members.
Thursday, June 11: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Family Fun Night at the Brandywine Zoo!
All Ages
Sponsored by Del-One, Delaware's #1 Credit Union
Families, join us for a WILD evening of fun, food, and wildlife festivities all for $1.00! The evening will include animal-related games, crafts, and activities! Admission and food items are only $1.00.
 
Del-One - The One Way to a Better Life. (Rain date: June 18)
Celebrating Wild Dads!
Sunday, June 21: 10:00am - 4:00pm
For all ages
Dads deserve a day of fun and relaxation with their loved ones. What better way to spend the day than at the zoo? Enjoy dad's-day activities and live animal presentations. Fee: Free with paid admission to the zoo.
Summer Lovin'
Thursday, June 25: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults 18 and older
Enjoy a summer evening with your lover or your friends learning more than you ever wanted to know about animal reproduction! Bring your sense of humor and adventure. Program will begin in the Education Building, and then we'll tour the zoo. Hors'douvres, beverages, and fun activities are all a part of the festivities! Registration strongly suggested, walk-in's welcome if space is available. Fee: $15 per person/$10 per person Delaware Zoological Society Members.
American Celebration
Saturday July 4: 10:00am - 4:00pm
For all ages
Wear red, white, and blue and show your American pride by celebrating our American Independence at the Brandywine Zoo. Enjoy patriotic games, crafts, live animal presentations, and more. Fee: Free with paid admission to the zoo. Free zoo admission for military personnel (showing military ID) and their immediate family (spouse and children.)
ZOOlympics
Saturday, July 18: 10:00am - 4:00pm
All Ages
Bring the entire gang for a day of Olympic-size fun discovering animal athletes! Get motivated to move like the wild ones by enjoying a day of fun ZOOlympic games, animal art, a scavenger hunt and MORE! Fee: FREE with paid admission to the zoo.
Thursday, July 30: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Family Fun Night at the Brandywine Zoo!
All Ages
Sponsored by Del-One, Delaware's #1 Credit Union
Families, join us for a WILD evening of fun, food, and wildlife festivities all for $1.00! The evening will include animal-related games, crafts, and activities! Admission and food items are only $1.00.
Del-One - The One Way to a Better Life. (Rain date: Aug. 6)
Zoo Clues
Saturday, August 8: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
All Ages
In the mood for a good mystery? Love animals? Like spending time with your kids? Do all three in this event where you become zoo detectives and follow clues to solve a WILD mystery! Fee: Free with zoo admission.
Thursday, August 20: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Family Fun Night at the Brandywine Zoo!
All Ages
Sponsored by Del-One, Delaware's #1 Credit Union
Families, join us for a WILD evening of fun, food, and wildlife festivities all for $1.00! The evening will include animal-related games, crafts, and activities! Admission and food items are only $1.00.
Del-One - The One Way to a Better Life. (Rain date: Aug. 27)
Brandywine Zoo's Back to School BLAST!
Saturday, August 29: 10:00am - 1:00pm
All Ages
Celebrate the start of a new and great school year at the zoo! The day will include games, crafts, and activities geared toward the school year. Teachers get in free with a current school id and they'll receive a special discount for any school programs booked at this great event! Fee: FREE with paid admission to the zoo.
Zippity Zoo Days
Saturday, September 12: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday, September 13: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Enjoy two special days at the zoo celebrating the arts in a wild new way... with the Zoo animals! Enjoy wild art stations, discovery cart, and live animal presentations! For all ages. FREE with paid admission to the zoo.
Zoo Fiesta
Saturday, September 26: 12:00pm - 4:00pm
The Brandywine Zoo and the Latin American Community Center are working together to provide a WILD Fiesta! Learn about endangered species from Latin Countries and more importantly learn how YOU can make a difference! This bilingual event will include: animal maraca craft, face painting, music, crafts, and more...all in Spanish and English! What's a fiesta without a piñata? Observe several Zoo animals, including our tiger, play with their own special piñatas! Free with paid admission to the Zoo.
¡El Zoológico Brandywine y el Centro Comunitario Latinoamericano le invitan a nuestra Fiesta Silvestre! Aprenda acerca de animales bajo riesgo de extinción que derivan de países Latinos pero mas importante aprenda como hacer una diferencia. ¡Este evento bilingüe incluirá: un taller de maracas silvestres, artes y artesanías, música, concurso de dibujos y mucho más! Todo será en español e Ingles. ¿Y que es una fiesta sin una piñata? ¡Venga y observe a nuestros animales, incluyendo nuestro tigre, jugar con sus propias piñatas especiales! Todo gratis con admisión pagado al Zoológico.
Wild Grandparents!
Sunday, October 11: 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Celebrate those very special people in your life, grandparents! Enjoy games, activities and live animal presentations geared to grandparents and the ones they love. Free with paid admission to the zoo.
Boo at the Zoo!
Saturday & Sunday, October 24 & 25: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Celebrate Halloween at the Zoo! This is a merry-not-scary event! Children and their grown-ups will enjoy games, face painting, live entertainment, wild treats, Halloween stories, and critters that creep. Children are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes. Walk-ins welcome. Free with paid admission to the zoo.
Deck the Zoo!
Sunday, December 13: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Come one, come all to the Bring the whole gang to the zoo for our annual holiday celebration. Help us decorate our zoo wildlife tree with edible treats that will give a winter lift to our wild friends. Share a warm winter snack and take this opportunity to wish your animal friends "Happy Holidays!" This is an outdoor event, so dress for the weather. This program is great for families and groups. FREE with paid admission to the zoo.
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