 | 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.
Zoo Toddler Programs - For ages 18 months - 3 years
ZooKids - For ages 4 - 6
Summer Sunday Explorers - For ages 18 months - 6 years
Junior Zoo Naturalists - For ages 7 - 13
Scout Day - For Cub Scouts, Juniors & Brownies
Special Events - For All Ages
Zoo Toddler Programs
For ages 18 months - 3 years
The Brandywine Zoo offers programs specially designed for children 18 months to 3 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.
Click Here for a Registration Form.
Registration Forms Can be Mailed or Faxed in to The Brandywine Zoo.
Capy Fun!
What in the world is a capybara? Learn about these interesting mammals in this program that focuses on the world's largest rodent!
| DATE | TIME | CODE |
| Tuesday, April 22 | 9:30am-10:15am | ZT23 |
| Tuesday, April 22 | 10:30am-11:15am | ZT24 |
| Thursday, April 24 | 1:00pm-1:45pm | ZT25 |
¡Animales! Animals! (in Spanish)
For Ages 18 months to 6 years
¡Leones, tigres, y osos, ay caramba! (Lions, tigers, and Bears, Oh My!) Hola, join us at the zoo for an introductory lesson of animal names in Spanish designed just for children. Spend the afternoon learning basic zoo terms in Spanish as you go on a safari through the zoo. The event will include live animal encounters, a craft, games, and other fun activities. Pre-registration required. Event begins at the Education Building and ends with a tour of the Zoo, so dress for the weather. All children must be accompanied by an adult. One adult is admitted free for each participating child.
| DATE/FECHE | TIME/TIEMPO | CODE/CÓDIGO: |
| Domingo, 4 de Mayo/Sunday, May 4 | 1:00pm-3:00pm | ZTKSE02 |
Zoo Signs
Tiger, monkey, goat! Can you say that without any words? Join us as we explore the world of sign language and learn some wonderful new ways to talk about animals and nature!
| DATE | TIME | CODE |
| Tuesday, May 13 | 9:30am-10:15am | ZT26 |
| Tuesday, May 13 | 10:30am-11:15am | ZT27 |
| Thursday, May 15 | 1:00pm-1:45pm | ZT28 |
| Sunday, May 18 | 1:00pm-1:45pm | ZT29 |
Swim like a tadpole, hop like a frog!
What is an amphibian? Find out in this program focusing on our water AND land-lovin' friends! In this program, as part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums' 2008-Year of the Frog, we'll dive deep into the amphibian world and discover what they're made of!
| DATE | TIME | CODE |
| Tuesday, June 3 | 9:30am-10:15am | ZT30 |
| Tuesday, June 3 | 10:30am-11:15am | ZT31 |
| Wednesday, June 4 | 1:00pm-1:45pm | ZT32 |
| Saturday, June 7 | 10:00am-10:45am | ZT33 |
ZooKids
For ages 4-6
Calling all kids ages 4-6! Bring your adult to the Zoo for an afternoon of exploration into the animal world. These special programs may include a story, live animal presentation, activities, and a craft. All children must be accompanied by an adult and be within the correct age bracket on the day of the program. One adult is admitted free for each participating child. Space is limited to 15 children, so pre-registration is strongly suggested. Programs begin in the Education Building. Walk-ins are welcome, if space is available.
Fee: $8 per child; $6 per child for Delaware Zoological Society Members.
Click Here for a Registration Form.
Registration Forms Can be Mailed or Faxed in to The Brandywine Zoo.
¡Animales! Animals! (in Spanish)
For Ages 18 months to 6 years
¡Leones, tigres, y osos, ay caramba! (Lions, tigers, and Bears, Oh My!) Hola, join us at the zoo for an introductory lesson of animal names in Spanish designed just for children. Spend the afternoon learning basic zoo terms in Spanish as you go on a safari through the zoo. The event will include live animal encounters, a craft, games, and other fun activities. Pre-registration required. Event begins at the Education Building and ends with a tour of the Zoo, so dress for the weather. All children must be accompanied by an adult. One adult is admitted free for each participating child.
| DATE/FECHE | TIME/TIEMPO | CODE/CÓDIGO: |
| Domingo, 4 de Mayo/Sunday, May 4 | 1:00pm-3:00pm | ZTKSE02 |
Signing Time at the Zoo!
Get your fingers moving in a fun, new way as we learn several "signs" for the world around us. 'Animals,' 'nature' and 'people' can be said without words and we'll teach you how!
| DATE | TIME | CODE |
| Sunday, May 18 | 2:00pm-3:00pm | ZK05 |
From Polliwog to Frog
Metamorphosis is an amazing journey that all amphibians experience! As part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums' 2008-Year of the Frog, we'll discover the stages of life that frogs go through when growing up! Join us, and follow their journey from polliwog to frog!
| DATE | TIME | CODE |
| Saturday, June 7 | 11:00am-12:00pm | ZK06 |
Zoo Toddlers and ZooKids Special Event
(For Ages 18 months to 6 years)
¡Animales! Animals! (in Spanish)
¡Leones, tigres, y osos, ay caramba! (Lions, tigers, and Bears, Oh My!) Hola, join us at the zoo for an introductory lesson of animal names in Spanish designed just for children. Spend the afternoon learning basic zoo terms in Spanish as you go on a safari through the zoo. The event will include live animal encounters, a craft, games, and other fun activities. Pre-registration required. Event begins at the Education Building and ends with a tour of the Zoo, so dress for the weather. All children must be accompanied by an adult. One adult is admitted free for each participating child.
| DATE/FECHE | TIME/TIEMPO | CODE/CÓDIGO: |
| Domingo, 4 de Mayo/Sunday, May 4 | 1:00pm-3:00pm | ZTKSE02 |
Summer Sunday Explorers
For ages 18 months - 6 years
Kids, bring your adult(s) for a leisurely Sunday afternoon exploring the animals at the Brandywine Zoo. Each session will focus on a different animal or habitat. The program will include a craft, topic related activity, live animal presentation, and a walk through the zoo. One adult is admitted free for each participating child. Programs begin in the Education Building. Walk-ins are welcome, if space is available.
Fee: $8.00 per person; $6.00 per person Zoo Members. Space is limited, so pre-registration is strongly suggested.
Click Here for a Registration Form.
Registration Forms Can be Mailed or Faxed in to The Brandywine Zoo.
| DATE | TIME | CODE |
| Sunday, June 22 | 1:30pm-2:30pm | SSE01 |
| Sunday, July 20 | 1:30pm-2:30pm | SSE02 |
| Sunday, August 17 | 1:30pm-2:30pm | SSE03 |
Junior Zoo Naturalists
For ages 7-13
Around the World in 5 hours Join us for a ZOOtastic trip around the world! Discover from where in the world our furry friends frolic, and learn some neat native cultural legends and stories that are associated with our awesome animals. Program begins in the Education Building and includes a pizza lunch, a zoo tour, outdoor activities, and more! Dress for the weather. Parents can drop off and pick up their children at the Education Building.
Fee: $20 per child; $15 per child for Delaware Zoological Society Members.
Click Here for a Registration Form.
Registration Forms Can be Mailed or Faxed in to The Brandywine Zoo.
| DATE | TIME | CODE |
| Saturday, May 3 | 10:00am-3:00pm | JZN02 |
Scout Day
An Event for Boys and Girls!
Calling all Cub Scouts, Juniors and Brownies! The Brandywine Zoo hosts events designed just for scouts and their families. During these events, enjoy games, crafts, and activities all geared toward meeting scout requirements.
The program will begin at the Education Building (located next to the Exotic House.) Activities will take place in the Zoo, so please be sure to dress for the weather. All participating Scouts will receive a Brandywine Zoo patch!
Fee: $8.00 per person (this includes leaders, chaperones, parents, and siblings); Program fee applies for Zoo Members as well. Space is limited, please register early!
Click Here for a Registration Form.
Registration Forms Can be Mailed or Faxed in to The Brandywine Zoo.
Please call the zoo at (302) 571-7850, ext. 209 for registration information or email melody.hendricks@state.de.us
Date: We currently have not set a date for our next Scout Day event, but it will be in November 2008. Check back later for updates!
Special Events
All Special Events take place in the zoo, unless otherwise indicated.
Earth Day: Party for the Planet, Curious About Frogs!
Saturday, April 19
Are you Curious about FROGS and other amphibians? Then join Curious George and take a hop on the WILD side in celebration of our fragile earth at our Party for the Planet, Curious About Frogs! Learn how to become an environmentally frog-friendly family through fun amphibian-related conservation games, stories, crafts, live animal presentations, plus... Meet the friend of the frogs, CURIOUS GEORGE, Live! Brought to you in partnership with WHYY PBS Kids & PNC BANK.
For ONE Hour from 9AM to 10AM Curious George will be here for Brandywine Zoo Members and WHYY-PBS KIDS CLUB members only. Show your current membership cards for either the Zoo or Kids Club at the admission gate and you will have the zoo and Curious George all to yourselves with full crafts and zoo activities going on.
Fee: FREE with paid admission to the Zoo
Schedule of Events
10am - 4pm General Admission applies
9am - 10am Zoo Members and Kids Club Members "Zoo All To Yourself Hour with Curious George."
10am-11:30am Curious George will meet the general public
Live Entertainment
Cyntaya Welch- Clown 10:30-12:30pm
Bethany Geleskie-Storyteller 1:00-3:00pm
Teddy Bear Tea at the Zoo!
Saturday, April 26, 10:30am-12:30pm
For all ages-especially the young
Boys and Girls of all ages bring your adult and your favorite stuffed animal to this delicious event designed to discover animal diets. This event begins in the Education Building with an introduction to the program and a live animal presentation. Then we'll explore the zoo together and participate in the various fun, food-related animal activities. The day will be rounded out with a sumptuous spot of tea (or other beverages) and yummy treats. Pre-registration required. Call: (302) 571-7788 extension 200 to register.
Fee: $8 per person/$6 per person, Delaware Zoological Society Members.
Celebrating Wild Moms!
Sunday, May 11, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
For all ages
Celebrate this Mothers Day at the Brandywine Zoo meeting the zoo's WILD Moms! The day will include a special Mothers Day craft, a Mother's Day Scavenger Hunt, live animal presentations, and more! For more information call 302-571-7850
Fee: Free with paid admission to the zoo.
Live Entertainment: Steve Dunner-Magician 1:00-3:00pm
International Migratory Bird Day 2008: "Tundra to Tropics!"
Saturday, May 17 10:00am - 4:00pm
For all ages
Calling all bird lovers! Join us for this special event geared toward our fine feathered, migrating friends that range from the "Tundra to the Tropics!" Flock to the zoo for a day full of fun migration games, activities, live animal presentations, and more! Fee: Free with paid admission to the zoo.
Celebrating Wild Dads!
Sunday, June 15, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
For all ages
Celebrate the wild side of your dad by coming to the zoo for a fun day of games, activities, live animal presentations, and entertainment all geared toward dad! Enjoy father's day activities and live animal presentations.
American Celebration
Sunday, June 29 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.)
Zippity Zoo Days
Saturday, September 6, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday, September 7, 10:00am to 4:00pm
For all ages
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 during Wilmington State Parks' Brandywine Arts Festival! Visit www.brandywinezoo.org for more information.
Fee: The Zoo is Free for this event.
Zoo Fiesta
Saturday, September 13, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
For all ages
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, parade of children in native costume, music, poster contest, crafts, and more...all in Spanish and English! What's a fiesta without a piñta? Observe several Zoo animals, including our tiger, play with their own special piñtas!
El Zoolgico Brandywine y el Centro Comunitario Latinoamericano le invitan a nuestra Fiesta Silvestre! Aprenda acerca de animales bajo riesgo de extincin que derivan de pases Latinos pero mas importante aprenda como hacer una diferencia. Este evento bilinge incluir: un taller de maracas silvestres, artes y artesanas, parada de nios representando sus pases Latinos, msica, concurso de dibujos y mucho ms! Todo ser en espaol e Ingles. Y que es una fiesta sin una piata? Venga y observe a nuestros animales, incluyendo nuestro tigre, jugar con sus propias piatas especiales!
Fee: Free with paid admission to the Zoo.
Todo gratis con admisin pagado al Zoolgico.
Wild Grandparents!
Sunday, October 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
For all ages
Celebrate those very special people in your life, grandparents! Enjoy games, activities and live animal presentations geared to grandparents and the ones they love.
Fee: Free with paid admission to the zoo.
Boo at the Zoo!
Saturday, October 25, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Sunday, October 26, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
For all ages
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.
Deck the Zoo!
Sunday, December 14,1:00pm - 3:00pm
For all ages
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.
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