Throughout the year, the Brandywine Zoo hosts special Zoo Day Camps geared to specific holidays or other times when school is not in session. Designed for children 4-13, these day-long camps give children a new look at animals and their habitats, as well as up-close and personal introductions to our own Zoo animals. Campers must be potty trained to attend.

Cancellation Policy
There will be no refunds for those that cancel within 14 days of the Holiday Camp Date. Those who wish to cancel their registration 15 days or more out from the Holiday Camp date may receive a Zoo Camp credit. Any Zoo Camp credits given must be used within 365 days or less of the cancellation date.

Monday, October 14: 8:30am - 4:00pm
(Ages 4-13)
Morning drop off 8:00 - 8:30am. Aftercare available until 5:30pm
Come explore the wilds of the Brandywine Zoo. Spend the day like Columbus, discovering new worlds as we learn about the different habitats from around the globe. Campers must be potty trained and come dressed for the weather. Campers must bring a bag lunch and water bottle, snack provided. Fee: $40 per participant/$35 per participant/Zoo Member. Aftercare fee: $10 per person. Pre-registration required. Deadline for registration is October 8. Click here to register.

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Monday - Friday, April 1 - 5, 8:30am - 4pm
(Ages: 4- 13)
Morning drop off: 8:00 - 8:30am. Aftercare available M - TH, until 5:30pm
Come enjoy a WILD spring break at the Brandywine Zoo! Each day of the week will have its own zoo related theme. The week will be filled with zoo visits, live animal presentations, games, crafts, songs, and learning projects and more. Weekly Fee: $185/per child; $155/child for Zoo Members.Daily Fee: $40/per child; $35/child for Zoo Members. Aftercare fee: $35/week or $10/day. Click here to register.

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Camp Time: 8:30am - 4:00pm
Drop-off: 8:00am - 8:30am
Fee:  $155.00/Zoo Members, $185/week/child for non-members
Special DAILY Camp Rates: Applies June 7 and July 1-3 ONLY: $35/day for Zoo Members, $40/day for non-members.

Cancellation Policy: A $15.00 fee will be charged for all cancellations up to April 30th; ½ refund for cancellations after May 1st; No refunds after June 1st.

Aftercare: Aftercare is available from 4:00 - 5:30pm. Monday - Thursday, no aftercare available on Fridays. Aftercare Fee: $35/week or $10/day.

To Register: Print out a registration form complete, and mail completed form to:
The Brandywine Zoo, Attention: Zoo Camp
1001 North Park Drive, Wilmington, DE 19802.

First FUN Friday Ages: 4 to 9 Camp Date: June 7 (Special Daily Camp Rate Applies) Join the Brandywine Zoo’s kick-off to summer camp on this exciting first Friday of the season! Campers will have the opportunity to start off their summer vacation right with exploring the zoo, meeting animals up close, playing games, creating crafts, and much more FUN! Click here to register! Creature Classes Ages: 6 to 9 Camp Dates: June 10 - 14 There's no school going on at the zoo this summer but there IS Class! Discover five different classes of backboned animals and how you can tell them apart! Meet amphibians, reptiles, birds, fish, and of course...mammals at the zoo this summer! Click here to register! WILD Artists Ages: 6 to 9 Camp Dates: June 17 - 21 Set your creative side free and learn about beautiful shapes, patterns, colors, and shades that occur naturally and follow up by creating a few masterpieces of your own! Click here to register! Food Chains, Poo, and Bugs Too! Ages: 6 to 9 Camp Dates: June 24 - 28 Food chain fun? Yes! If anyone can make food chains FUN it is the zoo! Animals and plants thrive on one another and campers will have the opportunity to see the food chain come alive… and full circle with poo and bugs too! Click here to register! Dog Days of Summer Ages: 4 to 13 Camp Dates: July 1 - 3 (Special Daily Camp Rate Applies) The dog days of summer can be ruff, so beat the heat learning about cool canines at the zoo! Campers will have a tail-wagging good time as we explore different dog groups of the exotic kind. Click here to register! Wild by Design Ages: 6 to 9 Camp Dates: July 8 - 12 Ever wonder why animals do what they do, or live where they live? During this wild week adventure campers will discover that an animal’s adaptations are specially designed for their habitat and why wildlife is so wild! Click here to register! Digging Bones Ages: 10 to 13 Camp Dates: July 8 - 12 Join us on a zoo expedition all about bones…learn how they can give us clues to how an animal lives, whether past or present! No bones about it, this is a camp not to miss! Click here to register!

Animal Edibles Ages: 6 to 9 Camp Dates: July 15 - 19 Chew, chomp, crunch! Some animals eat plants, some eat meat, and some eat a little of both. Campers will join us on a culinary journey into the animal kingdom and learn what’s on the menu for some of their favorite animals. Click here to register! Zoo to You Ages: 10 to 13 Camp Dates: July 15 - 19 Discover how Zoos take care of exotic animals and how they help save endangered animals from extinction. Campers will have the opportunity to meet professionals who work with animals and learn what it takes to run a zoo full of animals and people! Click here to register! Rock-n-Roll Rainforest Ages: 6 to 9 Camp Dates: July 22 - 26 Rainforests are rich in animals, plants and culture! Learn about the amazing animals that spend the majority of their life in the rain…and love it! Click here to register! Mythical, Mystical Creatures Ages: 10 to 13 Camp Dates: July 22 - 26 Fun and imagination is what this week is all about. Campers will learn about various myths and legends of the animal world. Find out which myths could be true, or may have been a case of mistaken identity. Stories will be told, good times will be had and new mythological creatures will be made. Click here to register! Birds Not in Flight Ages: 6 to 9 Camp Dates: July 29 - Aug. 2 Take off on a discovery about birds of a different feather… the ones that cannot fly! Penguins, ostriches, and kiwi are just a few of the radical birds campers will learn about during this week long adventure that uncovers what makes these birds special even if they can’t fly with the rest of the flock.Click here to register! Party Animals Ages: 6 to 9 Camp Dates: August 5 - 9 Calling all party animals! Campers are invited to join us for a week-long celebration at the Brandywine Zoo. We will rejoice in honor of zoo animals, the people who care for them, and the people who love them! Each day we will celebrate a different zoo animal or related cause as it will be a sure cause for celebration! Click here to register! Tales of Tails Ages: 4 to 9 Camp Dates: August 12 - 16 Join us for a wonderful week about the adventures of animals with or without tails. Each day we will read and discuss an animal tale then immerse ourselves in the story’s theme. Click here to register!

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During the month of JUNE we run Mini zoo camps for 1/2 day sessions of either an AM or PM session. Camper must be "potty" trained to attend.

Mini Camp Times
AM Session: 8:30am - 11:30am
Drop-off from 8:00am - 8:30am
PM Session: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Drop-off from 12:30pm - 1:00pm

Mini Camp Fee
One week session: $80.00/Zoo Members, $100.00/non-members. Both AM and PM sessions/week: $155/Zoo Members, $185/ non-members.

Cancellation Policy
A $15.00 fee will be charged for all cancellations up to April 30th; ½ refund for cancellations after May 1st; No refunds after June 1st.

After Session Care
Aftercare: Aftercare is available from 11:30am to 1:00pm Monday through Friday AND 4:00pm to 5:30pm Monday through Thursday; no aftercare available from 4:00pm to 5:30pm on Fridays. Aftercare Fee: $35/week or $10/day.

Between Session Care
Offered FREE from 11:30am to 1:00pm only to those that register for both AM and PM sessions of camp!

Summer Safari  Ages: 4 to 5 AM Session: 8:30am - 11:30am Camp Dates:  June 10 - 14 Travel the world on safari during our week long imaginary trip around the world!  We’ll explore amazing places like:  South America, Africa, Asia, Australia and the Artic and Antarctic Poles! Click here to register! Crazy Cool Cats! Ages: 4 to 5 PM Session: 1:00pm - 4:00pm Camp Dates: June 10 - 14  Leopards, Tigers, and Bobcats – oh my! Come to this cool camp dedicated to wild cats! Learn about what they eat, where they live, and how they survive. Click here to register! Sensory Safari Ages: 4 to 5  AM Session: 8:30am - 11:30am Camp Dates: June 1 7- 21 Spend the week on a sensory safari discovering the fantastic 5 senses and how both animals and people use them to explore their world! Click here to register!

Color Me Wild! Ages: 4 to 5  PM Session: 1:00pm - 4:00pm Camp Dates: June 17 - 21 Animals come in all shapes, sizes, and COLORS! Learn about our many colorful creatures, each day focusing on a different color! Click here to register! ZOOper Heroes Ages: 4 to 5  AM Session: 8:30am - 11:30am Camp Dates: June 24 - 28 Wonder what it takes to be a super, ZOOper hero? Learn about the “super-human” abilities that animals have and how they have inspired the super heroes we know and love. Click here to register! Animal Babies Ages: 4 to 5 PM Session: 1:00pm - 4:00pm Camp Dates: June 24 - 28 Whether born or hatched, no one can deny how adorable animal babies are! Learn about different animal babies, their parents, and what it takes for them to grow up in a zoo or in the wild! Click here to register!

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The Brandywine Zoo
1001 North Park Drive
Wilmington, DE 19802

Directions from North and South of Wilmington