Special Events
SEPTEMBER
Brandywine Festival of the Arts Days at the Zoo
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5-SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 10AM-3:30PM
Visit the Brandywine Zoo during the Brandywine Festival of the Arts!
There will be a special zoo admission rate of $5 per person during the festival. Tickets won’t be available online, but you can purchase tickets at the gate.
Please note from September 5-7 the main parking lot will be unavailable. Additional parking available on 18th Street or near the Rose Garden. On 9/6 & 9/7, during the festival, shuttle buses will be available from Incyte located on Augustine Cut Off.
Members: Free | Non-members: $5
Spanish Storytime Series Featuring Ms. Lia from Language U
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1PM
Join us at our Wildlife Amphitheater for a series of special Storytime performances this summer! Join Zoo Education staff and Ms. Lia from Language U for a series of storybook readings with a language component. Free with zoo admission.
This performance is supported, in part, by a grant from the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts. The Division promotes Delaware arts events on www.DelawareScene.com
A Day Down Under
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 10AM-3PM
Hop on over to the zoo to visit our wallabies and learn all about the special continent that they call home – Australia! Participate in special activities, keeper talks, creature features, and a didgeridoo performance by local artist Brian Kane at 1:30pm! You didgeri-don’t want to miss it.
This performance is supported, in part, by a grant from the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts. The Division promotes Delaware arts events on www.DelawareScene.com.
Sip & Stroll
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 5-7:30PM
Sip & Stroll through the zoo at our family friendly happy hour series, June through September. Each Sip will feature a local food vendor and live music, along with adult beverages, including craft beer and wine. Plus, our concession stand will be open with snacks and soft drinks.
Limited number of tickets will be sold. Drink and food purchases sold separately. Drink tickets ($6) and silicone cups can be purchased at the ticket window or snack bar.
Member: Adult $5, Youth $3
Non-member: Adults $10, Youth $7
Age 2 and under: Free
Mighty Monarch Day
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 10AM-3PM
Come dressed in your best butterfly attire as we celebrate all things Monarch Butterfly at our annual Mighty Monarch Day! They’ve spent their summer in Delaware and are now fluttering their way to Mexico for the winter. Learn about the Monarch’s incredible journey and celebrate the places they call home through special themed activities, storytime, and much more!
OCTOBER
Scout Night
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 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 required.
FEE: $10/person (scouts, parents, and siblings)
PATCHES: Zoo Fun Patches available for $2 at the Gift Shop.
Migratory Bird Day
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11, 10AM-3PM
It’s migration season for many of the birds with which we’ve shared spring and summer. They are flying to destinations in Central and South America where food will be abundant as we experience winter here. To celebrate this fascinating feat, we have a Migratory Bird Day event.
This year’s theme “Shared Spaces: Building Bird-friendly Cities and Communities” emphasizes the importance of sustainable urban planning to protect habitats and create healthy ecosystems within our cities.
At the zoo, you will learn how to help with actions like window strike prevention, creating habitat, and cutting down on both light and plastic pollution while also visiting with experts in the field of bird conservation. Plus, have all your bird feeder questions answered by the owner of Wild Birds Unlimited in Hockessin!
Boo at the Zoo
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18 & SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19, 10AM-3PM
Celebrate halloween zoo-style with this merry, not scary event.
All are invited to wear costumes while visiting the zoo animals. Plenty of treats and activities. Bring your own bag for treats. We’ll have activities for the trick-or-treaters and festive decorations for photo-ops. Brandywine Zoo members receive a discount for this event! Library passes, guest passes or any other promotion will not be accepted. Tickets available at door and online. Online purchase recommended.
Member: $4 | Non-member: $8 | Children 2 and under: Free
Spirits at the Zoo
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24, 5:30-8PM
Celebrate halloween at the zoo for an evening of holiday revelry.
Enjoy spooky cocktails and liquid libations, light nibbles, and bewitching entertainment with live music by Green Eggs and Jam. Costumes are encouraged! Tickets include admission and entertainment. Drink and food purchases sold separately. Drink tickets ($6) and silicone cups can be purchased at the ticket window or snack bar. Special thanks to Dogfish Head Beer & Benevolence for their generous donation of beer and canned cocktails!
Member: $5
Non-member:$10
DECEMBER
Santa at the Zoo
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6 & SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7, 10AM-12:30PM
Please select from two available time slots
Meet Santa, share your wishes, and get photos (you take with your camera) at this Winter Wonderland tradition at the Brandywine Zoo. Enjoy holiday activities and fun educational tables and vendors. Members MUST register for this event! Tickets available at the door and online. Online purchase recommended. All guests, both children and adults, must register for this event! Library passes, guest passes or any other promotion will not be accepted.
MEMBERS: $4
NON-MEMBERS: $8
CHILDREN UNDER 3: FREE
We are thrilled to include a photo spot at our event provided by Showtime Photo Booth, the best photo booth rental in Los Angeles. Their unique touch will add a special element to our celebration.