Join us for
Saturday Discoveries
Saturdays, February 28, March 14 & March 28, 2-3pm
Welcome to the
Brandywine Zoo!
The Brandywine Zoo is less than five acres and located in Wilmington, Delaware, along the Brandywine River in beautiful Brandywine Park. The Zoo is open 10am to 4pm (last admission at 3:30pm). The Brandywine Zoo is managed by the Delaware Division of Parks and Recreation with the support of the Delaware Zoological Society. The Brandywine Zoo is a member of the Association of Zoos & Aquariums and is one of over 240 accredited zoos and aquariums in North America, a distinction that marks its commitment to providing excellent care for animals, a great experience for the visitor, and a better future for all living things.
Upcoming
Programs & Events
Saturday Discoveries
Saturdays, February 28, March 14 & March 28, 2-3pm
Join us in our Education Building for an educational series for ages 10 and up!
Each hour-long session we’ll deep dive into a particular topic with hands-on learning activities, meeting an ambassador animal, and more! This program is designed for middle and high schoolers. Kids under 10 may not attend. One adult per family may accompany their child for no charge.
Spring Kick off
Sunday, March 1, 10am-3pm
Join us while we kick off our spring season! We’re celebrating with zoo trivia for kids, a self-guided scavenger hunt, keeper talks, a raffle, and more!
This event is included with regular zoo admission price.
Litter Clean-up
Join Brandywine Zoo Staff for monthly litter cleanups around our part of Wilmington. Through citizen science, you will collect data about what we find that is later submitted to the Ocean Conservancy! Gloves, bags, and litter pickers will be provided. Please wear closed-toed shoes and comfortable clothing. You are welcome to bring a reusable water bottle and your own gloves.
Meeting location: Education Building
Questions? Interested in joining us? Email us [email protected]
Stuffed Animal Sleepover
Saturday, March 21, 10am-3pm
Would your stuffed animal like to sleepover at the Zoo? We are excited to announce our first Stuffed Animal Sleepover! Drop off your stuffed animal to the Education Building anytime Saturday 10am-3pm. Stuffies will say hello to Zoo animals, get a special behind-the-scenes tour, take group photos, and spend the night in our Education Building.
Stuffies can be picked up at our Education Building anytime Sunday 10am-3pm and photos from the event will be shared afterwards.
Free, no admission needed.
Scout Night
Saturday, April 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 highly recommended! Scout Night often sells out; we recommend purchasing your tickets early. Registration opens in late February.
Park-it Market
Sunday, April 12, 10am-12PM
Our Zoo Re-imagined
Imagine this… a new look—new habitats—new guest experiences
For more than 120 years, the Brandywine Zoo has been a landmark in Wilmington and a beloved destination for generations of Delawareans. This jewel is undergoing significant changes chartered by the Zoo’s Master Plan that re-imagines the Zoo with a balanced project approach between infrastructure, guest services, and modern animal habitats.
Support the Annual Fund
We greatly appreciate your support. The Delaware Zoological Society (DZS) is the nonprofit partner for the Brandywine Zoo. In addition to supporting our education and conservation mission, contributions to DZS are used to improve facilities for the zoo animals.
Click on the secure donation button below to make your contribution to The Annual Fund. Your contribution is tax-deductible.
Donate to our Conservation Efforts
The Brandywine Zoo is a committed conservation partner in Delaware, and we work with local community partners as well as international partners to support wildlife conservation around the world.
Your contribution of any amount goes to supporting the work we do here and around the globe.
