Brandywine Zoo

Brandywine Zoo Delaware's only AZA-accredited Zoo. Weโ€™re a small and mighty Zoo located in Brandywine Park, Wilm, DE

The Brandywine Zoo is a member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and is one of over 200 accredited zoos 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.

Insect Week is mid-stride and we'd like to share some photos of the various types we've spotted hanging out at the zoo. ...
06/26/2025

Insect Week is mid-stride and we'd like to share some photos of the various types we've spotted hanging out at the zoo. Have you seen any of them before? ๐Ÿž๐Ÿœ๐Ÿ›

๐Ÿท๐Ÿพ TOMORROW is the day! Join us for our Family Friendly Sip & Stroll โ€” June 26, 5โ€“7:30 PM at Brandywine Zoo!Get ready fo...
06/25/2025

๐Ÿท๐Ÿพ TOMORROW is the day! Join us for our Family Friendly Sip & Stroll โ€” June 26, 5โ€“7:30 PM at Brandywine Zoo!

Get ready for an evening of animals, drinks & live music! ๐ŸŽถ
๐ŸŽค Tunes by Christine Kinslow
๐Ÿ— Eats from BlueHen BBQ, A-Dam Fine Jerky & Nothing Bundt Cakes
๐Ÿป Beer from Bellefonte Brewing CO. & Dogfish Head + wine (drink tix $6)

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Members: $5 Adults | $3 Youth
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Non-Members: $10 Adults | $7 Youth

๐Ÿฆ Sip, stroll, and enjoy the wild vibes!
๐Ÿ‘‰ Grab your tickets now: brandywinezoo.org/sip-stroll

The next session of Little Nature Explorers is now open! ๐ŸŒฑThis 5-week series allows children aged 2 to 5 and their guard...
06/25/2025

The next session of Little Nature Explorers is now open! ๐ŸŒฑ

This 5-week series allows children aged 2 to 5 and their guardians to make discoveries outdoors together. Each 45-minute class includes nature-based, child-directed activities, singing, and a storybook.

Each week will learn about a different animal at the Zoo, with the next session focusing on animals found in Africa and Madagascar. We hope to see you there! bit.ly/3u7JfHg

Due to current high temperatures, โ˜€๏ธ๐ŸŒก many of our animals may seek out shady spots in their habitats or the cooler comfo...
06/24/2025

Due to current high temperatures, โ˜€๏ธ๐ŸŒก many of our animals may seek out shady spots in their habitats or the cooler comfort of their dens in order to escape the heat. While keeper staff use fans, ๐ŸŒฌ misters and even air conditioners to ensure the comfort of our animals, they may still, at times, choose to be hidden from the sun.

Beat the heat โ€” plan your zoo visit for the morning! ๐Ÿพ Bring your own cold drinks or swing by our Concession stand for refreshing beverages and ice cream treats. ๐Ÿฆ๐Ÿฅค
Stay cool, stay safe, and enjoy your day with us! ๐Ÿ’™

Brandywine AAZK
06/23/2025

Brandywine AAZK

๐ŸŒž๐Ÿพ Summer Nights at Brandywine Zoo! ๐Ÿพ๐ŸŒžWeโ€™re excited to welcome you for extended evening hours every Wednesday this summe...
06/23/2025

๐ŸŒž๐Ÿพ Summer Nights at Brandywine Zoo! ๐Ÿพ๐ŸŒž
Weโ€™re excited to welcome you for extended evening hours every Wednesday this summer thru August 27!
๐Ÿ’ Explore the zoo from 10 AM to 7 PM โ€” thatโ€™s three extra hours to discover your favorite animals as the sun sets ๐ŸŒ…. (Last admission: 6:30 PM)
๐Ÿ›๏ธ Donโ€™t forget to stop by the Zootique gift shop or grab a snack โ€” both will be open during evening hours for the perfect end to your visit!

Join us for Sip & Stroll Thursday, June 26, 5-7:30pm Learn more & buy tickets Welcome to the Brandywine Zoo! The Brandywine Zoo is less than five acres and located [โ€ฆ]

Pollinators come in all shapes and sizes! ๐Ÿ˜๐ŸŒบ๐ŸDid you know elephants and lemurs can pollinate plants? As elephants walk t...
06/22/2025

Pollinators come in all shapes and sizes! ๐Ÿ˜๐ŸŒบ๐Ÿ

Did you know elephants and lemurs can pollinate plants? As elephants walk through fields and forests, they collect pollen on their feet then transfer it along their path. ๐Ÿพ

Lemurs, like the black-and-white ruffed here at the zoo, are key pollinators of the Travelers Palm.๐ŸŒด Look at the shape of their face and you'll realize it's great for sticking into flowers to reach nectar!

๐ŸŒˆCelebrate Pride Day with us TODAY, June 21, until 3PM! ๐Ÿพโœจ Wear your pride gear and enter to win a raffle prize! Plus en...
06/21/2025

๐ŸŒˆCelebrate Pride Day with us TODAY, June 21, until 3PM! ๐Ÿพ
โœจ Wear your pride gear and enter to win a raffle prize! Plus engage in education programs, a fun scavenger hunt and more!
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Admission: Entry is free with the standard zoo ticket. bit.ly/45rpVJt

๐Ÿท๐Ÿพ Just 1 week away! Donโ€™t miss our Family Friendly Sip & Stroll โ€” June 26, 5โ€“7:30 PM at Brandywine Zoo!Enjoy an unforge...
06/19/2025

๐Ÿท๐Ÿพ Just 1 week away! Donโ€™t miss our Family Friendly Sip & Stroll โ€” June 26, 5โ€“7:30 PM at Brandywine Zoo!
Enjoy an unforgettable evening of animals, drinks & music! ๐ŸŽถ
๐ŸŽค Live tunes by Christine Kinslow
๐Ÿ— Delicious eats from BlueHen BBQ A-Dam Fine Jerky Nothing Bundt Cakes
๐Ÿป Beer from Bellefonte Brewing CO. Dogfish Head & wine (drink tix $6)
โ˜•๏ธ Mocktail coffee drinks from Sweet & Salty Coffee Co.
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Members: $5 Adults | $3 Youth
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Non-Members: $10 Adults | $7 Youth
๐Ÿฆ Sip, stroll, and soak in the zoo vibes!
๐Ÿ‘‰ Get your tickets now: brandywinezoo.org/sip-stroll

While visiting the zoo, you may see signs like this in a few spots. They mark areas of milkweed where staff and interns ...
06/19/2025

While visiting the zoo, you may see signs like this in a few spots. They mark areas of milkweed where staff and interns are collecting monarch butterfly data for the Monarch Larva Monitoring Project.

This citizen science work is a valuable tool to conserving this particular species of pollinator.

๐Ÿ“ธ: Educator Amanda and Community Engagement Specialist Jen

Learn more at mlmp.org

Storytime at the Zoo takes place every Thursday at 10:30am through August ๐Ÿ“š
06/18/2025

Storytime at the Zoo takes place every Thursday at 10:30am through August ๐Ÿ“š

Storytime starts this week! ๐Ÿ“š

Each Thursday morning during the summer, join a zoo educator for a storybook reading from our zoo's library with a corresponding activity such as a movement game, nature scavenger hunt, or meeting an animal ambassador. ๐ŸฆŽ

This program is designed for preschool children and their families and is free with Zoo admission. Storytime takes place ๐“๐ก๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฌ๐๐š๐ฒ๐ฌ ๐š๐ญ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ:๐Ÿ‘๐ŸŽ๐š๐ฆ in our Wildlife Amphitheater. We hope to see you there!

Address

1001 N Park Drive
Wilmington, DE
19802

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 7pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

(302) 571-7788

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About the Zoo

In the heart of historic Brandywine Park, the Association of Zoos and Aquariums accredited Brandywine Zoo fosters connections in support of wildlife conservation through up-close, interactive visitor experiences with exotic and endangered animals.

Celebrate your favorite animal while it eats, plays and sleeps. Consider how your visit to the Brandywine Zoo can lead you to advocate for local and global conservation efforts.

The Brandywine Zoo is a dynamic and fun learning center for children of all ages located in beautiful Brandywine Park, Wilmington, Delaware. The Brandywine Zoo is home to animals from the temperate regions of the world. Resident animals include: eagles, red pandas, African serval, goats, condors, burrowing owls, reptiles, and more. Our animals were born in zoos or are rescues. Every animal has a story and the Brandywine Zoo shares these profiles with children to teach about our role in animal care and environmental conservation. The Brandywine Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), an earned 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.

The Brandywine Zoo has indoor and outdoor programming throughout the year--although cold weather may keep some animals off exhibit. The zoo offers programs, workshops, half-day and full-day camps, and special events for children and adults. Check the website for details.