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.

Thank you Sen. Dan Cruce for attending our Pride Day at the zoo!
06/14/2026

Thank you Sen. Dan Cruce for attending our Pride Day at the zoo!

Summertime at the zoo has never sounded quite so good! ๐ŸŽถOn July 1, join us in welcoming local artist Jimmy Jimmy as we k...
06/13/2026

Summertime at the zoo has never sounded quite so good! ๐ŸŽถ

On July 1, join us in welcoming local artist Jimmy Jimmy as we kick off Zoo Tunes โ€“ a series of summertime concerts on select Wednesdays at noon!

This series will feature a variety of local musicians and various music genres and is free with zoo admission. Visit our website for additional concert dates and upcoming artists! brandywinezoo.org/zoo-tunes

Spend a summer evening at the Zoo on Thursday, June 18 from 5โ€“7:30 p.m. ๐Ÿพ๐ŸทEnjoy a family-friendly happy hour as you stro...
06/11/2026

Spend a summer evening at the Zoo on Thursday, June 18 from 5โ€“7:30 p.m. ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿท

Enjoy a family-friendly happy hour as you stroll through the zoo, visit with the animals, and enjoy live music by Christine Kinslow. The evening will also feature food from BlueHen BBQ and Suga Coated Luxury Goods, plus craft beer, wine, snacks, and soft drinks available for purchase.

Tickets are limited, so plan ahead and join us for a fun night at the zoo.

๐Ÿ“… Thursday, June 18
โฐ 5โ€“7:30 p.m.

Learn more and get tickets: brandywinezoo.org/sip

06/10/2026

What animal spends its days in the trees and carries thousands of built-in defenses wherever it goes? Meet our North American porcupines! See them in action on your next visit to the Brandywine Zoo.

06/09/2026

Thank you so much to everyone who comes to the zoo and helps support our mission! Through you, we're able to support conservation both close to home and out in the world

Happy 10th birthday Blue! ๐Ÿ’™
06/06/2026

Happy 10th birthday Blue! ๐Ÿ’™

Did you know you can tell adult male and female monarch butterflies apart? Look for a dark spot on each hindwing. If you...
06/06/2026

Did you know you can tell adult male and female monarch butterflies apart? Look for a dark spot on each hindwing. If you see them, it's a male. If not, it's a female!

They are specialized scales males have that emit pheromones to attract females. Another visual cue is the presence of thick veins on the wings. These are the black lines we're familiar with on monarchs. Females have thicker lines than males.

Now you've learned something on Butterfly Education & Awareness Day, so put it into practice with these photos. ๐€๐๐ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐š๐ง๐ฌ๐ฐ๐ž๐ซ ๐ข๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐œ๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐ฌ๐ž๐œ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง for each as to whether it's a male or female butterfly.

๐Ÿ“ธ: Educators Jen, Lauren, and Alex

06/05/2026

Fun facts about our spikey little porcupines, Peanut and Butter! Pay them a visit on your next trip to the Brandywine Zoo!

06/05/2026

Attention Park Users!

A road closure along North Park Drive may impact visitation to Brandywine Park and the Brandywine Zoo for the next 5-6 weeks. The closure is due to half of the roadway will being removed to create structural supports for the historic stone wall and sidewalk.

Both area parking lots will remain open, 900 N Park Drive lot is across from the Zoo and 1116 N Park Drive lot is adjacent to the Jasper Crane Rose Garden. Please note there is no vehicular access between the two parking lots and parking is prohibited on North Park Drive.

Address

1001 N Park Drive
Wilmington, DE
19802

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

(302) 571-7788

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