Brandywine Zoo
@brandywinezoo.bsky.social
Delaware's only AZA-accredited Zoo. We’re a small and mighty Zoo located in Brandywine Park, Wilmington, Delaware
🎉 We did it — and then some! 🎉
Thanks to you, we beat our $10K goal and raised $14,100 — matched for a total of $24,100! 🙌
Every dollar helps us build our new multi-species habitat. 🐾
Stay tuned for updates — and thank you for making it happen! 💚
Thanks to you, we beat our $10K goal and raised $14,100 — matched for a total of $24,100! 🙌
Every dollar helps us build our new multi-species habitat. 🐾
Stay tuned for updates — and thank you for making it happen! 💚
November 10, 2025 at 4:01 PM
🎉 We did it — and then some! 🎉
Thanks to you, we beat our $10K goal and raised $14,100 — matched for a total of $24,100! 🙌
Every dollar helps us build our new multi-species habitat. 🐾
Stay tuned for updates — and thank you for making it happen! 💚
Thanks to you, we beat our $10K goal and raised $14,100 — matched for a total of $24,100! 🙌
Every dollar helps us build our new multi-species habitat. 🐾
Stay tuned for updates — and thank you for making it happen! 💚
🕷 Join us for a fun 21+ Trivia Night at the zoo. Friday, November 14, 5:30-7:30pm.
Test your knowledge about the animal world’s most notorious creepy crawlies. Plus, meet some of Brandywine Zoo’s ambassador animals up close. 🐍
Group of 2: $35
Group of 4: $65
🎟 brandywinezoo.org/creepycrawly
Test your knowledge about the animal world’s most notorious creepy crawlies. Plus, meet some of Brandywine Zoo’s ambassador animals up close. 🐍
Group of 2: $35
Group of 4: $65
🎟 brandywinezoo.org/creepycrawly
Creepy & Crawly Trivia Night - Brandywine Zoo
This is a 21+ Event The spooky season doesn’t have to end in October! Join us for a fun 21 and up trivia night at the zoo. Test your knowledge […]
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November 9, 2025 at 6:52 PM
🕷 Join us for a fun 21+ Trivia Night at the zoo. Friday, November 14, 5:30-7:30pm.
Test your knowledge about the animal world’s most notorious creepy crawlies. Plus, meet some of Brandywine Zoo’s ambassador animals up close. 🐍
Group of 2: $35
Group of 4: $65
🎟 brandywinezoo.org/creepycrawly
Test your knowledge about the animal world’s most notorious creepy crawlies. Plus, meet some of Brandywine Zoo’s ambassador animals up close. 🐍
Group of 2: $35
Group of 4: $65
🎟 brandywinezoo.org/creepycrawly
We’re excited to launch a $10,000 Capital Campaign Matching Challenge! 🐾 Thanks to a generous donor, every gift made between now and Oct 31 will be matched dollar-for-dollar — up to $10,000.
Together, we can unlock $20,000 to help build a new multi-species habitat
brandywinezoo.org/double-your-...
Together, we can unlock $20,000 to help build a new multi-species habitat
brandywinezoo.org/double-your-...
Big News: Your Gift Will Be Doubled! - Brandywine Zoo
Double Your Impact – $10,000 Challenge! $10,00 Matching Challenge Days Hours Minutes Seconds We’re excited to launch a $10,000 Capital Campaign Matching Challenge! Thanks to a generous donor, every gi...
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September 24, 2025 at 8:18 PM
We’re excited to launch a $10,000 Capital Campaign Matching Challenge! 🐾 Thanks to a generous donor, every gift made between now and Oct 31 will be matched dollar-for-dollar — up to $10,000.
Together, we can unlock $20,000 to help build a new multi-species habitat
brandywinezoo.org/double-your-...
Together, we can unlock $20,000 to help build a new multi-species habitat
brandywinezoo.org/double-your-...
Celebrate Halloween at the zoo for an evening of holiday revelry. Friday Oct 24 5:30-8pm
Enjoy spooky cocktails and liquid libations, light nibbles, and bewitching entertainment with live music by Green Eggs and Jam. brandywinezoo.org/spirits
Enjoy spooky cocktails and liquid libations, light nibbles, and bewitching entertainment with live music by Green Eggs and Jam. brandywinezoo.org/spirits
September 23, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Celebrate Halloween at the zoo for an evening of holiday revelry. Friday Oct 24 5:30-8pm
Enjoy spooky cocktails and liquid libations, light nibbles, and bewitching entertainment with live music by Green Eggs and Jam. brandywinezoo.org/spirits
Enjoy spooky cocktails and liquid libations, light nibbles, and bewitching entertainment with live music by Green Eggs and Jam. brandywinezoo.org/spirits
Celebrate halloween zoo-style with this merry, not scary event. Oct 17-19 10am-3pm
All are invited to wear costumes while visiting the zoo. Plenty of treats and activities. Bring your own bag for treats. We’ll have activities for the trick-or-treaters and festive decorations.
brandywinezoo.org/boo
All are invited to wear costumes while visiting the zoo. Plenty of treats and activities. Bring your own bag for treats. We’ll have activities for the trick-or-treaters and festive decorations.
brandywinezoo.org/boo
September 23, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Celebrate halloween zoo-style with this merry, not scary event. Oct 17-19 10am-3pm
All are invited to wear costumes while visiting the zoo. Plenty of treats and activities. Bring your own bag for treats. We’ll have activities for the trick-or-treaters and festive decorations.
brandywinezoo.org/boo
All are invited to wear costumes while visiting the zoo. Plenty of treats and activities. Bring your own bag for treats. We’ll have activities for the trick-or-treaters and festive decorations.
brandywinezoo.org/boo
Wallabies are here at the zoo throughout the summer and fall. Hop over to meet our Australian guests and learn about these cousins of the kangaroo. 🦘
July 10, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Wallabies are here at the zoo throughout the summer and fall. Hop over to meet our Australian guests and learn about these cousins of the kangaroo. 🦘
🍻🐾 Brew at the Zoo is almost here! 🐾🍻
Join us Friday, May 30 | 5:30–8:30 PM at the Brandywine Zoo for an unforgettable evening of craft beer, wine, live music & light fare — all included in your ticket! 🎶
🎟 Buy your tickets in advance and save $5!
👉 Get your tickets now: brandywinezoo.org/brew
Join us Friday, May 30 | 5:30–8:30 PM at the Brandywine Zoo for an unforgettable evening of craft beer, wine, live music & light fare — all included in your ticket! 🎶
🎟 Buy your tickets in advance and save $5!
👉 Get your tickets now: brandywinezoo.org/brew
Brew at the Zoo - Brandywine Zoo
21+ Event Lively, After Hours Fundraiser at the Brandywine Zoo! Enjoy a variety of beer, wine and spirits from numerous vendors, light fare provided by local restaurants, and specialty coffee […]
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May 21, 2025 at 4:06 PM
🍻🐾 Brew at the Zoo is almost here! 🐾🍻
Join us Friday, May 30 | 5:30–8:30 PM at the Brandywine Zoo for an unforgettable evening of craft beer, wine, live music & light fare — all included in your ticket! 🎶
🎟 Buy your tickets in advance and save $5!
👉 Get your tickets now: brandywinezoo.org/brew
Join us Friday, May 30 | 5:30–8:30 PM at the Brandywine Zoo for an unforgettable evening of craft beer, wine, live music & light fare — all included in your ticket! 🎶
🎟 Buy your tickets in advance and save $5!
👉 Get your tickets now: brandywinezoo.org/brew
Happy Endangered Species Day!
Today, we are recognizing the 6 species at the zoo that are currently listed as endangered - Red Panda, Radiated Tortoise, Golden-lion Tamarin, Crowned lemur, Ring-tailed lemur; as well as the critically endangered Black-and-white ruffed lemurs.
Today, we are recognizing the 6 species at the zoo that are currently listed as endangered - Red Panda, Radiated Tortoise, Golden-lion Tamarin, Crowned lemur, Ring-tailed lemur; as well as the critically endangered Black-and-white ruffed lemurs.
May 16, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Happy Endangered Species Day!
Today, we are recognizing the 6 species at the zoo that are currently listed as endangered - Red Panda, Radiated Tortoise, Golden-lion Tamarin, Crowned lemur, Ring-tailed lemur; as well as the critically endangered Black-and-white ruffed lemurs.
Today, we are recognizing the 6 species at the zoo that are currently listed as endangered - Red Panda, Radiated Tortoise, Golden-lion Tamarin, Crowned lemur, Ring-tailed lemur; as well as the critically endangered Black-and-white ruffed lemurs.
🍹 Sip for a Cause — Support Brandywine Zoo! 🐾
Join us tomorrow, May 1st from 6–9 PM at BBC Tavern and Grill for a wild night of cocktails, conservation, and community! 🦁✨
📍 4019 Kennett Pike, Greenville, DE
💻 Donate now: guestbartender.org/events/fptqy8
🔗 Learn more: brandywinezoo.org
Join us tomorrow, May 1st from 6–9 PM at BBC Tavern and Grill for a wild night of cocktails, conservation, and community! 🦁✨
📍 4019 Kennett Pike, Greenville, DE
💻 Donate now: guestbartender.org/events/fptqy8
🔗 Learn more: brandywinezoo.org
April 30, 2025 at 2:38 PM
🍹 Sip for a Cause — Support Brandywine Zoo! 🐾
Join us tomorrow, May 1st from 6–9 PM at BBC Tavern and Grill for a wild night of cocktails, conservation, and community! 🦁✨
📍 4019 Kennett Pike, Greenville, DE
💻 Donate now: guestbartender.org/events/fptqy8
🔗 Learn more: brandywinezoo.org
Join us tomorrow, May 1st from 6–9 PM at BBC Tavern and Grill for a wild night of cocktails, conservation, and community! 🦁✨
📍 4019 Kennett Pike, Greenville, DE
💻 Donate now: guestbartender.org/events/fptqy8
🔗 Learn more: brandywinezoo.org
Spring is here! 🌷🌼 Time to get outside. Visit Brandywine Zoo with your Delaware EBT or @artreachphilly access card for just $2 per person, for up to 4 people. See you at the zoo!🐒🐢🐦⬛🐐
April 25, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Spring is here! 🌷🌼 Time to get outside. Visit Brandywine Zoo with your Delaware EBT or @artreachphilly access card for just $2 per person, for up to 4 people. See you at the zoo!🐒🐢🐦⬛🐐
In case you missed the Stuffed Animal Vet Clinic, last Saturday, we learned the “Fluffy Flu” is going around! 😁🧸
Visit this Saturday, April 19 for PARTY FOR THE PLANET EARTH DAY CELEBRATION, 10AM-3PM. 🌎 brandywinezoo.org/earth-day
Visit this Saturday, April 19 for PARTY FOR THE PLANET EARTH DAY CELEBRATION, 10AM-3PM. 🌎 brandywinezoo.org/earth-day
April 16, 2025 at 9:46 PM
In case you missed the Stuffed Animal Vet Clinic, last Saturday, we learned the “Fluffy Flu” is going around! 😁🧸
Visit this Saturday, April 19 for PARTY FOR THE PLANET EARTH DAY CELEBRATION, 10AM-3PM. 🌎 brandywinezoo.org/earth-day
Visit this Saturday, April 19 for PARTY FOR THE PLANET EARTH DAY CELEBRATION, 10AM-3PM. 🌎 brandywinezoo.org/earth-day
Celebrate Earth Day at the Brandywine Zoo's Party for the Planet! Enjoy themed activities, bird-friendly coffee, keeper talks & more. Included with admission. Join our BioBlitz on iNaturalist April 19–June 8! Details: brandywinezoo.org/earth-day & inaturalist.org.
April 15, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Celebrate Earth Day at the Brandywine Zoo's Party for the Planet! Enjoy themed activities, bird-friendly coffee, keeper talks & more. Included with admission. Join our BioBlitz on iNaturalist April 19–June 8! Details: brandywinezoo.org/earth-day & inaturalist.org.
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
FEE: $10/person
March 25, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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
FEE: $10/person
Shout out to our friends at Wilmington State Parks for helping us add 3 new elevated lemur shelters to the Madagascar habitat.
All three species have been observed utilizing them. The lemurs have scent marked the shelters, so we think they approve! 🐒👍
Visit us and check out the Madagascar habitat!
All three species have been observed utilizing them. The lemurs have scent marked the shelters, so we think they approve! 🐒👍
Visit us and check out the Madagascar habitat!
March 24, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Shout out to our friends at Wilmington State Parks for helping us add 3 new elevated lemur shelters to the Madagascar habitat.
All three species have been observed utilizing them. The lemurs have scent marked the shelters, so we think they approve! 🐒👍
Visit us and check out the Madagascar habitat!
All three species have been observed utilizing them. The lemurs have scent marked the shelters, so we think they approve! 🐒👍
Visit us and check out the Madagascar habitat!
🍻🐾 Brew at the Zoo is BACK!
Join us at Brandywine Zoo for an unforgettable evening of craft beer, wine, and spirits from top vendors, plus delicious bites from local restaurants
🎟️ Early Bird Special! Save $5 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐝 promo code at checkout.
Friday, May 30th 5:30-8:30pm
brandywinezoo.org/brew
Join us at Brandywine Zoo for an unforgettable evening of craft beer, wine, and spirits from top vendors, plus delicious bites from local restaurants
🎟️ Early Bird Special! Save $5 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐝 promo code at checkout.
Friday, May 30th 5:30-8:30pm
brandywinezoo.org/brew
March 17, 2025 at 6:18 PM
🍻🐾 Brew at the Zoo is BACK!
Join us at Brandywine Zoo for an unforgettable evening of craft beer, wine, and spirits from top vendors, plus delicious bites from local restaurants
🎟️ Early Bird Special! Save $5 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐝 promo code at checkout.
Friday, May 30th 5:30-8:30pm
brandywinezoo.org/brew
Join us at Brandywine Zoo for an unforgettable evening of craft beer, wine, and spirits from top vendors, plus delicious bites from local restaurants
🎟️ Early Bird Special! Save $5 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐝 promo code at checkout.
Friday, May 30th 5:30-8:30pm
brandywinezoo.org/brew
🐾 Support Wildlife Conservation with Brandywine Zoo! 🌍✨
Every year, Brandywine Zoo connects thousands of visitors with the incredible world of animals, inspiring a love for wildlife and a deeper understanding of conservation. www.domore24delaware.org/events/256/r...
Every year, Brandywine Zoo connects thousands of visitors with the incredible world of animals, inspiring a love for wildlife and a deeper understanding of conservation. www.domore24delaware.org/events/256/r...
February 27, 2025 at 8:25 PM
🐾 Support Wildlife Conservation with Brandywine Zoo! 🌍✨
Every year, Brandywine Zoo connects thousands of visitors with the incredible world of animals, inspiring a love for wildlife and a deeper understanding of conservation. www.domore24delaware.org/events/256/r...
Every year, Brandywine Zoo connects thousands of visitors with the incredible world of animals, inspiring a love for wildlife and a deeper understanding of conservation. www.domore24delaware.org/events/256/r...
🌸🐾 Spring is in the air, and we’re kicking off the season in a wild way! 🎉 Join us this weekend for a day of family fun at the zoo with kid-friendly trivia, a self-guided scavenger hunt, special keeper talks, and more!
📸 Keeper Doug
📸 Keeper Doug
February 27, 2025 at 8:24 PM
🌸🐾 Spring is in the air, and we’re kicking off the season in a wild way! 🎉 Join us this weekend for a day of family fun at the zoo with kid-friendly trivia, a self-guided scavenger hunt, special keeper talks, and more!
📸 Keeper Doug
📸 Keeper Doug
Only 3 days left to vote! The Brandywine Zoo has made it to the elimination round of the Best of Delaware awards! 🎉🎉
🏕️ Best Kids’ Summer Camp (Upstate)
🦁 Best Kid-Friendly Museum (Statewide)
🥳 Best Place For A Birthday Party (Upstate)
Show your love bestof.delawaretoday.com before Feb 28!
🏕️ Best Kids’ Summer Camp (Upstate)
🦁 Best Kid-Friendly Museum (Statewide)
🥳 Best Place For A Birthday Party (Upstate)
Show your love bestof.delawaretoday.com before Feb 28!
February 25, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Only 3 days left to vote! The Brandywine Zoo has made it to the elimination round of the Best of Delaware awards! 🎉🎉
🏕️ Best Kids’ Summer Camp (Upstate)
🦁 Best Kid-Friendly Museum (Statewide)
🥳 Best Place For A Birthday Party (Upstate)
Show your love bestof.delawaretoday.com before Feb 28!
🏕️ Best Kids’ Summer Camp (Upstate)
🦁 Best Kid-Friendly Museum (Statewide)
🥳 Best Place For A Birthday Party (Upstate)
Show your love bestof.delawaretoday.com before Feb 28!
💝 Keepers here at the Brandywine Zoo have so much love for the animals they work with. To show their love and appreciation they gave the animals these sweet Valentines! 💝
📸: Keeper Emily and Keeper Doug
📸: Keeper Emily and Keeper Doug
February 14, 2025 at 3:46 PM
💝 Keepers here at the Brandywine Zoo have so much love for the animals they work with. To show their love and appreciation they gave the animals these sweet Valentines! 💝
📸: Keeper Emily and Keeper Doug
📸: Keeper Emily and Keeper Doug
We’re hosting Birds & Bees Trivia for one more night! If you missed your chance to get tickets last week, join us on our new date - Sat., Feb. 15! Drinks & snacks will be provided. The team with the most knowledge about ‘the birds and the bees’ will bring home a special trophy! bit.ly/4gTfaBU
February 12, 2025 at 3:54 PM
We’re hosting Birds & Bees Trivia for one more night! If you missed your chance to get tickets last week, join us on our new date - Sat., Feb. 15! Drinks & snacks will be provided. The team with the most knowledge about ‘the birds and the bees’ will bring home a special trophy! bit.ly/4gTfaBU
🐾💖 Share the Love This Valentine’s Day! 💖🐾
Looking for a gift that’s as special as your Valentine? Show your love in a meaningful way by sponsoring an animal at the Brandywine Zoo! 🌿🐾
💘 "Adopt" today and give a gift that truly makes a difference!
brandywinezoo.org/support/a-d-...
Looking for a gift that’s as special as your Valentine? Show your love in a meaningful way by sponsoring an animal at the Brandywine Zoo! 🌿🐾
💘 "Adopt" today and give a gift that truly makes a difference!
brandywinezoo.org/support/a-d-...
February 10, 2025 at 4:55 PM
🐾💖 Share the Love This Valentine’s Day! 💖🐾
Looking for a gift that’s as special as your Valentine? Show your love in a meaningful way by sponsoring an animal at the Brandywine Zoo! 🌿🐾
💘 "Adopt" today and give a gift that truly makes a difference!
brandywinezoo.org/support/a-d-...
Looking for a gift that’s as special as your Valentine? Show your love in a meaningful way by sponsoring an animal at the Brandywine Zoo! 🌿🐾
💘 "Adopt" today and give a gift that truly makes a difference!
brandywinezoo.org/support/a-d-...
🦅💚 The Brandywine Zoo is flying high for the Philadelphia Eagles as they head to the Super Bowl! Our animals and staff are bringing their wildest team spirit—cheering, flapping, and roaring for a big Birds win! 🏈🎉
@philadelphiaeagles.bsky.social
@philadelphiaeagles.bsky.social
February 7, 2025 at 4:22 PM
🦅💚 The Brandywine Zoo is flying high for the Philadelphia Eagles as they head to the Super Bowl! Our animals and staff are bringing their wildest team spirit—cheering, flapping, and roaring for a big Birds win! 🏈🎉
@philadelphiaeagles.bsky.social
@philadelphiaeagles.bsky.social
🏈🦅 The Brandywine Zoo is soaring high with Eagles pride! Our animals are getting into the Super Bowl spirit as we cheer on the Philadelphia Eagles to victory! The whole zoo is ready to Fly, Eagles, Fly! 💚🎉
Let’s bring home that Lombardi Trophy! GO BIRDS! 🦅💚🏆
Let’s bring home that Lombardi Trophy! GO BIRDS! 🦅💚🏆
February 6, 2025 at 3:41 PM
🏈🦅 The Brandywine Zoo is soaring high with Eagles pride! Our animals are getting into the Super Bowl spirit as we cheer on the Philadelphia Eagles to victory! The whole zoo is ready to Fly, Eagles, Fly! 💚🎉
Let’s bring home that Lombardi Trophy! GO BIRDS! 🦅💚🏆
Let’s bring home that Lombardi Trophy! GO BIRDS! 🦅💚🏆
Please welcome our new North American Porcupine, Butter, who came to us all the way from Minnesota! He is sharing a habitat with our current female porcupine, Peanut. Now we have Peanut and Butter.😉
📸: Keeper Doug and Keeper Lindsay
📸: Keeper Doug and Keeper Lindsay
February 6, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Please welcome our new North American Porcupine, Butter, who came to us all the way from Minnesota! He is sharing a habitat with our current female porcupine, Peanut. Now we have Peanut and Butter.😉
📸: Keeper Doug and Keeper Lindsay
📸: Keeper Doug and Keeper Lindsay