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Brandywine Zoo
Wilmington State Parks
1001 North Park Drive, Wilmington, DE 19802
Phone: (302) 571-7788
Fax: (302) 571-7787
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Close Encounters of the WILD Kind!
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- TIME: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Weekends in May; Daily, June - August
Experience wildlife up close and personal at the Brandywine Zoo. Learn about your favorite animals from zoo staff.
Story Time at the Zoo
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- TIME: 10:30 a.m.
Every Thursday, June - September
For all ages, especially the very young. Delightful animal stories read by a lively storyteller near the Otter Exhibit. Story Time will be moved indoors in the event of rain. Free with paid admission to the Zoo.
Keeper Watching!
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- TIME: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Weekends in May; Daily, June - August
Experience the zoo from a Zoo Keeper’s perspective. Learn interesting facts about the zoo’s fabulous animals and the special ways that keepers deal with them.
Art in the Ark
- DATE: September 11, 2010
- TIME: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
(All ages) Enjoy a special day at the Zoo celebrating the arts in a wild new way...with the Zoo animals featuring works of art created by the animals themselves. Held in conjunction with the Brandywine Festival of the Arts, enjoy a wild art station, discovery cart and live animal encounters! Free admission
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- DATE: September 12, 2010
- TIME: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
(All ages) Enjoy a special day at the Zoo celebrating the arts in a wild new way...with the Zoo animals featuring works of art created by the animals themselves. Held in conjunction with the Brandywine Festival of the Arts, enjoy a wild art station, discovery cart and live animal encounters! Free admission
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- DATE: September 14, 2010
- TIME: 10 – 11 a.m.
Program Series – Animal Colors: Red!
(18 months – 6 years) Animals come in all shapes, sizes and colors. Learn about our many colorful creatures, each week focusing on a different color or pattern! Registration strongly suggested; walk-in’s welcome if space is available. One adult is free for each paid participant. Program begins in the Education Building. Fee: $8 per child ($6 per child for Delaware Zoological Society members). Special session fee: $50 per child ($35 for Delaware Zoological Society members) for all seven Animal Colors programs.
Volunteer Open House
- DATE: September 22, 2010
- TIME: 1 – 3 p.m.
(Ages 18 and up) Looking to make a difference? Want to share your passion for wildlife conservation? Do you want to inspire others? The Zoo may be the place for you! We are looking for mature, dedicated, knowledgeable, outgoing and inspiring individuals to spread the Brandywine Zoo’s mission about wildlife conservation. To find out more, attend the Zoo’s open house located in the Education Building (next to the Exotic House) to get information and to ask questions, fill out an application, start the necessary background check, and even complete the interview process. For more information, visit the Brandywine Zoo website. Registration not required. Free.
[top]Zoo Fiesta
- DATE: September 25, 2010
- TIME: Noon – 3:30 p.m.
(All ages) The Brandywine Zoo and the Latin American Community Center are working together to provide a wild Fiesta! Learn about endangered species from Latin countries, and more importantly, learn how you can make a difference. This bilingual event will include an animal craft, face painting, music and more...all in Spanish and English. What's a fiesta without a piñata? See some Zoo animals play with their own special piñatas! Free with paid admission to the Zoo.
[top]Pint-Sized Planeteers
- DATE: September 28, 2010
- TIME: 10 – 11 a.m.
Program Series – Animal Colors: Blue!
(18 months – 6 years) Animals come in all shapes, sizes and colors. Learn about our many colorful creatures, each week focusing on a different color or pattern! Registration strongly suggested; walk-in’s welcome if space is available. One adult is free for each paid participant. Program begins in the Education Building. Fee: $8 per child ($6 per child for Delaware Zoological Society members). Special session fee: $50 per child ($35 for Delaware Zoological Society members) for all seven Animal Colors programs.
Home School Program: Biome Sweet Biome!
- DATE: September 30, 2010
- TIME: 10 a.m. – Noon
(Grades K-12) Discover how every living thing has a special way to survive in different biomes, the animals that live there, and the special adaptations that help them to survive. Registration is required. Program meets in the Education Building. One adult is admitted free per family. Fee: $8 per person ($6 for Delaware Zoological Society members).
[top]Teacher Professional Development Day
- DATE: October 8, 2010
- TIME: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
(Public and private school teachers and home school parents) Teachers of all ages and stages are welcome to attend the Brandywine Zoo’s Teacher Professional Development Day. Learn how to color your classroom green and explore the Brandywine Zoo! For more information, visit the Brandywine Zoo website.
[top]Columbus Day Camp: Animal Explorers!
- DATE: October 11, 2010
- TIME: 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
(Ages 4 – 13) Explore the wilds of the Brandywine Zoo. Spend the day like Columbus, discovering new worlds as we learn about the different habitats from around the globe. Campers must be potty trained and bring a bag lunch and water bottle; a snack will be provided. Fee: $30 per camper ($25 for Delaware Zoological Society members). Morning drop off from 8 to 8:30 a.m. and aftercare until 5:30 p.m. are available. Aftercare fee: $8. Pre-registration is required. Deadline for registration is October 4. Visit the Brandywine Zoo website for more information or to register.
[top]Pint-Sized Planeteers
- DATE: October 12, 2010
- TIME: 10 – 11 a.m.
Program Series – Animal Colors: Brown!
(18 months – 6 years) Animals come in all shapes, sizes and colors. Learn about our many colorful creatures, each week focusing on a different color or pattern! Registration strongly suggested; walk-in’s welcome if space is available. One adult is free for each paid participant. Program begins in the Education Building. Fee: $8 per child ($6 per child for Delaware Zoological Society members). Special session fee: $50 per child ($35 for Delaware Zoological Society members) for all seven Animal Colors programs.
Autumn with the Animals
- DATE: October 16, 2010
- TIME: 1 – 3:30 p.m.
(All ages) Fall into fun at Brandywine Zoo’s Autumn with the Animals! The whole family will enjoy an autumn game or craft, face painting, live entertainment, and live animal presentations (weather permitting). Free with paid admission to the Zoo.
[top]Autumn with the Animals
- DATE: October 23, 2010
- TIME: 1 – 3:30 p.m.
(All ages) Fall into fun at Brandywine Zoo’s Autumn with the Animals! The whole family will enjoy an autumn game or craft, face painting, live entertainment, and live animal presentations (weather permitting). Free with paid admission to the Zoo.
[top]Pint-Sized Planeteers
- DATE: October 26, 2010
- TIME: 10 – 11 a.m.
Program Series – Animal Colors: White!
(18 months – 6 years) Animals come in all shapes, sizes and colors. Learn about our many colorful creatures, each week focusing on a different color or pattern! Registration strongly suggested; walk-in’s welcome if space is available. One adult is free for each paid participant. Program begins in the Education Building. Fee: $8 per child ($6 per child for Delaware Zoological Society members). Special session fee: $50 per child ($35 for Delaware Zoological Society members) for all seven Animal Colors programs.
Autumn with the Animals
- DATE: October 30, 2010
- TIME: 1 – 3:30 p.m.
(All ages) Fall into fun at Brandywine Zoo’s Autumn with the Animals! The whole family will enjoy an autumn game or craft, face painting, live entertainment, and live animal presentations (weather permitting). Children are welcome to wear Halloween costumes if desired! Free with paid admission to the Zoo.
[top]Scout Day at Brandywine Zoo: An Event for Girl and Boy Scouts!
- DATE: November 13, 2010
- TIME: 9 a.m. – Noon
Enjoy a morning at the Zoo designed for scouts and their families! Registered participants will get special early admission to the Zoo. Enjoy a morning of games, crafts and activities all geared toward scout requirements. Brandywine Zoo patches will be available for purchase. This is an outdoor event, so dress for the weather. Fee: $7 per person. Pre-registration required, space is limited, so please register early! Deadline for registration is November 8. Please call the Zoo at (302) 571-7850, ext. 209 or visit the Brandywine Zoo website for registration information for this particular program.
[top]Pint-Sized Planeteers
- DATE: November 16, 2010
- TIME: 10 – 11 a.m.
Program Series – Animal Colors: Gray!
(18 months – 6 years) Animals come in all shapes, sizes and colors. Learn about our many colorful creatures, each week focusing on a different color or pattern! Registration strongly suggested; walk-in’s welcome if space is available. One adult is free for each paid participant. Program begins in the Education Building. Fee: $8 per child ($6 per child for Delaware Zoological Society members). Special session fee: $50 per child ($35 for Delaware Zoological Society members) for all seven Animal Colors programs.
Pint-Sized Planeteers
- DATE: November 30, 2010
- TIME: 10 – 11 a.m.
Program Series – Animal Colors: Black!
(18 months – 6 years) Animals come in all shapes, sizes and colors. Learn about our many colorful creatures, each week focusing on a different color or pattern! Registration strongly suggested; walk-in’s welcome if space is available. One adult is free for each paid participant. Program begins in the Education Building. Fee: $8 per child ($6 per child for Delaware Zoological Society members). Special session fee: $50 per child ($35 for Delaware Zoological Society members) for all seven Animal Colors programs.
Holly-Zoo Days
- DATE: December 11, 2010
- TIME: 1 – 3:30 p.m.
(All ages) Enjoy an afternoon or two at the Zoo to rev up your holiday spirit! Walk among your wild friends that reside at the Zoo, sip a warm beverage, listen to festive music and round off your trip with a visit to the “Zootique” gift store! Free with paid admission to the Zoo.
[top]Holly-Zoo Days
- DATE: December 12, 2010
- TIME: 1 – 3:30 p.m.
(All ages) Enjoy an afternoon or two at the Zoo to rev up your holiday spirit! Walk among your wild friends that reside at the Zoo, sip a warm beverage, listen to festive music and round off your trip with a visit to the “Zootique” gift store! Free with paid admission to the Zoo.
[top]Pint-Sized Planeteers
- DATE: December 14, 2010
- TIME: 10 – 11 a.m.
Program Series – Animal Colors: Polka Dots!
(18 months – 6 years) Animals come in all shapes, sizes and colors. Learn about our many colorful creatures, each week focusing on a different color or pattern! Registration strongly suggested; walk-in’s welcome if space is available. One adult is free for each paid participant. Program begins in the Education Building. Fee: $8 per child ($6 per child for Delaware Zoological Society members). Special session fee: $50 per child ($35 for Delaware Zoological Society members) for all seven Animal Colors programs.
Noon Year’s Eve Celebration at Brandywine Zoo!
- DATE: December 31, 2010
- TIME: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
(All ages) Celebrate the New Year Zoo-style by ringing in the New Year at noon. We’ll have games, crafts, a celebratory atmosphere and a sparkling apple cider toast as the clock strikes 12 (noon, that is). Fee: $3 per person ($2 Delaware Zoological Society members). Pre-registration strongly suggested; walk-ins welcome if space is available.
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