Brandywine Zoo

1001 N Park Dr, Wilmington, DE 19802, USA

Address:	1001 N Park Dr, Wilmington, DE 19802, USA
Phone:	+1 302-571-7747
Site:	brandywinezoo.org
Rating:	4
Working:	10AM–4PM 10AM–4PM 10AM–4PM 10AM–4PM 10AM–4PM 10AM–4PM 10AM–4PM

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A Private User

I have been going to the Brandywine zoo since I was a kid. It is a small zoo, but it is clean and they seem to take good care of their animals. They are accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. My son loves their story time, Squeek the bobcat, Savannah the Serval, the sandhill cranes , and the goats. The keeper staff has always been friendly and informative when weve visited. They have many great educational programs for kids throughout the year. (In response to the very unwitty poster Tracey- they dont even have Flamingos at this zoo.)

Daniel Becker

Small zoo but perfect for toddlers. Older kids would not be so impressed. Capybara, Otters, Reptiles, Macaw, rhea, condor, fox, owl, red panda, tamarins, porcupine, some other birds/hawks, goats; concession stand has pizza, hot dogs, pretzel and snacks/sodas. Nothing fancy. Gift shop is same. 7$ per adult, kids under 3 free. Spend about an hour here. And the goose and ducks along the Brandywine river (where you park) are also entertaining. Check their schedule for special showings too. Staff is really awesome!

Che Henderson

This is a great zoo to visit if you want to be haunted by the ghosts of animals. There are so few animals here that we began to think the local squirrels were a part of the attractions...one had just climbed over into the cage. The animals look like they want to be put out of their misery. It would be better if they marketed this as an animal rehab, at least then it would have a captivating story. This is the first zoo Ive visited that after leaving I wanted to kill myself.

Andrea Cocco Jordan

We normally come to the area to picnic across from the zoo along the Brandywine river. The geese and ducks are pretty socialized and it is nice and scenic. As for the zoo, its very small with a limited amount of animals. Im ok with that because itd be sad to see a big animal all cramped up. they do have educational events, and the staff are well informed. We went today on a Groupon deal $12 for 2 adults, 2 children, which is about half off normal prices.

Veronica Pszoniak

Really very sad. It has such potential. Glad I went on a special family night and only paid $1 to get in. I would have been pretty upset had I gone on a night for regular price. Dont get me wrong the animals of course are worth supporting and seeing but there arent many and the zoo is very small. The name is deceiving, they should try to come up with something a bit more fitting. The area should invest in this attraction because it could be so much more.

Colleen Kirby

Small and sweet zoo with polite staff. Its undergoing some construction right now but should improve it even more. There are several exhibits with smaller animals, a petting zoo with goats, a snack bar area and a seating area. This is geared for a short visit and for the younger kids. Make a longer day out of using the park by the river or the large playground just walking distance away.

Christina Strupp

Seems like a really nice place for families with young children, but much too small for adults to enjoy on their own. It is basically just a single walk path with animals on either side. Some of the animals are in glass cages which are hard to see into due to glare from the sun. The food is reasonably priced, and the keepers are very friendly, knowledgeable, and available.

Christopher Sullivan

If you feel like getting ripped off, this is the place for you. Saw the entire zoo in 20 minutes. I honestly cant believe it. Im still here and so pissed off, I had to write this review while standing next to one of the 12 animals here. Do NOT waste your money. It took us twice as long to get here from DelCo than it took to see everything. Pathetic.

Crystal Thomas

Small package, big punch! This zoo is adorable. There arent too many animals and you can see them all. The serval was the only animal that was able to hide. Great photo opportunities. Real nice flow. Awesome for little kids. Pack a lunch and make a day of the zoo and playground. I just found out they have presentations/shows. Pleasantly surprised.

Shelly Koehler

Such a great zoo! A small zoo with great exhibits. Very clean and well laid out. All of the employees were very kind, helpful, & well educated. Such a great activity if you only have a limited amount of free time. You can get through the zoo quickly or take your time and enjoy it for several hours.

A Private User

We stopped at the Brandywine Zoo to take a break in a 3 hour road trip. It was perfect and just what we needed. It was cold so it was a slow day at the zoo but the staff were very welcoming! They even woke up the old tiger and asked her to come outside for a visit. I would definitely go again!

Alyssa Delgado

Loved visiting this old ruin.You would think that it would be harder to find and hidden, but it is just right off the road after the parking lot.Loved it! Lots of graffiti making it look nasty but kinda cool at the same time.Will definitely have to go hike there again just for pix

Mo A

Great smaller sized zoo that we have been members of and have visited for years. Nice people there and a cool selection of animals. They are expanding some areas including the Eagle area. Probably best in spring in summer as many of the animals are housed for the cold weather.

Christina Ulrey

The price and size make this a great option for a quick afternoon dose of cute animals. I always spend most of my time petting the goats and watching the otters play. On my first trip, I was pleasantly surprised to find such a diverse selection of animals in a small zoo.

KEISHA DAVIDSON

I remember coming here with my father as a child. Its small but its so quaint and kids love it! My granddaughter really loved it! The head administrator really took time to explain many different things about the zoo to us. I really appreciated that. He was a nice man.

Alexys Wheeler

Small family oriented zoo. Love letting my toddler run around and explore. Staff is friendly and attentive! They have great programs for children during the week and on the weekends! Once a month in the summer they have a family fun night with $1 admission!

went today payed $7 to see 3 animals. asked lady if my son could touch the lizard and she said no 2 minutes later they ask for a brave volunteer little kid gets to touch the lizard. was not worth $7 should of been a $1 will not be going back

A Private User

Love this zoo. Just the right size for young kids. Great learning programs. Membership is a value --in free every time and discounts in Zootique, camp programs and other programs. Lots of memories here. Animals are well cared for.

C Hewitt

The Brandywine Zoo is a small zoo, but it has some cool animals. Ive only gone once, and it was a while ago, but I remember liking it. However, the Philadelphia Zoo and other local zoos are technically better.

Debbie Uetz

The park is nice along the water, plenty of tables and grills. The zoo does not have a tiger. :( So disappointed! The zoo is suited for children under 6. It would make for a nice family day.

Dustin Kerr

Love this little zoo built into the side of a hill the habitats are very natural looking and you get very close to the animals, close enough to get sprayed with tiger piss. Use caution