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Brandywine Zoo

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1001 N Park Dr, Wilmington, DE 19802, United States

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This place has a very good rate, they treat their customers well and you’ll feel welcome, super recommended

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Joshua Fagan

An intimate, pleasant zoo in the north part of the city. If you have kids, definitely take them here if you can. If you don't, I still recommend coming here anyway, because it is a enriching and beautiful experience. You won't have to spend a lot of time here. It is not that hard to navigate the zoo, and will not take that long. If you come here in the winter months, admission is free, and you don't need to buy a ticket. The process of coming in is actually quite easy and simple. The downside is that not all the animals are here in the winter months, but a lot of them still are present. This collection includes the adorable and quite lovely red pandas, always a highlight. I have to say that my favorite moment of my trip to the zoo was probably the condor, a graceful and somber creature that I was able to get quite close to. It is large, and every majestic feather glistens darkly in the sunlight. There is a little white ruffle across the neck, and there is an exotic--yet familiar somehow--majesty to this bird that by itself make the trip worthwhile. Whatever your interest, I hope that you will find something worthwhile and compelling here. If you're in Wilmington and you have some time to spare, definitely come here, especially if you have kids.

prashant patil

Visited the Zoo on new year day, it was free entry with a guided tour. It's a small zoo but definitely interesting for little ones. Guides did a really good job taking us through the zoo and explaining each of the birds and animals, while answering our questions as well. The zoo has a good parking space and restroom. I will visit the place again.

Kassy Reyes

Such a cute little zoo. The red pandas are adorable! We were fortunate enough to go around the animal’s feeding time so they were a bit more active than usual. I loved that the admission was inexpensive as well.

Vee Campbell

If you’re in downtown Wilmington looking for a short trip away from the brick and mortar, the Brandywine Zoo is close, small and accessible. As Zoos go, this one is teeny tiny- made even more so by the removal of the birds from their exhibits. But we walked to the zoo, stopping at a small playground, strolling along the canal, and crossing the stone bridge to get there. The walk was picturesque and refreshing. The half hour we took to walk the zoo from one end to another was just enough for our legs to rest and for us to experience this community’s vision for a local zoo. Also timed perfectly for a toddler’s attention span.

Shaik Abdul Cader Shaik Dawood

A small zoo. Good enough for small kids. The petting zoo was well maintained. We went on a weekday; wasn't crowded. AZA members enter for free. The zoo is stroller and wheelchair friendly. The staff were friendly. There's ample parking outside.

Stefanie Soto

Nice little small zoo and when we visited it was also free. Not sure if that always the same. Sadly it was raining that day so most of the animals where inside. I can see in the summer it can be really nice. They have picknick tables and a covered area

Tamara DeBerry

Small, but very cute zoo. It was my first visit and I really enjoyed it. Red pandas and lemurs were so adorable. Combined with a walk through the Brandywine park, it's a great time. Rose garden was definitely the highlight, absolutely beautiful. A must see!

jess g

Even though this zoo is small, it is lovely! I rarely see a zoo with the animals so up close. It was quite the treat. The lemurs are adorable and the goats are so friendly. Red panda was my favorite! You should definitely go as it is very affordable too.

Carmin Dior

Cute animals. Very inexpensive.I took my nephew to his first zoo visit. Will come again

Ellie Whitt

This is a sweet little zoo that is perfect for young children and toddlers. It's small enough that you can visit all the animals in one hour, and a little one can run back and forth between the red pandas and the lemurs a dozen times without exhausting their grownups. There is a small amphitheater, an animal ambassador area, and a woodsy area for children to play in. There's even a Little Free Library stocked with animal-themed books! The reptile exhibit is very small, but it's still quite exciting. This is an excels spot to visit with small children, and if you live locally, the annual family membership is absolutely worth it.

J brown

Great little zoo! We were in the area (we're originally from Maryland) and decided to stop by on the way home before lunch. My kids (4 and 7) loved seeing the animals and I was surprised how many animals they actually have for being such a "small but mighty" zoo. We got to see alot of activity because of feeding times and it wasn't super crowded today like Google had suggested it would be. We were there about 40-45 min. *No pictures this time unfortunately*

Julianna

Lovely little zoo! Had a great time. The gift shop has plenty inside to bring home souvenirs and the snack bar was good as well with very reasonable prices. Was definitely worth the drive from northern New Jersey. I would visit again - there is a great variety of animals here.

Teresa Simmons

Really a beautiful zoo. The animals look so well cared for and loved. All the staff we met seemed to really love their job and the animals! A nice way to spend a Saturday morning. Ordering tickets on line was so easy and the price is great!

Margaret Matteson

We hosted my 6yo's birthday at the Brandywine Zoo. The zoo is perfect for birthday parties, it's a really manageable size with light crowd levels. It was too chilly for the "animal encounter" in the birthday package so a zoo educator took the kids on a tour of the zoo. They loved it! All we had to do was show up with cupcakes, the wonderful staff took care of everything else. So easy and fun and different.

Susan Dion

Great fun on warm New Year's Day. So mild that the lemurs played outdoors.

Felicia Kazin

Lovely little zoo. Especially loved the Madagascar exhibit with tortoises, lemurs, and little monkeys all living together and the very stoic capybara.

Steven

Well im not sure what you call it yes it has animals in cages but literally its so small i had to just stop n think did i miss a walk off way but nope its really that small, dont get me wrong its a nice place , nice environment, friendly staff, well kept animals besides 1 large bird kinda limps on his left leg , but over all its not that bad just dont think its a zoo zoo its like a animals housing complex or something, thumbs up tho , its a nice spot for a stop for kids i think, or just moms with small kids 🙂👍

Diane Santillo

Cute little zoo! Perfect size for anyone with kids who have a short attention span. They have a good variety of animals and a little cafe and gift shop. Would definitely recommend a membership.

Brook W4BDP

Brandywine Zoo is a quaint little niche type of zoo. It is very clean with a very polite staff. Situated across from Brandywine Park, up on a hill area. It is wheelchair accessible, but eat your Wheaties, lol. They have a variety of small animals, such as lemurs, monkeys and a serval cat. There is a petting zoo, but is currently closed as of this review. You can still observe the goats and chickens. There is a snack shop here and a theater for shows, but there aren't currently any shows. If you want a small zoo type experience for about an hour or so, then this is for you. Make sure to go online and purchase your tickets for the time slot you would like. Enjoy your visit. Oh, I almost forgot, stop by and see the honeybees. It is neat to see inside if the hive.

Chris M

Veeeery small zoo, but the variety of animals you don't usually see in your typical zoo were great! We were there about an hour with taking our time. I would have given 5 stars but the $7 per adult was pretty steep considering alot of zoos are donation encouraged and not mandatory

Mike Monroe

Visited the Brandywine Zoo with family and daughter's friend. Had a great time with very little crowd watching the condor warm himself by spreading his large wings, the lemurs running and playing in the new Madascar exhibit, the toucan catching seeds flipped from the tip of his bill and the two Pudos which are the world's smallest deer.

Christopher Carnelli

This probably would've been 4-stars, but it's winter and most of the animals are indoors and not visible. Yes, that's my fault, but I can only rate based on my experience. It's also free from Dec to Feb, so you can't really complain. It was a nice but brief thing to do.

Chanel Waters

I been several times and usually take kids. Stroll through the zoo and walk / run and play up and down monkey hill. Tell the kids about my old days riding my bike in the neighborhood.

M_ M

The Brandywine Zoo is on the smaller side as far as Zoo's go. It's about the size of a city block and houses a surprisingly large number of animals. The Staff there is always friendly and eager to interact with the visitors and animals. I have been there a few times and each time I was able to catch some sort of feeding or live animal demonstration that seem almost personal due to the size of the zoo. Don't forget to pack a lunch and you can take advantage of the park outside of the zoo along the Brandywine River there are picnic tables scattered about and a nice trail that wraps around the area. I gave it 3 stars because of its size and cost to enter. In my opinion it is definitely worth checking out if you have not been I know my family and I plan on returning.

Jen

It was a cute tiny zoo. Kids under 3 are free. Adults were $7. Beautiful park surrounds the zoo. Our favorite animal was squeekers the bobcat

Jerzy Wlock

I always love going to this zoo and taking my daughter to see the animals. It's never crazy busy during the week and if you go around lunch time It's when they feed some of the animals and that's when you will be able to see the ones that hide the most. The staff are always kind and helpful and the front reception people/gift shop people are exceptionally helpful and nice. It's handicapped accessible throughout the zoo and there are a decent amount of cool animals there. I highly recommend for people with small kids and for people who like a nice little walk.

Leo Rollins

The Brandywine Zoo is a wonderful place to bring your toddlers. They can run around, because it isn't crowded. It doesn't have many exhibits, so if you're looking for a large selection of animals, this isn't for you. It's just a nice, cheap place to let the kids run free. The animals are generally out where you can see them, so you won't be disappointed. It only takes about 30 minutes from start to finish. That is why it's very inexpensive. We just walked the whole place a few times. If it had more exhibits, I would give it a higher rating, for family fun.

Crystal Thomas

Small package, big punch! This zoo is adorable. There aren't 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. 😊😊😊

jan achenbach

Family friendly experience. We took older family members and there were enough benches for them to walk, relax, view, and then continue to the next exhibit.

Anna Daemon

We enjoy our small local zoo. It’s tiny and not much to see but the staff is always super friendly and they have special days that the kids really enjoy like the Boo at the Zoo. It’s size makes it nice to go have a picnic in the park and then visit the animals and it not taking up your entire day. Excited to see what changes are being made as they build the new enclosure.

David Lambert

Small but nice place to take the family. You can see the whole place in a hour. The staff were all over talking to people about the animals. Look into the yearly pass . So you can bring the kids for quick trips The is a nice park in front on it on the creek/river.

Steve Eccleston

Went out to breakfast with my grandson the other day and asked him what he wanted to do today. He looked up and said that he wanted to go to the zoo. So we did. This zoo may be small, but it is a big hit with my grand kids who are two and three years old. Everyone that I have met there is super friendly and shows so much patience with the kids. They just recently had an ice cream social for members that served Woodside farms creamery ice cream. That was good stuff. I highly recommend getting a family membership, you will definitely get your monies worth.

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, it's very small with a limited amount of animals. I'm ok with that because it'd 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.

Alexys

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!

RanGordon

Great zoo for young children. You can appreciate the care given to the animals. Good location to also hike or venture into the woods.

Pete Gordon

Cute little zoo great to take the kids that are affordable ratesnice area for picnics across the street at the Brandywine Creek. Plenty of free parking would recommend this to any young family For a nice day out.

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!

Mandi Serna

Very small zoo. Not expensive at all. I’m giving this cute mini zoo 5 stars cause it was a hit for my son because of the red pandas! We made the trip out here just for that. We still enjoyed the zoo and even got souvenirs at the gift shop.

gachadragon glitch

The staff is nice and the zoo looks clean and animals look well taken care of. But it is very small and only worth it if you are a local. We spent less then an hour here, was not worth my drive an hour away.

Diane “Lady Dy” Chandler

This is a cute little zoo connected to a beautiful park. The animals appear to be well cared for. It only takes about 1/2 hour to see everything and the gift shop is not overpriced. My 8 year old had a good time.

Tatiana Shank

An adorable outdoor experience for all ages! Staff is friendly and animals seem happy and well taken care of.

Cat Lady

Yes, like all of the other reviews tell us, the zoo is small. They don’t pretend to be anything that they are not in any of the advertisements. The animals that are there are visible and in decent enclosures. I was disappointed to not see any of the birds that were out inside because of the avian flu. My favorite animals were the tortoises. They were very active and it was really neat to see how they behave. My main problem with the zoo was their snack counter. First, they have on the menu that they have chips, they do not. Don’t advertise what you do not have. Secondly, I bought a hot dog which was practically cold and undercooked. That was really gross. Also, they have a cute but very small gift shop. We spent about an hour on site with our granddaughter. It is worth visiting but do not expect to be there long.

Kristen Yannuzzi

Love this zoo! Such friendly people and they take care of their animals well.

Colleen Lobo

Very nice quiet zoo with many birds and rare animals, very friendly staff and guides

Steve Eccleston

Had a great time. Perfect for the little ones. Close by, not to big and a nice variety of animals. Make sure to ask for the scavenger hunt when you enter the zoo.

Walt Disney Planet

Very small zoo bit you can see the community supports them. Very gorgeous habitats with many newly built habitats.

LolaNewYorker

its a small but Beautiful Zoo , its clean , the staff is very nice with the Animals , we have a Blast !

Chelsea Amoriello

There wasn't much to see, so if you're planning a zoo trip and want to make a day of it I wouldn't advise choosing Brandywine but it was a great mid day excursion. Food and gifts were VERY reasonable. I would absolutely recommend going here with elderly or small kids who get worn out quickly. If you are someone who gets EBT benefits bring your card and up to (3?) Other people for entry at $2 each.

Francis McCann

Beautiful little zoo, great setting, nice way to spend a half hour and see some cool animals. Very clean, very easy.

Cara Hinh

Stopped by in the morning as they were just opening and loved this sweet little zoo. We went in the off season so entry was free but the weather was on our side and all the animals were outside enjoying the sunshine. Recommend for a cute little outing!

Vanessa Reed

This is a great zoo for small (think toddler) aged kids. The entrance is inexpensive and it makes for a good morning outing before naptime. We went on a Monday so it was nearly empty, and all the animals were active, (and very cute!). We had a nice time

Marcelle Anascue

This is a little jem of a zoo. I enjoy myself every time. Admittedly I miss the otter swimming pool of years past. Tho the updates like the lemur viewing pavilion are amazing. Keep up the good work Brandywine zoo.

Lillie Smith

Its very nice, but its so small. You could do the whole zoo in less than 30 mins. Unfortunately alot of the birds aren't out because of the avian flu, understandably but still disappointing.

Brendan G

Very small zoo, but fun enough and worth it for the low admission price. Just realize there are few exotic animals here.

Vishwas Tiptur Prasanna

Zoo itself have very few animals on display, but the location is good and easily you can pass 1-2 hours in the area.

Emily Hagelberg

My family loves this zoo. It's small, but clean and well presented. It's perfect for our 2 year old, as long visits to bigger zoos can be overstimulating and we end up leaving without seeing it all. The staff is friendly and informative. I think the prices are fair, and we are always happy to pay them knowing they keep the animals and zoo going. We like that it's near the river so we can walk before or after our trips and the picnic area nearby is convenient too. We definitely recommend the Brandywine Zoo!

goldie lax

Its a small zoo but a beautiful place with a river sideby. There is also a small park for kids at a walkable distance. After visiting the zoo one may take their kids there.

Pilar Alicia Colón

So much fun. I loved every moment

Kyle Schalitz

Great place if you've got time to kill. Can never go wrong with a zoo.

Sajhii Salgado

Like all zoo have good time.

Jeff Hay

Been couple of summers since my visits to this extraordinary gem at the edge of the cityscape. Location and size are well adapted to city life and it's fast pace. Including the Zoo, Brandywine River, the Park, Gardens, and Ice cream Festival, gives many options with a great balance between excitement and relaxation. Excellent staff, Terrific selection of healthy well maintained animals and exhibits.

kristen vaughn

Love our little zoo! The animals and amenities are well taken care of. There are always events for kids and even adults. It's a little gem in the city!

Matt Owens

It's a nice zoo. It's on the small side, but they offer a lot of fun things for the kids to do.

Jflash

We thoroughly enjoyed our visit here. Yes it’s small.. but I felt like it was the perfect size for the amount of time we had a lotted. Priced fairly for the size. Maybe we went at the perfect time/day, but there was a very small amount of people there. Strange as it may sound, but we enjoyed it more than our recent visit to the Philly zoo.

A H

Cute but small zoo. Staff was very friendly. Looks like they plan to expand the property in the near future.

JoAna Sergi

This was a perfect size zoo for a toddler. He was able to run around without a ton of people everywhere. Highlight was the goat area.

Alexandra Schiessl-Moore

This is a small zoo, but it’s very enjoyable! The condors are incredible and all the animals are fun to watch. The new space for the lemurs is really neat and they were so fun to watch. Red pandas are my favorite and it was so great watching the two eat and wander around, and it made me so happy hearing so many other kids get excited to see the Zoos animals. Very cool that this zoo is set in a hill too. The price is totally worth it- my husband and I went on spring opening day and it was only $5 per adult. Look forward to visiting again one day- it looks like they have a new space under construction right now and I would love to see what the future holds!

James Moody

My wife daughter an I wanted to do a day trip. So we were looking at zoo's, an the price difference between here an the plumbton zoo was like 30 buck. But here is the thing. For the price you CAN NOT skip this. It's kinda small but when you have little ones the size isn't what matters it's the memories you make with them an that they enjoy the animals. You got picnic tables down by the river an free parking.

Joseph Zoladkiewicz

Loved seeing the new exhibits and all of the renovations they've done to the zoo! The kids and I had a great time there.

Jonathan Kim

Small zoo but the animals here are great! Been here a few times now. Don't expect to see big animals but the small ones are just as great. Friendly staff and animals have a great space.

Linda Delia

This was the perfect venue for my grandson's 1st birthday. The party package was great. The staff was awesome and the animal encounter part of the party was fun for the little ones. After the party celebration, we visited the zoo and it was nice that as a group of 25 we were able to stay together since the zoo is smaller. The children loved it. If you are not having a party, I still think this is a nice place to visit for a few hours with younger children.

Ken Halaby

This is an awesome little zoo with a lot of character and a really nice layout. Lots of good stuff here for kids and adult animal lovers. The staff is knowledgeable and eager to answer questions about the animals. Highly recommend visiting and supporting the Brandywine Zoo!

Brett Bolling

Very clean little place. Very small zoo, not a place you'll be likely to spend a full day at, a couple hours might be a stretch. Animals all seem pretty lively and happy. Kids seem to enjoy the place a lot! Staff is very friendly and attentive. The otter show was the highlight of our trip! The park directly outside of the zoo is well maintained and is a great place to have a picnic lunch if you get through the zoo early. Watch out for the ducks, they aren't shy and will steal your food!

Matthew P

Very cute zoo and was a treat to go somewhere on the weekend with no wait!

Cris Manta

Very nice place for kids,also next to the great brandywine Park,nice walking trails and scenery

Shelly Koehler

Such a great zoo! A small zoo with great exhibits. Very clean and we'll 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.

Samantha Smith

It's a small zoo and you should only expect to spend an hour here, maybe an hour and a half if you take your time. It's perfect for younger kids.. but the oldest child I took here was 9 and he still had a good time. They loved petting the goats and watching the otters swim and play but when we left they agreed their favorite animal was either the bald eagle or the bobcat.

Melissa Scheerer

Very clean, animals are well taken care of, delightful and knowledgeable staff. Had a wonderful time, will definitely be returning soon.

Cristianna Nelson

For a small little zoo it was quaint and had a lot of cute animals to see. The lemurs were interesting to see. It's cheap and worth it, great place for kids.

Colleen Kirby

Small and sweet zoo with polite staff. It's 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.

Heather Yacabell

A clean, small, family-friendly zoo that is geared towards children! Although it is not a large zoo, there is plenty to enjoy here if you take your time to observe each of animals and talk with your kids about them, their habitat, behaviors, etc. The zoo staff and volunteers are very helpful and polite. Because the zoo is so close to Brandywine Park, it’s perfect to combine a nice walk to admire the beautiful scenery, run around on the nearby playground, and enjoy a picnic lunch. Membership at the Brandywine Zoo also affords you 50% off admission price at the Philadelphia Zoo!

Matt O'grady

You can actually see most, if not all the animals unlike some zoos where the animals are hiding. The tiger is awesome and active. Small so toddler didn't get bored walking and lose focus. Also petting the goats was fun for my 3 year old. Park is clean, and fun without a massive crowd to tend with. Price of admission is excellent and season pass is a bargain if you plan on multiple trips.

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.

Joseph Blake

Great zoo for the under five-year crowd. Plenty of animals to pet and can literally be walked from top to bottom in 15 mins or less. Very small zoo.

Nicole B

My kids are 2 and 5 and they absolutely are infatuated with this little zoo. There are multiple empty exhibits where animals used to be but I'm sure they won't be vacant long. Theres a nice sitting area with picnic tables. You can get food here or bring your own.

Isabel Filipe

This is a small, what we call a 20 minute zoo. Not much to see at the zoo itsself but they do have great events throughout the year. The staff are super friendly and always happy to answer any of the hundreds of questions your kids, or you may have! Small gift shop with books, toys, t-shirts and the like. Because of its small size it's truly an educational place and surrounding areas are beautiful to explore

Mary Wilkerson

Very small zoo, bout half hour walk. Goat petting available

Cynthia Hood

Our group was two seniors, one in a wheelchair, one adult and a four yearold. We all had a great time.

Carrie Hunt

A lovely place for your family to have a great day. The staff was nice. This is such a wonderful place. I came here with my whole family. Zoo contains so many beautiful species. The area is very well managed. Thinking to visit again in the near future.

David Berkowitz

Such a small, sad zoo that I forgot to take photos. They’re known for their tiger, but that has exhibit had been closed for some time. Tiny for a zoo. I’m sure they care perfectly well for the animals, but few looked like they were doing that great. Many exhibits have so much netting that it’s tough to see much clearly. It’s fine for kids, but kids who have been to other zoos may be disappointed; set their expectations lower.

KEISHA DAVIDSON

I remember coming here with my father as a child. It's small but it's 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.

Justin Newman

Great little zoo in a beautiful setting. Not a full day outing, but great for a few hours and many of the events are a lot of fun.

Charley Jefferis

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.

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.

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.

James Burtch

Wonderful zoo in Wilmington. Great activities for kids and you can learn a bunch about the animals they have there. I'm excited for the new expansion!

Michelle Sullivan

Very cute, very small Zoo. Took a couple of Grandkids, then had a picnic on the picnic tables out front. Nice relaxing time.

Sarah Burroughs

Great little zoo with lots of history. They are AZA accredited and take amazing care of their animals. I really recommend watching them and visiting regularly-- they are under construction with a new director and making huge waves and really wonderful changes.

Bernard Torre

We come a few times a month always just nice and relaxing

D. Mermaid

Zoo was great. The fact that we went just as they opened, all the animals were out. Easily viewed. Saw the plans for expansion-looks promising. Area is nice in general outside as well. River across the street.

Kala Pierson

Currently very small with small enclosures for the animals, though they plan to renovate and improve that. The text label for the zoo in Google Maps needs an edit so it won't be frustrating for kids - label still says there's a tiger (zoo only had a tiger for half a year in 2016).

Starr DeVito

We always love walking around here and having picnics near the water. Kids were so excited when the little Joey's were just born. New petting area. Staff os always so friendly and well educated.

TexasJeffCountry

The Zoo was a great place! We went to the zoo but Diddid didn’t. Diddid stayed home. He said he has seen monkeys and doesn’t care to look at them again. Diddid missed a good time because we walked over the suspension bridge. But we brought Diddid some Deerhead Hot Dogs. He didn’t want 2 but we gave him 2 so he cursed at us. Diddid likes Coney Island better because they have weiners. I thought Deerhead had Weiners, but Diddid said they have no weiners. Diddid ate one hot dog and made us eat the other one. We liked it. Definitely check out the zoo! It’s well worth it.

Angel Berrios

Was a good time with kids but definitely needs more animals. To fast and small to visit. But my girls loved it.

Lisa Healy

Very nice but small zoo.But we had a very nice day.Well kept and clean.

VK S

Lovely river around. Woth walking trails plus well maintained zoo entry costs just 7 bucks. Good place to hangout, of bird photography. Free parking

David Rule

Would have have gotten 5 stars, but the misinformation about blue tongues laying eggs got me. Live babies peeps. You have to actually know about the animals before you can tell others. This is why people believe ridiculous things about snakes and lizards, you've got to make sure it's correct.

Kaitie Hoch

I take my kids everytime we visit Delaware. They staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. They go above and beyond. The ladies in the gift shop are so kind. The toys are reasonably priced. There is a snack counter that sells churros and popsicles etc. We were able to go in and brush goats. There is a play area with logs and wooden posts with stacking rings. A good variety for the space. They have had different animals when I have gone but I don't know if they change them out regularly.

Richard Kauffman

Love the red pandas and otters. My grandson and I visit frequently. Excellent parking and natural surroundings, with nice stream to sit or cool feet off at start or end of visit.

Haven Hwang

Perfect for your toddler's first zoo experiences. Almost impossible to loose kids, unless they really try to hide from you, in their neatly designed cute path.

Wyndell Dorsey

I dont do the zoo, but I do the 68 steps across the shaky bridge.Its a nice stroll.

Grant Tomkins

Fun zoo, about the size you'd expect for Wilmington but very well maintained with staff that are knowledgeable and friendly. I've visited many times and plan to keep visiting it.

Jennifer Lynch

Small zoo but great experience.

Mark Feltner

Small 100 year old plus zoo in Wilmington Delaware. Still a destination especially if your close to town (we were in Philly) as this is a quaint and quick visit that is worth the time. And better yet the cost is nominal at best so please make a donation or hit the gift shop to help them out. And hey oh by the way ya might just learn something too. That in an of itself makes it a good day eh 👍

Mick Madej

Wasn't expecting much in early March. About half of the animals were gone and considering this is a really small zoo I pretty much saw goats and lamas for $5 (adult rate this time of year).

C Hewitt

The Brandywine Zoo is a small zoo, but it has some cool animals. I've 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.

Donald Gallagher

Nice little zoo in Wilmington, Not too many animals, but a nice little selection including a Tiger, Eagle and Sea Otters. Good size for an hour or two with kids.

Ms. Rissa

Small zoo. Clean staff was friendly.

Darrel Wright

My granddaughter had a great time there so did we nice and clean and coworkers were very nice and very education9

Mike Waters

Very small zoo, good for infants and toddlers. Highlights are the red pandas, tiger, and otters. A really inexpensive way to obtain AZA reciprocity at other zoos.

ann-marie francino

So wonderful! Different kind of small animals that I haven't seen in other zoos

Sean McGonegal

Great place for kids, our family has been members for years now and we love it! Note that it is a small zoo, don't expect to get lost here.

Cara Blouin

Perfect small zoo for kids. Lemurs are the highlight, but also red pandas, a capybara and bald eagles.

Ima Awesome

Good Zoo nice and clean. Very Small. Only a handful of animlas. Good just for an hour or so. Toddler Loved the goat area!!

Phinon Woodside

Free to visit through end of February and not crowded at all. Plus most of the animals are still out.

Person Place “Savage Disregard” Thing

Great from the outside. Wasn't there to visit the zoo. I was there to park in lot and do some geocaching around the river.

Christi Leeson

It's a fun local place with very nice staff. Animals are enough to amuse my kids. Great focus on teaching about animals that are endangered.

goat supreme (dreadedgoat)

Was fun first time there and during carona pandemic. Everyone was distant and nice

Mignion Faretta

My favorite part of this zoo is the talking parrots and the flemmish giant rabbits. This is a small and cozy zoo but the animals are beautiful a NH d well taken care of.

Dennis Sweitzer

A small but nice zoo.

John DeMasi

Small zoo but very pleasant place to entertain the kids. In the process of expanding with a Madagascar exhibit.

Frank Rispoli

Smaller size. The parking not best buy nice local zoo. Can tell doing best

C. H. Cohen

Nice smaller zoo with a very helpful and informed staff. Great for smaller kids that may not be able to handle a larger zoo.

Andrea Lennon

It's okay for little kids. Very small zoo. Great for petting goats or watching a bird show.

a a

Small zoo with red pandas, eagles, snakes, goats, and chicken. easy parking and convenience location.

Eric Dollz

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 😬 …

anthony romano

Good little zoo with nice assortment of animals. Snack bar was very reasonable priced

James Rankin

Much, much smaller than I expected. I felt bad for some of the larger animals that were in tiny cages and belong at a bigger zoo. Still.....my son had fun.

Mirna Garcia

It's small, but something to do!!

Jenna Elizabeth

Wonderful little zoo. The staff is so nice and helpful if you need it. I had an awesome time there!

STEPHEN NELSON

Awesome Zoo to take my grandsons aged 5 and 2.. quaint, very nice array of animals and friendly staff

maurita lee

Went to the zoo about a yr ago. First time there and it happened to be free. The kids loved it even though it is small.

Fuji Le

Small zoo for a quick visit. Free parking and one could talk a nice walk along the river after the visit.

Sharon Duris

Not all that big. Was able to go through it in about half an hour. It is a good starter zoo for little ones as it is not over wellming.

Donna Ciancaglione

Small but a beautiful setting. It took about 1/2 hour to go through but it was an enjoyable, clean and worth the drive.

Charles Manfredi

Small zoo with friendly informative staff. Big Bird's got nothing on the Andean Condors. Kids will love it.

Liliia

It is very lovely place to go with kids.

Ken Weiford

Small enough zoo that you can take young children and not have to spend a lot of time before they tire out.

N

Great little zoo.

Fetherston mullenix

Nice place to well worth your day. Decent atmosphere you would love all the animals and birds over here. Must recommend!

Astou

This park is small with not many animals but worth it if you have small children.

Drake Dwornik

Free on Sundays, and has otters. A great little diversion for a part day, without the longer drive to a place like Philadelphia zoo.

Kyle Boyer

Small zoo but we'll tended to and fun for the kids with lots of information and staff to ask question of

Celie Viering

Just a great small zoo- perfect for anyone, especially families!

Alex Mora

Small zoo but it doesn't pretend to be anything more. Good to do a quick visit with kids.

John Fusco

Wonderful, small local zoo. Great for small kids and short trips!

Melissa Motz

A great little zoo. A wonderful place to bring young kids

udunn0jb

I feel bad giving them 3 stars however if you haven't been here, don't plan an all day trip, as it will only take you 30 mins at most to visit the whole zoo.

Manchiraju Ramya

Good place for young kids... It takes max 30 minutes to an hour to go around..but the animals are taken care well.

Tomanise Chalmers

Fair amount of animals and low admission prices.

Matt B

Love this small zoo. It's really fun. The kids loved it

Miguel Marcial

Beautiful little zoo. Loved it! The staff is incredibly helpful and knowledgeable

B K

Small zoo with friendly staff, clean exhibits and lively animals.

Susan Patt

Small but lovely. Looking forward to coming back when The Madagascar exhibit opens.

Nancy Maher

Loved this Zoo when I was a kid. Love all the animals here. Brandywine Zoo is so chilli! ✧*(๑˙❥˙๑)✧*。♪♬(✿^‿^)♬♪ \(＾∇＾)/ \(๑╹◡╹๑)ﾉ

Robert Smith

A nice affordable zoo. My son loved the Red Panda.

John B

Nice little Zoo. Takes about 15-20 min to see the whole thing.

Drew Kortanek

Only Zoo in Delaware established in 1905. Kid-orientated place to be. Not so much for teens or adults.

Maria Rodriguez

Loved how cute the animals there are. Its not too big great for small kids and seniors .

Nataraj Gandhi arunachalam

Nice place. Small zoo but well maintained. Pleasant experience.

Ariel Mack

Very small zoo, I’d much prefer taking the extra drive to MD or even Philly zoo

Blessed Me

It's small, great for small kids and people with bad feet/leg.

Wanda Y. Flood

Great!! Sunday outing.. small but we enjoyed 😉 ourselves. …

Deniz Tezcan

Decent little zoo. Pretty location and great hiking in the surrounding area

Eric Salmonsen

Perfect place for young kids. Very walkable and nothing overwhelming for them. Affordable and pleasant.

Aaron A. Wallace

Cute little zone in the middle of downtown wilmington with capybaras, a monkey house very inexpensive admission and a lot of fun for little children.

David Brake

Small zoo but rich in quality. Zoo employees are very knowledgeable, too.

Huy Le

Great for little kids learning animals. Nice walking area. Clean. Educational

Robert Fries

Well maintained small zoo in the heart of the city.

Justin Bergener

Nice little zoo. 1 hour visit works great

Ryan Felix

Wonderful place! Great information on each exhibit! Inexpensive!

google user

Very small but very clean. Kids had so much fun playing with goats.

Debbie McMichael

This is a great little zoo in beautiful surroundings.

Anastasiia Panchoshna

Nice little ZOO 🥰 …

Mike Ellis

Small zoo but clean and quaint!

Lisa Kline

Someone asked about prices : under age 3 is free. Kids 3 -18 $3. Seniors 62+ $4, and adults 18-61 $5

Kelsey Kross

We love this place! Great lil' zoo!

Eric Nielsen

I went here for a Halloween event it was pretty small but it was really nice of them

ANGELL MARTZ

Small but is good for walk.

Carolyn Markland

This was my 2-yr old granddaughters" first time here. She loved it ! It was very exciting

Ray Wizard

Great place to take the kids with outdoor tables and grills nearby to have a lunch or picnic.

John Rowe

Great small zoo, not many animals.

Corey N.

Most of the animals where hiding because it was hot but it was fun for the kids.

Liz G

Small but a very nice zoo.

Susan Kaiser

To small of zoo need more animals and needs side shows food stands

christopher rowe

Perfect little family Zoo for young kids ✔️

Michael Ahr

Way too small for the distance we traveled, but the animals were obviously well cared for.

Daniel Tyree

The best small zoo,around....It's Free,from now until march. .

Christopher Iser

Love this place great little zoo we visit every chance I get

John Terrell

Great local zoo; family friendly.

Smile So Pretty

Clean environment... Educational, with friendly staff

Prasenjit Datta

Nice small zoo. Only problem too small.

Gary Griffith

Lovely little zoo overlooking the Brandywine. Perfect for kids

Tobi Perkins

This place changed alot since da last time I've been here. It is beautiful here da kids and most adults would love it now.

Sandy Weiss

Nice small zoo. Great for an afternoon!!

Nate Neely

Great city zoo. Red Pandas were really fun to watch.

vinay bhat

Good for kids. Good part is there is a good place to sit and picnic by riverside

Austin Mwangi

A place to see some animals and great place to bring your kids

kris krawczyk

Always a fun time. Years ago took my kids, now my grandkids.

Jimmy Graham

It is small but still fun and right next to the park

James Holmes Sr

Under construction and got rid of a bunch of animals, but ok for a short trip.

Larry Strange

Great little zoo just off I95.

Ian Ross

A walk in the park that happens to have some animals one usually wouldn't see whilst walking in the park

Robb Anderson

It's a fun little zoo.

Kathryn Browne

Great place for kids ...clean and very friendly staff !! Highly recommend it !!!

Alex Watson

straight up chill and the lemurs were great

Chris Swyka

Closed due to the BS virus, but they're still taking care of the animals

Lorraine DeFronzo

Small yet lovely little zoo.

Sherlyn Cruz

It's free love it nice people you can relax

Benjamin Louden

Small zoo but a hidden gem for sure.

Peter Morris

Cute small zoo. Grandkids loved it!

Robert

Always was a favorite as a kid and its still as nice as I remember.

Rodolfo Rodriguez

Great zoo to ta my granddaughter.

Colleen Brittingham

Great zoo, but too small

Mr Bro

Can be lot better, very few animals.

Mary

We never miss a lecture or presentation. Always a learning experience.

Ray Buchta (DDVF)

Great place!

D. Odell Benson

Small but great for the little ones. Nice people

蕭贊岳Zeno

Tiny, but worth to visit. It is free during the winter

Aiden Kelly

I have never been there but I heard it’s good

Paula Workman

Nice little place, doesn't take long to go through it.

Crystal k

" great experience. Nice staff and so many things to learn!!! "

Dajon Crosby

Great place to visit on a Saturday morning with the family!

Nona Martone

Daughter just finished a week of Camp. She loved it.

Benjamin Ogundele

It is a lovely park good for running!

Miguel Amaguana

Nice, quite, and friendly zoo.

Donna Hall8117

Been going for 40 years. Lovely scenery

R. G.

Great family fun at a reasonable price.

Pooh1209 El

Nice small zoo

Saaadiqtheman 1

Because its small and don't have a lot of animals

M&M Family trips

Small.

Brian P

Very nice place to visit! 😁 …

Theresa Hill

Pleasant location. Getting renovated Spring 2017

Connerthesoccersweat

i haven't been there I'm doing a state report on it

James Mark Andrews

Fun for little kids.

Cheryl Garmela

Small but interesting animals

samantha mc

Absolutely love this zoo!

Stew Stewart

Seen all my animals beautiful place

Steven Terry

Amazing community zoo.

Carolyn Galloway

Just big enough for the babies 💖 …

Paul Gattone

Good value for the dollar.

Margaret Harris

Good deal on a zoo; sad, sad animals

Shalon Bordrick

A cold morning of peace and tranquility.

Cindy Keen

Nice day with my granddaughters and daughter

Shannon Staab

Fun time.

Robert Scheu

Great little Wilmington gem!

Luizhio H Cha.

Good place for kids

Stacey Garlic

Peaceful place and a great staff!!

Keenya Gregory

Gives me a sense of peace.

Ben Hambleton

A quant little zoo on the Brandywine.

Cindy Leporati

Wonderful Little Zoo!!

Amanda Gilbert

Great for curious kids

Jim Kolea

Great place for kids.

Amanda White

We love this place ♥️

Edward Wilhelm

Arts festival, good times

Hajir Moghaddam

The red pandas are the best

tavia b.

Has wonderful views

Christina Boatman

i love it n the kids love it

Rita Martinez

loved it!

Darín Meraz

Quality little zoo

Michael Fyfe

Meh

Marie Reeves Reeves

Like it

Brian Watson

Very nice.

Charles Dietz

Nice Exhibits :-)

Regine Simon

FUN

Madhukar Narra

Nice place to be

JAMES BARON

Nice place

Donald Hower

If you have exquisite taste in America's Zoo's then this place will be perfect for you! It's a goregous area with some really innovative exhibits & unique animal species available for observation!

Clark Mattison

Very small but a cool zoo. They have a lemur pen but all the lemurs were in for the winter.

Geraldine Prieto.

The Brandywine Zoo is located in Wilmington, Delaware, along the Brandywine River in beautiful Brandywine Park. The Zoo is open 10am to 4pm (last admission at 3:30pm). The Brandywine Zoo is managed by the Delaware Division of Parks and Recreation with the support of the Delaware Zoological Society. The Brandywine Zoo is a member of the Association of Zoos & Aquariums and is one of over 240 accredited zoos and aquariums 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.

Amanda Delgadillo

Nice, small, you don't walk much, there isn't much to see either, for the $7 you pay, you can't ask for more. I went on Saturday and it was windy so most of the animals aren't outside 😓, what I liked the most was red pandas and very cute goats

Skarllet Northman

An excellent place for young children and a very relaxing walk

Lily Schied

Windalis Neris Arroyo

I wish it had many more animals. But it is clean and cosy.

Raul Silvestre

Very nice place to walk with family.👌👌❤💪

Edwin Quiles

A quiet place ideal to take children

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