Places to go · Wilmington, New Castle County
Brandywine Zoo
Zoo · Delaware Division of Parks and Recreation, with the Delaware Zoological Society
A small AZA-accredited zoo inside Brandywine Park, under five acres, run by Delaware State Parks. Wheelchair and stroller accessible throughout, free parking across the road, and free to walk into from December through February.
The contact yard. The goats come to you, which is the entire point if you are three.
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- This one is outdoors. It's in this section because it has a gate, a ticket and closing time, not because it keeps the rain off.
- Last admission is 3:30pm, half an hour before the gate shuts.
What's inside
- Under five acres, from common species to highly endangered ones
- A contact yard with goats
- An observation beehive behind glass
- The Zootique gift shop at the admissions building
The details
- Admission
- December to February it's free. April, November and March: $7 adults, $6 seniors 62+, $5 children 3 to 17. May through October: $9, $8, $7. Under-3s and members always free.
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Gift shop
- Yes
- Getting around
- The zoo says every exhibit is wheelchair and stroller accessible, though the ground slopes in places. KultureCity sensory-inclusive certified.
- Parking
- Free general parking in Brandywine Park across from the zoo. Accessible spaces by the Education Building.
- Website
- Brandywine Zoo: visit
Where it is
More photographs
The observation hive, behind glass. Worth standing at for longer than you'd think.
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From people who were there
There's a goat contact yard and an observation beehive behind glass. Both photographed on site.
Site maintainer, first-hand · reported 4 Aug 2026 · visit date not given
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