Brandywine Zoo
Winter/Spring 2002 Programs

Special Events (for all ages)

    The Brandywine Zoo is pleased to offer a variety of special events for all ages. All events, unless otherwise noted, are free with your paid admission to the zoo.

See pictures of past events this year: Zippity Zoo Days;   Boo at the Zoo


Spring Fling
The 24th Annual Cherry Blossom Run
Saturday, April 6, 2002
9 a.m. start time

Put on your running shoes and start warming up for the 24th Annual Cherry Blossom Run to benefit the Zoo. For those who enjoy a more leisurely pace than the USATF certified 5 mile road race, there is a 5K walk held at the same time. Prizes will be awarded. For additional race information or registration, contact Marathon Sports at 654-6400. Information can also be found at http://www.races2run.com/. A race fee will be charged. Proceeds benefit the Brandywine Zoo. Pre-registration is suggested. The Brandywine Zoo is FREE until 11 a.m.


Earth Day 2002 at the Brandywine Zoo
Saturday, April 20, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Join the fun at Brandywine Zoo's Annual Earth Day Celebration. Bring your family and join the zoo staff and volunteers for a wonderful celebration of our fragile earth. The day will be loaded with fun activities, games, stories, crafts, and more.
Free with paid admission to the Zoo.


Celebrating Moms
Sunday, May 12, 1 - 3 p.m.

Kids, treat your mom to a day of fun at the Brandywine Zoo. There will be activities, music, and the opportunity to make a special craft just for Mom! The first 50 moms will receive a free flower at the gate! The program is free with paid admission to the zoo.


Celebrating Dads
Sunday, June 16, 1 - 3 p.m.

Dads deserve a day of recreation with the family. What better way to spend the day than at the Zoo! Enjoy games, activities, and live animal presentations. The program is free with paid admission to the zoo.


ZooCamp 2002
Mini Day Camps 2002


Zoo Toddler Programs
(For ages 18 months to 3 years)
   Zoo Toddlers, bring your adult to a fun-filled frolic into the animal world!  The Brandywine Zoo is offering programs especially designed for children 18 months - 3 years.  Programs may include stories, live animal visits, crafts and snacks.All children must be accompanied by an adult. One adult is free per participating child.
Fee: $7 per child, $5 per child for Zoo Members.
One adult is free per participating child.
Maximum number of participants:  10 children.
Pre-registration is strongly suggested, but walk-ins are welcome if space is available. Call (302) 571-7747 for more details.

The Colors of Nature
    Animal shapes come in many different colors. The zoo offers three exciting Zoo Toddler programs that will explore nature's colors.
I SEE RED
Saturday, February 2,  10-10:45 a.m. (code# ZT37)
Saturday, February 2,  10-10:45 a.m.  (code# ZT37A)
Wednesday, February 6,  9:30-10:15 a.m.  (code# ZT38)
Wednesday, Fberuary 6, 10:45-11:30 a.m. (code# ZT38A)
Thursday, February 7, 9:30-10:15 a.m. (code# ZT39)
Thursday, February 7, 10:45-11:30 a.m. (code# ZT39A)
Red means stop! But, the fun won't stop at this Zoo Toddler program about animal colors that warn of danger!

Winter's White: What A Sight!
Wednesday, February 27,  9:30-10:15 a.m. (code# ZT40)
Wednesday, February 27, 10:45-11:30 a.m. (code# ZT40A)
Thursday, February 28,  9:30-10:15 a.m.  (code# ZT41)
Thursday, March 2, 10:45-11:30 a.m. (code ZT41A)
Saturday, March 2, 10-10:45 a.m. (code ZT42)
Saturday, March 2,  11:15-12 noon  (code# ZT42A)

Winter white is wonderful! Zoo toddlers will enjoy the wonders of our winter animals in this fun program.

Eye Spy
Wednesday, March 20,  9:30-10:15 a.m. (code# ZT43)
Wednesday, March 20, 10:45-11:30 a.m. (code# ZT43A)
Thursday, March 21,  9:30-10:15 a.m.  (code# ZT 44)
Thursday, March 21, 10:45-11:30 a.m. (code#ZT 44A)
Saturday, March 23,  10-10:45 a.m.  (code# ZT 45)
Saturday, March 23, 11:15-12 noon (code#ZT 45A)

The "eyes" have it! Don't let these eyes fool you, although animals fool each other with their false eyespots.

I Found Brown
Wednesday, April 3, 9:30-10:15 a.m. (code#ZT 46)
Wednesday, April 3, 10:45-11:30 a.m. (code#ZT 46A)
Thursday, April 4, 9:30 a.m.-10:15 a.m. (code#ZT 47)
Thursday, April 4, 10:45-11:30 a.m. (code#ZT 47A)
Saturday, April 6, 10-10:45 a.m. (code#ZT 48)
Saturday, April 6, 11:15-12 noon (code#ZT 48A)

Look around and you'll find brown! The trick is...finding the animal hidden in one of nature's most frequent colors.

ZooKids
(Ages 4 - 6)

   Kids,bring your adult to the zoo for an afternoon of exploration into the animal world. These special programs may include stories, live animal presentations, crafts and snacks. All children must be accompanied by an adult and be within the correct age bracket on the day of the program.
Fee: $7 per child, $5 per child for Zoo Members.
Adult is free when accompanying child.
Pre-registration is suggested, but walk-ins are welcome.
Call (302) 571-7747 for more details.



The Brandywine Zoo reserves the right to cancel any program due to inclement weather.Program cancellations will be announced on WILM, 1450 AM.

Learn about being a volunteer at the Zoo.



back to Learn About the Zoo
back to Education