Brandywine Zoo, Wilmington

#7 among attractions in Wilmington

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Brandywine Zoo is a small 4.7-acre zoo that opened in 1905 in Brandywine Park in Wilmington, Delaware, United States. It is located on the banks of the Brandywine River. The zoo is managed by the Delaware Division of Parks and Recreation and supported by the Delaware Zoological Society. It is usually open daily, 10AM - 4PM, weather permitting. ()

Opened: 1905 (119 years ago)Animals: 90Species: 53Elevation: 62 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 39°45'19"N, 75°32'55"W

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1001 N Park DrTriangleWilmington 19802-3801 United States

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+1 302-571-7747

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Brandywine Zoo – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Equestrian statue of Caesar Rodney, Wilmington State Parks, F. W. Woolworth Building, Grand Opera House.

0.7 miS
Monuments and statues
Equestrian statue of Caesar Rodney, Wilmington
17 min walk • A statue of Caesar Rodney is installed in Wilmington, Delaware, United States. The statue was erected in Rodney Square in downtown Wilmington on July 4, 1923. It was designed by New York sculptor James Edward Kelly. The Gorham Company in Rhode Island cast the statue and its two bronze plaques. The memorial was removed in June 2020.
~450 ftW
Park
Wilmington State Parks, Wilmington
3 min walk • Wilmington State Parks is a state park located in Wilmington, Delaware. Open year round, the park is approximately 345 acres of land mostly situated along the Brandywine Creek.
0.7 miS
Shopping, Department store, Art Deco architecture
F. W. Woolworth Building, Wilmington
19 min walk • The F. W. Woolworth Company Building is a historic department store building located in downtown Wilmington, Delaware.
0.8 miS
Opera, Theater, Architecture
Grand Opera House, Wilmington
21 min walk • The Grand Opera House, also known as The Grand or Masonic Hall and Grand Theater, is a 1,208-seat theater for the performing arts in Wilmington, Delaware, United States. The four-story building was built in 1871 by the Delaware Grand Lodge of Masons to serve as a Masonic Temple and auditorium. The construction cost was $100,000.
0.9 miS
Shopping, Department store, Beaux-Arts architecture
Henry Townsend Building, Wilmington
22 min walk • Henry Townsend Building is a historic commercial/residential building located at Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1913–1914, and is a four-story, five bay commercial apartment building with a rectangular plan built of wall bearing brick construction.
~1700 ftS
Church
Old First Presbyterian Church, Wilmington
9 min walk • Old First Presbyterian Church of Wilmington is a historic Presbyterian church located on West Street on Brandywine Park Drive in Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware.
0.5 miSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Trinity Episcopal Church, Wilmington
13 min walk • Trinity Episcopal Church is a historic Episcopal church located at 1108 N. Adams Street in Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware.
0.5 miSW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Entertainment
Delaware Children's Theatre, Wilmington
13 min walk • The Delaware Children's Theatre is a community theatre in Wilmington, Delaware, United States. The theatre company occupies the historic New Century Club building.
1.3 miSW
Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
The Delaware Contemporary, Wilmington
34 min walk • The Delaware Contemporary is Delaware's only contemporary art museum. Founded in 1979 as the Delaware Center for Contemporary Arts it rebranded to its current name in 2015.
~1600 ftNW
Park
Brandywine Park, Wilmington
8 min walk • Brandywine Park was the first city park established by the city of Wilmington, Delaware. It is located on the banks of Brandywine Creek, between Augustine Road and North Market Street.
0.6 miS
Church
Grace United Methodist Church, Wilmington
17 min walk • Grace United Methodist Church is a historic Methodist church located at 9th and West Streets in Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware. It was designed by architect Thomas Dixon and built in 1868. It is constructed of serpentine stone of a light pea green color in the Victorian Gothic style.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Brandywine Zoo open?

Brandywine Zoo is open:

Monday 10 am - 4 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm
Thursday 10 am - 4 pm
Friday 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday 10 am - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Brandywine Zoo?

Nearby attractions include Wilmington State Parks, Wilmington (3 min walk), African-American Medal of Honor Recipients Memorial, Wilmington (3 min walk), Baynard Boulevard Historic District, Wilmington (7 min walk), Brandywine Park, Wilmington (8 min walk).