Brandywine Zoo
Brandywine Zoo is a small 4.7-acre (1.9 ha) zoo that opened in 1905 in Brandywine Park in Wilmington, Delaware, United States. It was established in 1905. Further out, Lincoln Financial Field is 23 mi away.
A zoo & aquarium inside Wilmington
You can stay in Wilmington
Brandywine Zoo is inside Wilmington, which has 16 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Baltimore
Baltimore is about 65 miles southwest and Washington is about 98 miles southwest (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Established in 1905
Brandywine Zoo dates from 1905. About ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Sep and Oct
April, May, June, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 65–83°. When to go ↓
An airport 6 miles away
Wilmington (ILG) has airline service, about 6 miles from Brandywine Zoo.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
The weather by month
The weather near Brandywine Zoo shifts through the year, as below.
Brandywine Zoo
Brandywine Zoo is a small 4.7-acre (1.9 ha) 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 every day, 10AM – 4PM, weather permitting.
The Brandywine Zoo has been a member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) since 1981.
- Type
- Zoo & aquarium
- Animals
- 90 animals · 53 species
- Area
- 5 acres
- Established
- 1905
- Wikipedia readers
- 2.6K a year
Rooms near Brandywine Zoo
Rooms are nearest in Wilmington (16) and Wilmington Manor (20).
- 1USS New Jersey
- 2Lincoln Financial Field
- 3Xfinity Mobile Arena
- 4Independence Hall
- 5Eastern State Penitentiary
- 6Schuylkill River
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Brandywine Zoo | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington | in town | — | 16 15 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 73,512 | $231K | D− |
| Wilmington Manor | 5 mi south | 10 min | 20 12 hotels · 6 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs | 8,214 | $241K | — |
| Philadelphia | 28 mi northeast | 40 min | 168 133 hotels · 2 motels · 17 inns & B&Bs · 9 lodges & cabins · 3 hostels · 4 campgrounds | 1,574,281 | $243K | D− |
| Concord Township | 9 mi north | 15 min | 13 12 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins | 18,477 | $584K | — |
| Newark | 12 mi southwest | 20 min | 17 14 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 30,359 | $383K | C |
| Carneys Point Township | 7 mi southeast | 10 min | 7 5 hotels · 2 motels | 8,766 | $202K | B |
| Claymont | 6 mi northeast | 10 min | 6 4 hotels · 2 motels | 8,786 | $277K | — |
| Brookside | 10 mi southwest | 15 min | 10 8 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B | 15,115 | $280K | — |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Nearby, too
You can reach each of these within 43 miles.
Big draw125 mi MuseumUSS New Jersey
Big draw223 mi Stadium & arenaLincoln Financial Field
Big draw322 mi Stadium & arenaXfinity Mobile Arena
Big draw425 mi Ancient siteIndependence Hall3.0M visitors a year
Big draw525 mi MuseumEastern State Penitentiary
Big draw31 mi MuseumLynnewood Hall
Big draw42 mi Park & preservePine Barrens
621 mi Park & preserveSchuylkill RiverPhoto credits
USS New Jersey: Camera Operator: PH3 BRYANT, Public domain · Lincoln Financial Field: The original uploader was Betp at French Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Xfinity Mobile Arena: Jen Smith, CC BY 3.0 · Independence Hall: Mys 721tx, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Eastern State Penitentiary: Davidt8, Public domain · Lynnewood Hall: Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Pine Barrens: Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Schuylkill River: Emy111 at English Wikipedia, Public domain
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What people ask about Brandywine Zoo
Is Brandywine Zoo in Wilmington?
Yes. It’s inside Wilmington, DE.
When is the best time to visit Brandywine Zoo?
April, May, June, September and October, with highs of 65–83°.
How far is Brandywine Zoo from Baltimore and Washington?
About 65 miles southwest of Baltimore and about 98 miles southwest of Washington, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Brandywine Zoo?
Wilmington (ILG), about 6 miles away. The nearest big hub is Philadelphia (PHL), about 18 miles.
Where should I stay near Brandywine Zoo?
Wilmington (in town, 16 places to stay), Wilmington Manor (5 mi, 20 places to stay) and Philadelphia (28 mi, 168 places to stay).
Tips from Wilmington
People in Wilmington have not posted tips yet; their Town Square is open.
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