# Education Open House at the Brandywine Zoo Education Building

> Event for families in the Philadelphia–Camden–Wilmington area (PA / NJ / DE / MD). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Sat, Dec 26 · 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
- Where: Brandywine Zoo Education Building, 1001 North Park Drive, Wilmington, DE 19802
- Ages: Check age guidance
- Price: Free
- Organizer: Brandywine Zoo Education Department
- Official page: https://brandywinezoo.org/event/education-open-house-6/
- Last checked: Fri, Oct 30

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## About

Families can play in the zoo's classroom, see the biofact collection and learn about education programs. Free; walk-ups welcome, no registration.

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