# Things to do with kids at Brandywine Zoo

> 4 upcoming family events and 1 ongoing programs and visits at Brandywine Zoo, 1001 North Park Drive, Wilmington, DE 19802, in the Philadelphia–Camden–Wilmington area. Dates and times are Eastern Time. Today is Sun, Oct 25.

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## Events ahead

- [Sensory Hour: Halloween](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/sensory-hour-halloween--listing-c319d26937a01582c53e6f75) — Sun, Oct 25 · 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM · Brandywine Zoo, Wilmington · With admission · checked Oct 12. A quieter early visit offers a less crowded zoo experience for guests with sensory sensitivities.
- [Scout Night at Brandywine Zoo](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/scout-night-at-brandywine-zoo--listing-1b805c9b439523906da7aa37) — Sat, Nov 7 · 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM · Brandywine Zoo, Wilmington · From $10 · checked Oct 20. Scout Night is an evening at Brandywine Zoo built for Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts and their families. Activities and learning stations are geared toward scout requirements, and the…
- [Santa at the Zoo — Brandywine Zoo](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/santa-at-the-zoo-brandywine-zoo--listing-df87307713be6f7a5a7baf59) — Sat, Dec 5 (+1 more date) · 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM · Brandywine Zoo, Wilmington · From $8 · checked Oct 20. Brandywine Zoo opens its holiday weekend with a ticketed morning visit from Santa. Children can meet Santa, share their wishes and pose for photos, which families take with their…
- [Winter Wonderland — Brandywine Zoo](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/winter-wonderland-brandywine-zoo--listing-db433b7dca6c283c190423b4) — Sat, Dec 5 · 12:30 PM – 4:00 PM · Brandywine Zoo, Wilmington · From $5 · checked Oct 13. Families visit the zoo for holiday activities, local vendors, specialty food and drinks, and a Wildlife Amphitheater performance of seasonal music.

## Ongoing programs and visits

- [Brandywine Zoo Family Visit](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/brandywine-zoo-family-visit--listing-b705714abd925b22580c0cc0) — Daily 10 am–4 pm, last entry 3:30 pm; closed Christmas and possible weather/construction… · Brandywine Zoo, Wilmington · All ages · With admission · checked Oct 12. Visit a compact wildlife zoo with accessible exhibits, animal learning and sensory supports.

## Recently ended

- [Sip & Stroll: Halloween-themed — Brandywine Zoo](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/sip-and-stroll-halloween-themed-brandywine-zoo--listing-c98e957c83699973bce1a83d) — ended Thu, Oct 22
- [Boo at the Zoo 2026](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/boo-at-the-zoo-2026--listing-fc2e9f7e260a972e5e6b07da) — ended Sun, Oct 18

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