Brandywine Zoo Camp

4.5

|

1001 North Park Drive, Wilmington, Delaware 19802

Perfect for animal-loving kids who enjoy nature. Children will have hands-on experiences with real zookeepers, learn about wildlife conservation, and make new friends in a safe, fun environment. With small group sizes, themed weeks, and an engaging staff, your child will come home excited and inspired. It's a unique blend of education, adventure, and summer fun!
Perfect for animal-loving kids who enjoy nature. Children will have hands-on experiences with real zookeepers, learn about wildlife conservation, and make new friends in a safe, fun environment. With small group sizes, themed weeks, and an engaging staff, your child will come home excited and inspired. It's a unique blend of education, adventure, and summer fun!
Perfect for animal-loving kids who enjoy nature. Children will have hands-on experiences with real zookeepers, learn about wildlife conservation, and make new friends in a safe, fun environment. With small group sizes, themed weeks, and an engaging staff, your child will come home excited and inspired. It's a unique blend of education, adventure, and summer fun!

About Brandywine Zoo Camp

About Brandywine Zoo Camp

Wild adventures and animal fun every day
Outdoor & adventure
STEM
Art
Academic
Philosophy: Brandywine Zoo Camp is perfect for curious kids who love animals and nature. Children get hands-on experiences with real zookeepers, learn about wildlife conservation, and make new friends in a safe, fun environment. The camp’s small group sizes, themed weeks, and engaging staff mean your child will come home excited and inspired. It’s a unique blend of education, adventure, and summer fun you won’t find anywhere else.
Philosophy: Brandywine Zoo Camp is perfect for curious kids who love animals and nature. Children get hands-on experiences with real zookeepers, learn about wildlife conservation, and make new friends in a safe, fun environment. The camp’s small group sizes, themed weeks, and engaging staff mean your child will come home excited and inspired. It’s a unique blend of education, adventure, and summer fun you won’t find anywhere else.
Philosophy: Brandywine Zoo Camp is perfect for curious kids who love animals and nature. Children get hands-on experiences with real zookeepers, learn about wildlife conservation, and make new friends in a safe, fun environment. The camp’s small group sizes, themed weeks, and engaging staff mean your child will come home excited and inspired. It’s a unique blend of education, adventure, and summer fun you won’t find anywhere else.
Ages:

4

-

14

years old

Pricing:

$42-$52.50

/day

$210-$262.50

/week

Camp sessions & schedule

Camp sessions & schedule

Brandywine Zoo Camp is perfect for curious kids who love animals and nature. Children get hands-on experiences with real zookeepers, learn about wildlife conservation, and make new friends in a safe, fun environment. The camp’s small group sizes, themed weeks, and engaging staff mean your child will come home excited and inspired. It’s a unique blend of education, adventure, and summer fun you won’t find anywhere else.
Brandywine Zoo Camp is perfect for curious kids who love animals and nature. Children get hands-on experiences with real zookeepers, learn about wildlife conservation, and make new friends in a safe, fun environment. The camp’s small group sizes, themed weeks, and engaging staff mean your child will come home excited and inspired. It’s a unique blend of education, adventure, and summer fun you won’t find anywhere else.
Brandywine Zoo Camp is perfect for curious kids who love animals and nature. Children get hands-on experiences with real zookeepers, learn about wildlife conservation, and make new friends in a safe, fun environment. The camp’s small group sizes, themed weeks, and engaging staff mean your child will come home excited and inspired. It’s a unique blend of education, adventure, and summer fun you won’t find anywhere else.
Boys & girls aged 4-14Mon–Fri from 8AM4PM25/day & 100/week
Summer camps are priced weekly (ranges by age group).
Shortened holiday weeks (like Juneteenth or July 4th) are discounted ($130 for ages 4-5, $210 for ages 6-7).
Zoo members get special pricing.
Aftercare is available for an extra fee.
All 2025 camps are sold out but you can join a waitlist.
No extended sibling or early-bird discounts listed.
Registration is online and fills up quickly.
Summer camps are priced weekly (ranges by age group).
Shortened holiday weeks (like Juneteenth or July 4th) are discounted ($130 for ages 4-5, $210 for ages 6-7).
Zoo members get special pricing.
Aftercare is available for an extra fee.
All 2025 camps are sold out but you can join a waitlist.
No extended sibling or early-bird discounts listed.
Registration is online and fills up quickly.
Summer camps are priced weekly (ranges by age group).
Shortened holiday weeks (like Juneteenth or July 4th) are discounted ($130 for ages 4-5, $210 for ages 6-7).
Zoo members get special pricing.
Aftercare is available for an extra fee.
All 2025 camps are sold out but you can join a waitlist.
No extended sibling or early-bird discounts listed.
Registration is online and fills up quickly.

Activities & amenities

Activities & amenities

Campers enjoy a wide range of activities. Daily themes often include:

Zoo visits
live animal presentations
crafts
games
stories
learning projects
wildlife conservation education
animal care experiences
animal habitat cleaning
animal diet preparation
enrichment creation
behind-the-scenes tours
songs
handling designated animals
animal feeding assistance
conservation messaging
environmental stewardship
animal-inspired art
themed activities
husbandry skills practice
wildlife education
Brandywine Zoo Camp is perfect for curious kids who love animals and nature. Children get hands-on experiences with real zookeepers, learn about wildlife conservation, and make new friends in a safe, fun environment. The camp’s small group sizes, themed weeks, and engaging staff mean your child will come home excited and inspired. It’s a unique blend of education, adventure, and summer fun you won’t find anywhere else.
Brandywine Zoo Camp is perfect for curious kids who love animals and nature. Children get hands-on experiences with real zookeepers, learn about wildlife conservation, and make new friends in a safe, fun environment. The camp’s small group sizes, themed weeks, and engaging staff mean your child will come home excited and inspired. It’s a unique blend of education, adventure, and summer fun you won’t find anywhere else.
Brandywine Zoo Camp is perfect for curious kids who love animals and nature. Children get hands-on experiences with real zookeepers, learn about wildlife conservation, and make new friends in a safe, fun environment. The camp’s small group sizes, themed weeks, and engaging staff mean your child will come home excited and inspired. It’s a unique blend of education, adventure, and summer fun you won’t find anywhere else.
Birthdays:

Yes, birthday parties can be organized at the zoo

What people are saying

4.5
My child loved the activities and caring staff!

Location

1001 North Park Drive, Wilmington, Delaware 19802

Additional info

Additional info

The zoo is AZA-accredited, ensuring top standards for animal care and education.
Waitlists are available for sold-out sessions.
Campers spend most of their time outdoors, so pack sunscreen and water bottles.
The zoo is AZA-accredited, ensuring top standards for animal care and education.
Waitlists are available for sold-out sessions.
Campers spend most of their time outdoors, so pack sunscreen and water bottles.
The zoo is AZA-accredited, ensuring top standards for animal care and education.
Waitlists are available for sold-out sessions.
Campers spend most of their time outdoors, so pack sunscreen and water bottles.

Health & safety

Health & safety

Affiliations: AZA, ADA

Special needs

Special needs

Brandywine Zoo Camp is perfect for curious kids who love animals and nature. Children get hands-on experiences with real zookeepers, learn about wildlife conservation, and make new friends in a safe, fun environment. The camp’s small group sizes, themed weeks, and engaging staff mean your child will come home excited and inspired. It’s a unique blend of education, adventure, and summer fun you won’t find anywhere else.
Brandywine Zoo Camp is perfect for curious kids who love animals and nature. Children get hands-on experiences with real zookeepers, learn about wildlife conservation, and make new friends in a safe, fun environment. The camp’s small group sizes, themed weeks, and engaging staff mean your child will come home excited and inspired. It’s a unique blend of education, adventure, and summer fun you won’t find anywhere else.
Brandywine Zoo Camp is perfect for curious kids who love animals and nature. Children get hands-on experiences with real zookeepers, learn about wildlife conservation, and make new friends in a safe, fun environment. The camp’s small group sizes, themed weeks, and engaging staff mean your child will come home excited and inspired. It’s a unique blend of education, adventure, and summer fun you won’t find anywhere else.