We were heading from Dover after visiting family and driving to the Baltimore airport. We discovered this near the restaurant we ate at. It's a cute zoo, it is small, but there were a lot of birds and a lot of monkeys. The animals were very active and easy to see in their habitats. There's one way to go, so you're not going to miss anything. It was decorated cute for Halloween. The gift shop is small, unfortunately didn't have a Christmas ornament for my collection. It is across from a neat park. The parking is a little strange because it's not directly connected to the zoo, but you have to walk across the street there are two different parking lots.

I appreciate their concern for the preservation of animal life BUT to charge entry to a zoo which had an anteater as their best attraction left a poor taste in my mouth. Although they claimed to have several special attraction animals, several areas were closed and others had animals hiding in their sleep boxes. The most plentiful animal there were caretakers who walked around leisurely during our visit. Think before you go. I will not be back.

Delightful zoo in the Brandywine Park. An enjoyable one hour activity with a terrific anteater and other unusual animals.

Red pandas are my favorite animal, so I was very excited to see that this zoo offered encounters. It was incredible! The keeper shared so much information, and answered all of our questions. Overall, this zoo is a true gem. It’s worthy of its AZA accreditation! It’s obvious that the animals are well cared for in their impressive exhibits. We encountered a number of knowledgeable and friendly docents, as well as animal keepers. We are almost 2 hours away, but plan to visit often.

My 97 year old had a wish list to come out to the Brandywine Zoo. She enjoyed outings here in the past. Upon arrival I noted the entry had no designated drop off spot that was safe for a wheelchair user. I had to leave my friend in her chair at the bottom of the hill, ho all the way back around the park to find a disable parking space. Entrance you have a steep hill. Paid $14. OK I just prayed my friend wouldn't fall out the chair! Do they not know all these cuts in the sidewalk can cause a wheel to become stuck,the cause a disable person to loung forward. All of this is in the goat section. Exiting this are the down grade is awfully steep.After, 20 minutes my friend ( the ex-Governer of DE wife) was asking me to return her to the vehicle.Thankfully she adore the beautiful rose gardens!