WILMINGTON ZOO FIELD GUIDE
Evening Sip & Strolls at Brandywine Zoo: family-friendly happy hour among the exhibits
A concise guide to the Brandywine Zoo’s Sip & Stroll series—local food vendors, live music and adult beverages during limited-ticket evening events.
Evening Sip & Strolls at Brandywine Zoo: family-friendly happy hour among the exhibits.
Join a family-friendly Sip & Stroll at the Brandywine Zoo: an evening happy-hour series that pairs a relaxed walk through the zoo with local food, live music and refreshing adult beverages. Tickets are limited, and the events are staged as a stroll through the grounds designed for all ages.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Live music and local food under evening skies
Each Sip features a local food vendor and live music, creating a lively, communal atmosphere as guests move through the zoo in the early evening.
Adult beverages alongside family fare
Adult beverages—including craft beer and wine—are available for purchase; drinks and food are sold separately from event admission.
Designed for all ages
The series is explicitly family friendly: the strolls welcome guests of all ages while maintaining an evening happy-hour vibe; ticketing is required for most attendees.
What the day feels like
What an evening on the stroll feels like
From late afternoon into early evening, visitors move at their own pace through zoo grounds, stopping for music and bites while vendors and the concession stand sell refreshments; tickets control attendance so the mood stays relaxed and walkable.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this evening series suits—and when to reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring a valid ticket for everyone age 3 and up; drink tickets ($6) and silicone cups can be purchased at the ticket window or the snack bar. Food and beverage purchases are sold separately from admission.
The concession stand will be open during the event for snacks and soft drinks; adult beverages are available through the event’s sales points.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
When are the Sip & Stroll events held in 2026?
2026 dates are June 18, July 23, August 20 and October 22; events run in the evening.
What are the event hours?
The Sip & Stroll events take place from 5:00pm to 7:30pm.
Are food and drinks included with admission?
No—food and drink purchases are sold separately from event admission.
Do I need a ticket for my child?
Yes—tickets are required for everyone ages 3 and up, including Members.
How do I buy drink tickets and silicone cups?
Drink tickets ($6) and silicone cups can be purchased at the ticket window or at the snack bar during the event.
Are tickets limited?
Yes—only a limited number of tickets will be sold for each Sip & Stroll event.