Wilmington, DE – The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will close the Brandywine Zoo on weekdays from Tuesday, September 8 through at least Monday, September 21, 2020 for construction. The walkway for the new Madagascar Exhibit, which is currently under construction, will be tied into the existing zoo walkway during the closure.
The Madagascar Exhibit is part of the Brandywine Zoo’s recently approved master plan and will be the largest capital improvement in the zoo’s history. The master plan focuses on improved animal welfare and guest experiences, species of conservation concern, and the inclusion of more mixed-species exhibit.
This new exhibit will be home to three Radiated Tortoises, and three species of lemurs: the Black and White Ruffed, Ring-Tailed and Crowned. Construction on the exhibit is expected to be completed this fall.
The Brandywine Zoo will remain open on Saturdays and Sundays. To schedule a visit to or for general information about the zoo, visit https://brandywinezoo.org/ or call 302-571-7747.
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