The Zoological Society THE BRANDYWINE Non-Profit Organization 1001 North Park Drive U.S. Postage PAID Wilmington, DE 19802 EdZooCation ! Wilmington, DE (302) 571-7850 Permit No. 601 BrandywineZoo.org for Everyone MAY-AUGUST2015

The Brandywine Zoo is managed by the Delaware Division of Parks and Recreation with the support of the Zoological Society. For More information about the Division or Delaware State Parks, call (302) 739-9220 or visit our website www.destateparks.com The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce. Delaware State Parks Please let us know when you move; don’t miss special mailings and Zoo News. Write to the Brandywine Zoo at 1001 North Park 89 Kings Highway, Dover, DE 19901 Drive, Wilmington DE 19802 or call (302) 571-7788 (menu option #6)

EDZOOCATION PROGRAMS & EVENTS mAY-aUGUST 2015 BRANDYWINE ZOO EDZOOCATION CALENDAR To register for events, please visit our website’s Family Programs page or email [email protected] For more info: 302-571-7850*209 brandywinezoo.org facebook.com/brandywinezoo Events and programs are free with zoo admission unless otherwise noted.

VOLUNTEER OPEN HOUSES Volunteer Open Houses Want to learn how to become a volunteer with the Zoo? Join us at an upcoming open house or interested applicants ages 16 and up may complete an online Volunteer Interest Form at BrandywineZoo.org/Volunteer. Please note, volunteer opportunities are contingent upon successfully completing application process, including a background check. For more information, please visit our website or email the zoo at [email protected] Dates: Saturday, April 18, 12:30pm-1:30pm Friday, June 12, 2:30pm-3:30pm Saturday, July 11, 2:30pm-3:30pm Sunday, August 9, 2:30pm-3:30pm Saturday, April 18, 10-11:30am: Open House- Summer Zoo Camp Internships for High School and College Students (Ages 14-and up) We’re looking for committed people to fill a select number of youth internship positions for Summer 2015. This unique internship program offers a chance to work in the zoo assisting with our summer day camps. NOTE: Selected interns must attend mandatory training sessions on Saturdays, May 9, 16, and 23, 9am-4pm (No exceptions!) For more information visit the Volunteer page of our website Location: Education Building

FAMILY PROGRAMS Story Time at the Zoo Thursdays, May through September at 10:30am Enjoy fun animal stories read by our own zoo story-telling team! Story time takes place in the otter circle, in the main zoo, and may include a craft, activity, or live animal presentation. Story time may be cancelled due to inclement weather. Fee: free with Zoo Admission, takes place in the Otter Circle Dates: May 7 - I Love You With All My Heart by Noris Kern August 6 - Over In The Garden by Jennifer Ward May 14 - Five Little Monkey’s Sitting In A Tree by Eileen Christelow August 13 -The Day Jimmy’s Boa Ate The Wash by Trinka Hayes May 21 - Care For Our World by Karen Robbins August 20 - A Little Book Of Sloth by Lucy Cooke May 28 - The Ant And The Elephant by Bill Peet August 27 - Don’t Ever Cross The Road by Conrad J Storad June 4 - Are You A Bee by Judy Allen & Tudor Humphries September 3 - Turtle Splash by Cathryn Falwell June 11 - And Tango Makes Three by Justin Richardson September 10 - The Rainforest Grew All Around by Susan K Mitchell June 18 - The Best Father Of All by Peter Horn September 17 - Farley The by Rob Waring June 25 - Armadilly Chili by Helen Ketteman September 24 - Z Is For Zookeeper by Marie & Roland Smith July 2 - The Eagles Are Back by Jean Craighead George July 9 - Verdi by Janell Cannon July 16 - Miss Spider’s Tea Party by David Kirk July 23 - My Little Sister Ate One Hare by Bill Grossman July 30 - Tiger-Tiger Is It True by Byron Katie & Hans Wilhelm Summer Zoo Yoga Series Select Saturdays 9:00-10am, June-August (Ages 2-7 years old) Come get bendy, during our OM’ing Otters animal yoga class. Learn to challenge your body during this energy releasing yoga class. Go upside down, play games, dance and take yoga adventures around the world! This class helps to strengthen kids’ growing muscles. One parent or caregiver welcome per child. Extra adults or children must pay registration fee. Fee: 4-class package- $52/non-member, $40/DZS member; Drop-in rates- $14/nonmember, $12/DZS member Class Specifics:Adults not required during this class for children 4-7, but are welcomed; fee includes one adult per child. Fee includes zoo admission, but not all classes may include a zoo visit. Held in the Education Building. Dates: Saturdays June 20, June 27, July 11, July 18, July 25, August 8, August 15, August 22 BRANDYWINE ZOO EDZOOCATION CALENDAR To register for events, please visit our website or email [email protected] For more info: 302-571-7850*209 brandywinezoo.org facebook.com/brandywinezoo Events and programs are free with zoo admission unless otherwise noted. Saturday, mAY 2, 8:45-10am: Teddy Bear Tea Thursday, May 7, 2015, 6-9: Guest Bartending Night @ the BBC Tavern and Grill Bring your favorite teddy bear to the zoo for fun filled Support the zoo tonight at Brandywine Brewing Company in Greenville! All tips (100%) to our volunteer breakfast party! Join us for breakfast and take your bartenders go to the Delaware Zoological Society. BBC will also donate 10% of your dinner bill this evening stuffed animal friend to get a full check-up from our very when you eat in one of the dining rooms and write “Brandywine Zoo” on your check. Festive raffles and other own stuffed animal clinic! Enjoy a special story and a live fun prizes will be available. So bring some friends, enjoy some great food and drinks, and share your love of the animal presentation. Breakfast served in the zoo (weather zoo! Menu available at www.bbctavernandgrill.com. permitting) Fee: $15 per person/$12 per person for Delaware Zoological Society Members. Pre-registration required. Friday, May 15, 2015 10 – 12:30pm: Endangered Species Day for Schools Discover what YOU can do to help endangered animals here in Delaware and beyond during this event especially Sunday, May 3, 9:30am – 12:30pm: Animals & Me for schools, families and homeschoolers. The event will have endangered species learning stations set up in the M AY Zoo and in Brandywine Park! Plus, sign up for a time for your school group to have a special live animal program (Girl Scout Daisies and Brownies) in the Zoo’s Education Building. Fee: free with zoo admission; Live Animal Show Fee: $1 per school group Learn about what animals make better pets than others participant, plus zoo admission. Groups must be pre-registered to reserve space in the live animal shows. Visit our and how to best care for them. Girls will also have the Discovery Tours page for more info. (Rain date Monday 5/18/15) opportunity to learn about how we take care of our zoo animals and meet some up close! Program meets most requirements for the Daisies 3 Cheer for Animals Sunday, May 17, 10am-12:30pm: Lions and Tigers and Genes- Oh My! Birdbath Award and the Brownies Pets badge.Fee: $12 Join us in celebrating genetic diversity awareness with our animal friends at the zoo! We’ll have local genetics per participant includes Brandywine Zoo fun patch and awareness organizations, games, activities, and of course lots of fun! admission for the day. Additional parents and chaperones must pay $7.00 zoo admission fee. Pre-registration strongly suggested by April 30, walk-ins welcome if space available.

Tuesday, June 16, 6-8:00pm: Family Fun Night Saturday, June 21, 6:00-7:30pm Ongoing Summer Programs Special evening hours hosted by WSTW 93.7 FM. Father’s Day Family Night Hike Daily schedules are posted at the entrance gate of Meet radio personalities and enjoy special games, the Zoo. Programs & shows may be cancelled due to Take a guided after-hours tour through the zoo with weather. activities, and of course, live animals! Fee: $1 admission an educator who will share cool facts, stories, and for everyone. $1 hot dogs and soft drinks, too! Free information about animal dads (and moms!)! Please parking. Rain date June 17. note: some animals may not be visible during evening Keeper Talks hours.Fee: $8 per person, $6 for DZS members. Weekends in May & September Thursday, June 25, 6-8:00pm: Members’ Night Preregistration required. Daily June-August Brandywine Zoo members enjoy an exclusive night Join our keepers June -August for daily talks about at the Zoo- just for our members! Food, drinks and the animals here in the Zoo. Topics, times and special surprises are planned. Fee: Free for DZS animals change daily, so there’s always something members. Sorry, guest passes are not accepted at this new to learn about our wild friends. event. Rain date June 26. JUNE Reptile Shows @ 2:00 Saturday, June 20, 10:30-12: Career & Animal Weekends in May & September Science Workshop-Exotic Animal Nutrition Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays June-Aug From carnivores to omnivores to herbivores…ever Have no fear, the reptiles are here! Come to wonder what and how we feed our animals? Join us the Brandywine Zoo for one of our new reptile in this workshop to discover the world of Exotic shows! Get up close and personal with some Animal Nutrition. Take a tour of our commissary, meet slithery snakes and lizards, and maybe a turtle zoo staff, and learn what it takes to safely feed all of or two. You may even learn a few new fun facts our animals, from the tiger to the sloth! For teens and about our cold blooded friends! Reptiles will vary preteens interested in working with animals. Fee: $10/non- depending on availability and day of the show. member student, $8/DZS member. Show takes place in the Otter Circle.

Friday, July 10, 6-8pm: Special Family Night Hike Wednesday, July 29, 10-3:30pm Creature Features @ 2:00pm Mondays-Thursdays June 15-August Take a guided after-hours tour through the zoo International Tiger Day Stop by our daily Creature Feature for a close from 6-7 with an educator who will share cool facts, Celebrate our Amur tiger Zhanna and International encounter with one of our zoo education animals. stories, and information about our animals. Then, meet Tiger Day! The goal of this day is to promote a global Meet a scaled, feathered, or prickly friend, ask naturalists to hike Brandywine protection of tiger habitats as well as raise public questions and learn more about these animal Park from 7-8pm. Please note: some animals may not be awareness and support for tiger conservation issues. ambassadors who live at the zoo. Featured animals visible during evening hours. Fee: $8 per person, $6 for Stop by a learning station, talk with a zoo volunteer, or change daily. Takes place in the Otter Circle. DZS members. Preregistration required. join us for a special tiger-focused keeper talk to learn about international tiger awareness and what YOU can Sunday, July 12, 9:30-10:30 do to help! Story Time at the Zoo @ 10:30am Thursdays May-September Member Morning Tour Wednesday, July 15, 6-8:00pm: Family Fun Night Enjoy fun animal stories read by our own zoo Join us for a member morning tour through the zoo. story-telling team! Story time takes place in the Special evening hours hosted by WSTW 93.7 FM. Meet Otter Circle and may include a craft, activity, or Walk the zoo with an educator for a personal tour radio personalities and enjoy special games, activities, J U LY live animal presentation. filled with fun wildlife facts and stories about our and of course, live animals! animals. Members should meet at the Front Gates of Fee: $1 admission for (See reverse side for full Story Time schedule & everyone. $1 hot dogs and soft drinks, too! Free books) the zoo to check in. Fee: FREE for DZS Members Only, parking. Rain date is Thursday, July 16. preregistration required. Saturday, July 18, 10:30-12: Career & Animal Science Workshop-Animal Training Training is an important part of working with animals. During this workshop, we’ll learn about the basic principles of operant conditioning training and how it improves the lives of our animals at the zoo. For teens and preteens interested in working with animals. Fee: $10/non-member student, $8/DZS member. Saturday, August 1, 8:45-10am: Breakfast with the Thursday, August 13, 6-8:00pm: Family Fun Night Sunday, August 23 6-7:30pm Beasts Special evening hours hosted by WSTW 93.7 FM. Meet Back to School Evening Hike radio personalities and enjoy special games, activities, and Forget going out to the movies, say ‘bon voyage’ to Have you ever wanted to have breakfast with a beast? of course, live animals! Join us for breakfast in the zoo, meet our zoo director, Fee: $1 admission for everyone. summer, zoo style! Take a guided after-hours tour $1 hot dogs and soft drinks, too! Free parking. Rain date through the zoo with an educator, stop by our and enjoy the zoo to yourself before it opens to the is Tuesday, August 18. public. Enjoy your breakfast as the animals get theirs, commissary to learn about our version of ‘school as well as a special story and a live animal presentation. lunches,’ and hear some fun stories about our animals Breakfast served in the zoo (weather permitting). Saturday, August 15, 10:30-12: Career & Animal to get you ready for the school year ahead! Please note: Fee: $15 per person/$12 per person for Delaware Science Workshop-Wildlife Rehabilitation some animals may not be visible during evening hours. Fee: Zoological Society Members. Pre-registration required. $8 per person, $6 for DZS members. Preregistration Wildlife rehabilitators help nurse injured or sick animals required back to health with the ultimate goal of release back into Sunday, August 9, 9:30-10:30 the wild. During this program, we’ll discuss the principles, AUGUST Member Morning Tour challenges and successes of rehabilitation, then meet some rehabilitated animals who could not be released Join us for a member morning tour through the zoo. that now call the zoo home. For teens and preteens Summer Zoo Yoga Series Walk the zoo with an educator for a personal tour interested in working with animals. filled with fun wildlife facts and stories about our Fee: $10/non-member Select Saturdays 9:00-10am, June-August animals. Members should meet at the Front Gates of student, $8/DZS member student. See Reverse Side for Details the zoo to check in. Fee: FREE for DZS Members Only, preregistration required