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Brandywine Zoo

Looking for something to do this summer near South Jersey in your New Nissan Car? Come on down to the Zoo in Brandywine Park, located in Wilmington over the Van Buren Street Bridge on the north bank of the Brandywine River. There are around 150 animals on nearly 13 acres, just waiting for your visit.

In addition to animals from tigers to snakes, the Brandywine Zoo offers a snack bar and a gift shop. The snack bar, located on the grounds of the zoo, offers a diverse selection, including soft pretzels, popcorn, ice cream, hot dogs, soda, juice and much more. The gift shop, known as the "Zootique" is open every day from 10 am to 4 PM. The Zootique has many different animal-related items and unique toys.

A member of the American Zoo and Aquarium Association, the Brandywine Zoo is one of 214 accredited aquariums and zoos in North America. This membership demonstrates the Brandywine Zoo’s commitment to animal care, excellence in visitor experience and a better future for every living thing.

Managed by the Division of Parks and Recreation, the Brandywine Zoo also enjoys the support of the Deleware Zoological Society.

The Brandywine Zoo began as an idea of Dr. James H. Morgan, in 1904. Morgan donated a variety of animals to the zoo, and the Board of Park Commissioners agreed to install shelters and fences in the park to house the animals. The original collection included Belgain hares, a sea gull, a sea turtle, geese, and ducks.

Over the years, Brandywine Zoo has seen many different animals. In the 1920s, the zoo was home to eleven elk, five moneys, several goats, two eagles, two black bear, three buffalo, two raccoons, three alligators, and a single groundhog.

Struggling for some time during the middle years of the 20th century, the zoo fell into disrepair. A children’s zoo was built during that time, and by the 1970s the old zoo had closed and the children’s zoo had taken over the role of the main zoo.

In the 1980s, the zoo attained new accreditation and put a new master plan into action. This has led to the success and stability that Brandywine Zoo has enjoyed since that time.

Amusement Park

Sunny days are ahead in South Jersey, and as the weather gets warmer everyone’s looking for something to do. Pack the kids in the Nissan and check out some of these South Jersey delights:

Splash World Water Park and Clementon Amusement Park

With everything from thrill rides for the big kids and gentle fun for the little ones, water parks and amusement parks are the go-to fun spot for everyone in the family. Splash World and Clementon have over 50 kinds of adventure for kids of all ages. Chill out in the cool water when the temperature starts to rise.

Speed and adrenaline at the raceways and rodeos

If your family likes speed, a trip to the Atco Raceway or Bridgeport Speedway is a must. Watch dragsters, roadsters and dirt bikes race at breathtaking speeds that will make you want to run the Nissan a little faster on the way home. If you’re into a different kind of horsepower, check out Salem County’s Cowtown Rodeo. The longest running regularly scheduled Saturday night rodeo in the nation, this is fun for every horse lover in the family.

Looking for a different kind of wild?

Check out the area wildlife at the Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge in Medford. With hands-on exhibits, gentle walking trails through wetlands and woodland, and the chance to see bald eagles, foxes, deer and more, the wildlife refuge is a refuge for you as well. Alternatively, stop in at Palmyra Cove Nature Park where natural beauty is tucked away from the busyness of Philly. There are activities for both children and adults and nature trails and environmental education programs for the nature lover in everyone.

Powhatan Renape Nation’s Rankokus Indian Reservation

For a trip back in time, take the whole family to the American Indian Heritage Museum. You can take a trip through an ancestral village, take a self-guided hike through area nature trails, or check out a slice of the past at the museum. View historic tools, clothing, weapons and instruments as well as contemporary Native American art.

Need to tune up the Nissan before all that driving?

If you’re looking for a new Nissan or need something as simple as an oil change, stop by our Wilmington Nissan dealership for everything you need. Check out Classic Nissan’s website for new inventory and specials and get ready for a summer full of fun and sun.