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Brandywine Zoo Education

Organization Description: 

The Brandywine Zoo is located in beautiful Brandywine Park in Wilmington, Delaware. The Zoo grounds cover 13 landscaped acres on high ground above the Brandywine River. The Zoo hosts 150 animals, from tigers to snakes, and is open all year round.

The Brandywine Zoo is managed by the Division of Parks and Recreation with the support of the Delaware Zoological Society.

The Brandywine Zoo is a member of the American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA) and is one of 214 accredited zoos and aquariums in North America, a distinction that marks its commitment to providing excellent care for animals, a great experience for the visitor and a better future for all living things.

Website: 
http://www.brandywinezoo.org
Location: 
1001 North Park Drive
Wilmington, DE 19802
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Mission Statement: 

Our mission is to enhance and enrich people's understanding and respect of the complex relationships among all living things and inspire wildlife conservation.

Do You Require Formal Orientation Training for Volunteers?: 
Yes
Are more than one-third of the participants in your organization/programs low income (below 150% of the poverty level)?: 
No
Primary Types of Volunteer Opportunities: 
Local Volunteering
International Volunteers: 
Must Be Resident of Country or Already Have Appropriate Visa
City/Metropolitan Area: 
Philadelphia, PA
State/Province: 
Delaware
Region: 
Northern America
Country: 
United States
Skills: 
Teacher / Trainer
First Aid / CPR Certified
Service Area: 
Teaching
Health and Medicine
Christian Camping
Program Types: 
Other Program
Organization Membership Type: 
Non-Profit (Non-Christian)