DELAWARE ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY INC
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Mission Statement
The purpose of the Brandywine Zoo and the Delaware Zoological Society, Inc. is to professionally exhibit specific species of animals and provide a comprehensive program of conservation, education and recreation to the citizens of the State of Delaware and the Brandywine Valley. Conservation, protecting wildlife and habitats, understanding biology and environmental literacy are primary areas of concentration for most zoos around the country. The Brandywine Zoo actively supports these efforts with unique programs of our own. The mission of our Education Programs is to enhance and enrich peoples' understanding of and respect for the complex relationships among all living things and to inspire wildlife conservation. All of our education programs and events are designed to meet this mission. As an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), the Brandywine Zoo incorporates many of AZA's conservation messages into our Education Programs.
About This Cause
Our Zoo does more than entertain and educate. We help endangered species survive, reproduce and return to their natural habitats. AZA Accreditation - It's not automatic...it's earned! The Brandywine Zoo is accredited through the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), a network of more than 200+ committed zoo and aquariums. This accreditation is much more than just an affiliation. In order to earn accreditation, zoos must meet standards for animal care, including exhibit design, husbandry, enrichment, nutrition, and health. Additionally, they must support species conservation programs and offer public education programs. Zoos must reapply for accreditation every 5 years. Every AZA-accredited zoo and aquarium is a leader in wildlife conservation, participating in a long-term plan that involves habitat preservation, public education, field conservation, genetically diverse breeding, and supportive research to ensure survival for many threatened and endangered species. The Brandywine Zoo has its own programs that support these goals. The Brandywine Zoo exhibits many Species Survival Plan (SSP) animals, Population Management Plan (PMP) animals, and other endangered species. These species are ambassadors of their conservation programs to help us disseminate the conservation information to our visitors. They may be exhibit animals for a variety of reasons such as age, health related reasons, social reasons, exhibit size, or they may be from a family of animals heavily represented by another family member such as a brother or sister in another facilities' breeding program. Or, they may be part of a breeding program as recommended by their SSP or PMP for optimum genetic diversity.