Wilmington is the largest city in the state of Delaware, United States and is located at the confluence of the Christina River and Brandywine Creek, near where the Christina flows into the Delaware River. It is the county seat of New Castle County and one of the major cities in the Delaware Valley metropolitan area. Wilmington was named by Proprietor Thomas Penn for his friend Spencer Compton, Earl of Wilmington, who was prime minister in the reign of George II of Great Britain.

The City of Wilmington has 9 Historic Districts, including the Baynard Boulevard, Kentmere Parkway, Rockford Park, Cool Spring/Tilton Park, the tri-part sections of the Eastside, St. Marys and Old Swedes Church, Quaker Hill, Delaware Avenue, Trinity Vicinity, and Upper/Lower Market Street.

Beginning in the 1990s, the city launched a campaign to revitalize the former shipyard area known as the Wilmington Riverfront. The efforts were bolstered early by The Big Kahuna (a now defunct nightclub), Kahunaville (a restaurant, bar and arcade which has also since closed) and the Wilmington Blue Rocks minor league baseball stadium. The Wilmington Rowing Center boathouse is located along the Christina River on the Riverfront. Development continues as the Wilmington Riverfront tries to establish its cultural, economical, and residential importance. Recent high-rise luxury apartment buildings along the Christina River have been cited as evidence of the Riverfront's continued revival. On June 7, 2006, the groundbreaking of Justison Landing signaled the beginning of Wilmington's largest residential project since Bancroft Park was built after World War II. Outlets shops, restaurants and a Riverfront Market have also opened along the 1.2-mile Riverwalk.

Brandywine Zoo - A Great Vacation and Travel Destination   by Robert W. Benjamin

If you are heading to Wilmington, Delaware, any time soon then you should definitely check out the Brandywine Zoo. This zoo is made up of 13 acres that are landscaped and beautiful along the Brandywine River. There are many different animals to view from snakes to tigers and more than 150 animals! The Brandywine Zoo is open all year so no matter when you have time off you will be able to plan a visit!

The Division of Parks and Recreation in Delaware manage the Brandywine Zoo and the Delaware Zoological Society supports the zoo. The zoo is committed to excellence and highly specialized care for the animals. Because of this the zoo is a member of the American Zoo and Aquarium Association.

When you visit the zoo you will be pleased to know that it is both stroller and wheelchair accessible. This means you can take the entire family from babies to grandparents! There are several places for visitors to the zoo to park. This includes free parking on Van Buren Street, which is located behind the Educated Building. Handicapped visitors should park here, as it is the closest to the entrance to the zoo. There is another large parking lot off North Park Drive.

The zoo accepts credit cards including Visa, MasterCard, and American Express for Zoo admissions, purchases, membership and registration. There is also a Lost and Found section at the zoo. Children who are lost as well as items are taken to the lost and found.

There are a few rules that must be followed at the Zoo. These include not feeding the animals, not smoking on zoo grounds, no pets, no weapons and the like. There are no rain checks or refunds given at the zoo. The Zoo is located at 1001 North Park Drive in Wilmington, Delaware.

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