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  Category: Division of Parks and Recreation


Brandywine Zoo’s tiger to be transferred to Bronx Zoo

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Friday, December 23, 2016

The Brandywine Zoo’s Amur tiger, Zhanna, is scheduled to be transferred to the Wildlife Conservation Society’s Bronx Zoo in New York early in January 2017, according to DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation in partnership with zoo officials and the Delaware Zoological Society. The relocation is prompted by the Association of Zoos and Aquarium’s Species Survival Plan – a robust and scientific endeavor to manage the genetic diversity of captive species. Zhanna’s genetic profile and age make her a good candidate for breeding and consequently, for transfer to a zoo with a successful tiger breeding program.



Delaware State Parks launches Corporate Pass Program

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Tuesday, December 13, 2016

DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation is initiating the Corporate Pass Program to offer participating businesses discounted annual passes for employees and other benefits. The Corporate Pass Program gives employers a way to promote health and wellness in the workplace, while providing employees with a benefit they can feel good about.



New state park annual pass sales postponed at Cape Henlopen State Park office

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Wednesday, November 23, 2016

Annual state park pass sales at Cape Henlopen State Park will be postponed this year due to ongoing renovation of the park office, Division of Parks & Recreation officials announced today. In-person purchases of park passes begin at parks statewide Nov. 28.



Free admission at Delaware State Parks on Black Friday

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Monday, November 21, 2016

Delaware State Parks and outdoor recreation retailer Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI), invite the public to #OptOutside on Black Friday, Nov. 25, when admission to all of Delaware’s state parks will be free of charge. REI initiated the “Opt Outside” program last year to encourage children and families to enjoy the outdoors, rather than participate in Black Friday retail sales.



New Delaware State Parks annual passes go on sale Nov. 25

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Friday, November 18, 2016

New annual Delaware State Parks passes, good for admission year-round to all state parks, go on sale online beginning Friday, Nov. 25, and at authorized stores and park offices beginning Monday, Nov. 28.






  Category: Division of Parks and Recreation

Brandywine Zoo’s tiger to be transferred to Bronx Zoo

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Friday, December 23, 2016

The Brandywine Zoo’s Amur tiger, Zhanna, is scheduled to be transferred to the Wildlife Conservation Society’s Bronx Zoo in New York early in January 2017, according to DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation in partnership with zoo officials and the Delaware Zoological Society. The relocation is prompted by the Association of Zoos and Aquarium’s Species Survival Plan – a robust and scientific endeavor to manage the genetic diversity of captive species. Zhanna’s genetic profile and age make her a good candidate for breeding and consequently, for transfer to a zoo with a successful tiger breeding program.



Delaware State Parks launches Corporate Pass Program

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Tuesday, December 13, 2016

DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation is initiating the Corporate Pass Program to offer participating businesses discounted annual passes for employees and other benefits. The Corporate Pass Program gives employers a way to promote health and wellness in the workplace, while providing employees with a benefit they can feel good about.



New state park annual pass sales postponed at Cape Henlopen State Park office

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Wednesday, November 23, 2016

Annual state park pass sales at Cape Henlopen State Park will be postponed this year due to ongoing renovation of the park office, Division of Parks & Recreation officials announced today. In-person purchases of park passes begin at parks statewide Nov. 28.



Free admission at Delaware State Parks on Black Friday

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Monday, November 21, 2016

Delaware State Parks and outdoor recreation retailer Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI), invite the public to #OptOutside on Black Friday, Nov. 25, when admission to all of Delaware’s state parks will be free of charge. REI initiated the “Opt Outside” program last year to encourage children and families to enjoy the outdoors, rather than participate in Black Friday retail sales.



New Delaware State Parks annual passes go on sale Nov. 25

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Friday, November 18, 2016

New annual Delaware State Parks passes, good for admission year-round to all state parks, go on sale online beginning Friday, Nov. 25, and at authorized stores and park offices beginning Monday, Nov. 28.