Dublin Zoo

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14/02/2025

LOVE is in the air! 🐒😍🦩

From feathered sweethearts to furry friends, every species at Dublin Zoo are sharing the love this Valentine’s day 🐾💕

13/02/2025

Zookeepers Ray and Albert have reported some SUSPICIOUS activity! They set about their day in preparation for the elephants when something interrupted their path…

A new GIANT visitor has begun to make Dublin Zoo their stomping ground 🐾😱

Wild about conservation? Join our Conservation Education team at Dublin Zoo for an interactive learning experience. Our ...
12/02/2025

Wild about conservation? Join our Conservation Education team at Dublin Zoo for an interactive learning experience.

Our team offer workshops for curious minds of all ages, including the Young Zoologist and Junior Spring Workshops, where you can learn all about the animals at Dublin Zoo and the work we do to create a brighter future for all wildlife 🐘🌱

Book tickets here:
https://tickets.dublinzoo.ie/category/926?branches.branchID=5

Valentine’s day is around the corner and you’re still searching for that PAWFECT gift? 💝🐾Look no further! Keep it furbul...
12/02/2025

Valentine’s day is around the corner and you’re still searching for that PAWFECT gift? 💝🐾

Look no further! Keep it furbulous with..
💖A visit to Dublin Zoo to see some incredible animals
💖An annual pass for UNLIMITED Zoo adventures
💖An animal adoption pack
And lots of goodies from the Zoo Gift Shop!

This Valentine’s Day, surprise your special someone with a zoo-per gift; by doing so, you’re supporting us in our mission to save wildlife.

11/02/2025

Snack-time with Lumara and Kitabu 🌿

Okapis are herbivores and mostly spend their day snacking on leaves and fruit. This is made easy thanks to their super tongue, which is long enough to reach their eyes and ears!

🙌 Exciting News 🙌Dublin Zoo is proud to announce that we have been recognised for high standards of animal care 🐘 🌱 Glob...
11/02/2025

🙌 Exciting News 🙌

Dublin Zoo is proud to announce that we have been recognised for high standards of animal care 🐘 🌱

Global Humane Society, the leading organisation dedicated to helping ensure high standards of animal welfare, has officially recognised Dublin Zoo as a Global Humane Certified Zoo —placing us among the world’s top zoological institutions.

Providing the best possible care for the animals at Dublin Zoo is at the heart of everything we do. This recognition is a testament to the dedication, expertise, and continuous innovation of our incredible animal care and veterinary teams. Their hard work ensures a brighter future for wildlife every day—and we couldn’t be prouder!

This certification reaffirms our commitment to saving wildlife and inspiring a passion for nature—one person, one family at a time. A huge thank you from everyone at Dublin Zoo to our visitors, supporters, and partners—because together, we are making a real difference for wildlife.

To learn more about this recognition and what it means for Dublin Zoo, visit: https://www.dublinzoo.ie/animals/dublin-zoos-commitment-to-animal-welfare-confirmed-by-global-humane-certification/

American Humane

Stripes or horns, what team are you?The scimitar-horned oryx and Grant’s zebra are some of the beautiful animals that sh...
10/02/2025

Stripes or horns, what team are you?

The scimitar-horned oryx and Grant’s zebra are some of the beautiful animals that share the African Savanna at Dublin Zoo🌿

09/02/2025

When reaching for food all day, it’s important your tongue is protected!

Lucky for giraffes, the dark purple colour of their impressive prehensile tongue acts as a natural sunscreen
👅🦒

08/02/2025

Dinnertime has never looked so cute! 🥰

Red pandas can only digest about 24% of the bamboo they eat, meaning they need to eat a LOT of it🎋

07/02/2025

Valentine’s Day is ONE WEEK AWAY!

Book your trip to Dublin Zoo now to spend the day admiring the most AMAZING animals with your special someone 💖🐧

Siamang gibbons are fantastic at tree dwelling 🐒Their long arms and super climbing skills make them the perfect candidat...
06/02/2025

Siamang gibbons are fantastic at tree dwelling 🐒

Their long arms and super climbing skills make them the perfect candidate to be a treetop’s best friend ✨🌱

Calling all young explorers! Join our Conservation Education team at Dublin Zoo for an incredible learning adventure 🦒🌱T...
05/02/2025

Calling all young explorers! Join our Conservation Education team at Dublin Zoo for an incredible learning adventure 🦒🌱

Take part in our Wild Behaviour or Parent and Toddler workshops and learn all about the animals at Dublin Zoo in a unique classroom experience!

For aspiring palaeontologists, there’s our ROAR-SOME Dinosaur Discovery Workshop where you’ll have the opportunity to journey back in time and uncover the secrets of the prehistoric world!

Book tickets here:
https://tickets.dublinzoo.ie/category/926?branches.branchID=5

What big horns you have! 🫎Both male and female eastern bongos have long, twisted horns. This helps them to measure if th...
04/02/2025

What big horns you have! 🫎

Both male and female eastern bongos have long, twisted horns. This helps them to measure if they can fit through gaps in a dense forest 🌳

01/02/2025

It’s a new month, for new Zoo experiences, and even more FUN🦒✨

Start February off with a trip to Dublin Zoo! Hang out with all of your favourite animals and support wildlife conservation with every visit 🐾🌲

Happy International Zebra Day 🦓🎉🖤 Did you know, a zebra is black with white stripes! 🕵️ Their stripes have lots of diffe...
31/01/2025

Happy International Zebra Day 🦓🎉

🖤 Did you know, a zebra is black with white stripes!

🕵️ Their stripes have lots of different functions, such as keeping them cool and confusing predators and biting insects!

Grant’s zebras are truly fabulous ✨

Think PINK 🦩🎀These fabulous Chilean flamingos and a regular carrot might have more in common than you think… a pigment c...
29/01/2025

Think PINK 🦩🎀

These fabulous Chilean flamingos and a regular carrot might have more in common than you think… a pigment called beta-carotene, which gives them both their pop of colour! 🥕

28/01/2025

Two VERY different reptiles👀🐢🐊

The bale of Vietnamese pond turtles feast on plants and stray insects, while the West African crocodile eats fish, birds and a range of mammals 🍴

27/01/2025

Sulawesi crested macaques are showing you how to give ENERGY this Monday ⚡️🐒

They are found in lowland and mountain tropical forests, so they are certainly skilled and curious explorers 🧭

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Phoenix Park
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Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 5pm
Thursday 9:30am - 5pm
Friday 9:30am - 5pm
Saturday 9:30am - 5pm
Sunday 9:30am - 5pm

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(01) 474 8900

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LOVE is in the air! 🐒😍🦩 From feathered sweethearts to furry friends, every species at Dublin Zoo are sharing the love this Valentine’s day 🐾💕

Zookeepers Ray and Albert have reported some SUSPICIOUS activity! They set about their day in preparation for the elephants when something interrupted their path… A new GIANT visitor has begun to make Dublin Zoo their stomping ground 🐾😱

Snack-time with Lumara and Kitabu 🌿 Okapis are herbivores and mostly spend their day snacking on leaves and fruit. This is made easy thanks to their super tongue, which is long enough to reach their eyes and ears!

When reaching for food all day, it’s important your tongue is protected! Lucky for giraffes, the dark purple colour of their impressive prehensile tongue acts as a natural sunscreen 👅🦒

Dinnertime has never looked so cute! 🥰 Red pandas can only digest about 24% of the bamboo they eat, meaning they need to eat a LOT of it🎋

Valentine’s Day is ONE WEEK AWAY! Book your trip to Dublin Zoo now to spend the day admiring the most AMAZING animals with your special someone 💖🐧

It’s a new month, for new Zoo experiences, and even more FUN🦒✨ Start February off with a trip to Dublin Zoo! Hang out with all of your favourite animals and support wildlife conservation with every visit 🐾🌲

Two VERY different reptiles👀🐢🐊 The bale of Vietnamese pond turtles feast on plants and stray insects, while the West African crocodile eats fish, birds and a range of mammals 🍴

Sulawesi crested macaques are showing you how to give ENERGY this Monday ⚡️🐒 They are found in lowland and mountain tropical forests, so they are certainly skilled and curious explorers 🧭

30 seconds of snow leopard beauty to brighten up your day! 🏔️ The perfect blend of silver, black and white fur and captivating green eyes, what a majestic creature! ❄️🤍

Sound up for some chest POUNDS! 🦍💥 This Western lowland gorilla may feast on mainly fruit and leaves, but don’t be fooled – it’s strength is unstoppable! 🌱💪

Grooming masters! ✨🪞 White naped mangabeys are experts at self-care, and some mangabey species have been known to groom their infants with a stone 🪮 🌳

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Dublin Zoo is about learning and conservation, working in partnership with Zoos worldwide to make a significant contribution to the natural diversity of life on earth. The Zoo participates in global breeding programmes which help to ensure the continued survival of endangered species.