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Don’t Miss a Moment This Year – 2026 Events Calendar Sneak Peek 

There’s always a new reason to visit Dublin Zoo and we are thrilled to offer a first look at what’s coming in 2026 – and it’s shaping up to be a year filled with wildlife, wonder, and unforgettable family moments.

From daily keeper talks, seasonal festivals and immersive experiences to hands-on workshops for curious little minds, our 2026 events calendar is designed to help visitors of all ages connect with nature, learn about wildlife, and create meaningful memories together.

Your visit to Dublin Zoo helps protect wildlife. Every euro spent at Dublin Zoo supports the care of critically endangered species and helps fund 30+ conservation projects locally and globally.

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Dublin Zoo Upcoming Events

Education
Parent & Toddler Sessions
25 FEB, 11 MAR, 25 MAR, 28 MAR, 15 APR, 18 APR, 13 MAY, 27 MAY
SPECIAL EVENT
Conservation Lecture | Saving Red Pandas Together
27 Feb
SPECIAL EVENT
Sensory-Friendly Mornings
11 FEB, 4 MAR, 10 MAR, 25 MAR
Education
Engineering for Elephants
07 Mar
Education
Dinosaur Discovery – Family Experience
14 MAR, 28 MAR
Education
Junior Easter Workshop
8 APR, 9 APR
Education
Young Zoologist (teen workshop)
10 Apr

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Keeper Talks

Don’t miss a moment of the magic! Find the full list of keeper talk times below. We have two fantastic and informative winter keeper talks schedules for both weekdays and weekends. These are subject to change.

Opening Hours

Open daily from 9.30am – 5pm

Last entry is 4pm. African Plains closes at 4.30pm.

Please Note: The South American House is closed due to renovations. Plan ahead for your wild adventure, view key updates or closures, and please leave scooters, bikes, rollerblades & skateboards at home. Find out more
11:15 am
Sulawesi Crested Macaque Keeper Talk
11:45 am
Red Panda Keeper Talk
12:15 pm
Asian Elephant Keeper Talk
12:45 pm
Gorilla Keeper Talk
2:30 pm
Sea Lion Keeper Talk

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Weekday Winter Keeper Talks Schedule

Animal Time
Sulawesi Crested Macaque 11:15am
Red panda 11:45am
Asian elephant 12:15pm
Gorilla 12:45pm
Sea lion 2:30pm

Our weekday talks are Monday to Friday but subject to change.

Weekend Winter Keeper Talks Schedule

Animal Time
Amur tiger 11:15am
Orangutan 11:45am
Zoorassic World 12:00pm
Asian elephant 12:15pm
Gorilla 12:45pm
Rothschild giraffe 2:00pm
Southern white rhinoceros 2:15pm
Sea lion 2:30pm

Our weekend talks are Saturday and Sunday but subject to change.

Education workshops

See what workshops we have coming up!

Education

Parent & Toddler Sessions

25 FEB, 11 MAR, 25 MAR, 28 MAR, 15 APR, 18 APR, 13 MAY, 27 MAY
Education

Engineering for Elephants

07 Mar
Education

Dinosaur Discovery – Family Experience

14 MAR, 28 MAR
Education

Junior Easter Workshop

8 APR, 9 APR
Education

Young Zoologist (teen workshop)

10 Apr

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