Visitors
Name Dublin Zoo’s Giftshop
Wed 25 FebruaryLeafing It to You! Name Dublin Zoo’s New Gift Shop & Win a Wild Shopping Spree
Zoo News
Events
Wild Hearts - Valentine's at Dublin Zoo 2026
Fri 06 FebruaryDublin Zoo has something for everyone this Valentine’s weekend, whether you’re a pair of lovebirds, a flock of friends or simply flying solo on a self-care date!
Events
Dublin Zoo Unveils an Exciting 2026 Sneak Peek!
Tue 20 JanuaryDublin Zoo Unveils an Exciting 2026 Sneak Peek!
Visitors
Waddle Away the Winter Blues: Dublin Zoo Golden Ticket competition
Wed 14 JanuaryCelebrate Winter Waddle Week at Dublin Zoo from January 19th–25th. In honour of Penguin Awareness Day, one lucky visitor will win a Golden Ticket for a lifetime pass to Dublin Zoo!
Animals
Imani the hippo undergoes historic cataract surgery at Dublin Zoo
Fri 12 DecemberOperation gives visually impaired female hippo sight in her left eye
Visitors
The Dublin Double: EPIC and Dublin Zoo Unite for an Enchanting Winter Experience
Wed 22 OctoberThis winter, Dublin comes alive with story, light, and family memories as EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum and Dublin Zoo unite for The Dublin Double: a one-of-a-kind city adventure that takes visitors from the vibrant heart of the Docklands to the glowing trails of Phoenix Park, all in a single, unforgettable day. Tickets can be […]
Conservation
Leading Zoos Unite to Advance Wildlife Conservation Through Cryobanking
Tue 14 OctoberIn a bold step for global wildlife conservation, Toronto Zoo (Canada), Chester Zoo (United Kingdom) and Dublin Zoo (Ireland) announced a strategic partnership to expand efforts in wildlife cryobanking. This collaborative initiative aims to safeguard the living genetic material of both native and globally threatened species, strengthening future conservation and restoration efforts worldwide. Live cell […]
Events
Boo at the Zoo: Spooktacular Halloween Celebrations at Dublin Zoo!
Thu 02 OctoberBoo at the Zoo: Spooktacular Halloween Celebrations at Dublin Zoo! Kids in costume go free* on the 31st October Dublin Zoo is calling all local monsters, witches and superheroes to step into the wildest celebration in town this Halloween: Boo at the Zoo! From October 25th to November 1st 2025, Dublin Zoo will transform into […]
Visitors
Dublin Zoo Leads the Way with ISL Accessibility for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Visitors
Fri 26 SeptemberOn Thursday 25th September, Dublin Zoo became the first Irish zoo to have Irish Sign Language (ISL) interpreted videos for Deaf and hard of hearing visitors available through QR codes.The initiative, in collaboration with Chime, the national charity for Deaf and hard of hearing people, was launched with a visit by Chime’s Dublin Deaf Group […]
