Conservation Education

Discover our curriculum-linked programmes and experiences designed to inspire the next generation of conservationists

Welcome to the largest living classroom in Ireland!

Dublin Zoo’s Conservation Education programmes connect learners of all ages – from toddlers to teachers – with the wonders of the natural world. Our dedicated Conservation Education Team uses Dublin Zoo’s 400+ animals and our state-of-the-art Discovery Centre to deliver engaging, curriculum-linked experiences, workshops and courses.

Whether you are looking for immersive School Visit, specialised Courses for Teachers, or exciting Summer Camps and Workshops, every session is designed to foster a positive connection to nature, develop vital conservation skills, and empower the next generation of wildlife advocates. By joining us, you are directly helping to create a brighter future for wildlife, in Ireland and around the world.

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Courses Designed
to Inspire the Next Generation

From hands-on, curriculum-aligned courses and workshops, to exciting on site educational tours, we empower students and teachers with the knowledge to drive real conservation change. Explore our dynamic learning opportunities tailored for every age group and educational goal.

School Tours

Dublin Zoo is the perfect destination for your class’s school tour
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Primary School Programmes

Dublin Zoo has an exciting range of face-to-face programmes for primary schools
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Secondary School Programmes

Dublin Zoo secondary school programmes offer a range of topics suited to the national curriculum
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Pre-school Programmes

Dublin Zoo offers exciting and interactive pre-school programmes that help children make a connection to the natural world
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Courses for Teachers

Dublin Zoo has in-depth experience in planning and delivering courses for educators
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Workshops

Dublin Zoo’s workshops are designed to encourage a discovery and appreciation of wildlife
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Summer Camps

Dublin Zoo’s summer camps are designed for children to have fun learning about the animals at Dublin Zoo
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Volunteer

Interested in becoming an ambassador for wildlife and volunteer at Dublin Zoo?
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Upcoming workshops

Education

Parent & Toddler Sessions

25 FEB, 11 MAR, 25 MAR, 28 MAR, 15 APR, 18 APR, 13 MAY, 27 MAY
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Engineering for Elephants

07 Mar
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Dinosaur Discovery – Family Experience

14 MAR, 28 MAR
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Junior Easter Workshop

8 APR, 9 APR
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Young Zoologist (teen workshop)

10 Apr

Calling all mums, dads, grannies, grandads, aunties, uncles and childminders!

Start your pups and cubs’ wildlife learning journey at our Parent and Toddler mornings at Dublin Zoo!

Based in the fantastic surroundings of Dublin Zoo, your little pups and cubs will get the opportunity to learn about wildlife and nature through pictures, crafts, sensory activities, animal yoga and visits to lots of different animals.

Led by a Dublin Zoo educator, each session has a different theme – from elephants to monkeys to dinosaurs – and are designed for you and your pups or cubs to grow their relationship with nature, meet other people and have fun.

Parent & Toddler sessions take place every second week from February – April and September – December. Sessions can be booked separately so you can come whenever it suits you.

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Are you planning a trip with a for a class or group?
Fill in the form and our education team will get back to you as soon as possible with all the information you need to make a booking.

You can also call us on (01) 474 8932 for more information.

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Congrats the dedicated team who work in Dublin Zoo, we had a fantastic day. Our Zoo educator was so patient with our kids and so calm considering the children were firing questions at him from all angles. Well done and keep up the incredible enthusiasm that you have for your work.

Claire

Thank you, yet again, for a very well organized and enjoyable Leaving Cert ecology trip. Your guides were professional, knowledgeable and so kind to the pupils.

Loreto High School

I have been coming here for years. I regularly take school children on trips as well as bringing my granddaughter. It is a beautiful place, very well laid out and the staff are lovely and very knowledgeable.

Paula G

I really didn’t know what to expect but it far exceeded our expectations. The guide’s engagement with the children was fabulous & the mix between learning & fun was superb.

Aoife

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