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Animal Bricktacular

Date

13.06.26 to
30.08.26

Ticket price

General entry price

Suitable for

All the family

Animal Bricktacular is now open!

Twice the adventure.
One Dublin Zoo ticket.

This summer, step into a world where creativity meets conservation at Animal Bricktaculara spectacular brick-built safari experience now open until August.

Discover over 40 life-sized animal sculptures, built from more than 3.5 million bricks, alongside the incredible real animals that call Dublin Zoo home. From towering giraffes and magnificent elephants to fascinating creatures from around the world, our bricktastic trail brings wildlife to life in a way never seen before in Ireland.

Included with your Dublin Zoo ticket, enjoy two unforgettable experiences in one day – exploring this world-class brick-built adventure while also discovering over 400 incredible animals across the Zoo’s immersive habitats.

Don’t miss this! Book your Bricktastic summer adventure today!
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READY, SET,
EXPLORE!

Follow the bricktastic trail map and discover 40+ brick-built animal sculptures and make the most of your summer adventure!

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Twice the adventure. One ticket.

Your Dublin Zoo ticket includes:

  • 🧱 Over 40 life-sized brick animal sculptures made from 3.5 million bricks
  • 🦒 Explore Dublin Zoo’s immersive habitats and 400+ amazing animals  
  • 📸 Snap memorable family moments at interactive photo points 
  • 🌿 Learn fun wildlife facts throughout the trail 
  • ☀️ A summer day out packed with discovery and adventure

The wildest brick adventure of the summer is waiting!
Gather the family and discover Animal Bricktacular before it disappears in August!

For our visitors guide, click below!
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Get creative with our Bricktacular workshops

The fun doesn’t stop at the trail! This summer, little builders can join our Animal Bricktacular Workshops for a hands-on experience filled with creativity, challenges and plenty of brick-building fun.

With limited spaces available, make sure to secure your place!
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Bricktastic Dublin Zoo Arch

To celebrate the arrival of Animal Bricktacular, we unveiled a spectacular bespoke brick arch installation by Limerick artist Gary Kirwan, built using an incredible 180,678 bricks and featuring some of Dublin Zoo’s most beloved animals.

Be sure to keep your eyes peeled when you visit and see if you can spot and count all the animals hidden in the arch!

Sneak Peeks

BENGAL TIGER

Brick Count: 81,350 bricks
Weight: 520kg
Build Time: 392 hours

MACAWS

Brick Count: 7,226 bricks
Weight: 18.8kg
Build Time: 48 hours

LION CUBS

Brick Count: Over 42,400 bricks
Weight: 59.5kg
Build Time: 229.5 hours