Dublin Zoo Unveils an Exciting 2026 Sneak Peek!
Dublin Zoo is 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 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.
Make Your Day Out Count
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.
A Year of Events to Look Forward To
Download a copy of the sneak peek calendar here.
Don’t Miss a Moment – Stay Connected
Our events calendar is always evolving, with new public events, seasonal celebrations, and limited-capacity conservation education workshops being added throughout the year.
Subscribing to our newsletter is the best way to stay in the know. You can sign up to our newsletter at the bottom of our website.
Subscribers get early access to event announcements, important booking information, and sneak peeks at what’s coming next.
We also encourage visitors to regularly check our Events webpage here, where full details, dates, and booking information for both general events and ticketed workshops will be shared as they’re released.
We’re constantly building new experiences and creating special moments for you to enjoy at Dublin Zoo – and we don’t want you to miss a thing.
January – March
- Wild Lights: The Wild Kaleidoscope
Runs until January 31st - Imbolc: Welcoming Spring
January 31st – February 2nd - Waddle Off the Winter Blues! Lifetime Pass Competition
January 19th – 25th - Parent & Toddler Workshops
- Little Farmyard Friends – January 28th
- Mountain Peaks and Paws – February 11th
- Scales, Tails and Tiny Tales – March 11th
- Feathered Friends – March 25th
- Wild Hearts: Celebrating Every Kind of Love
February 14th – 15th - Dinosaur Discovery Family Workshops
February 21st & 28th - Spring Midterm Camps (Primary Age & Teens)
February 18th – 20th - Sure, It’s in Our Nature!
March 14th – 17th
An all-things-Irish takeover celebrating St. Patrick’s Day and Mother’s Day.
April – June
- Egg-stra Wild Easter Cracks Open!
From March 27th - Egg-stra Wild Easter Continues
April 1st – 12th - Easter Camps (Primary Age & Teens)
April 8th – 10th - Parent & Toddler Workshops
- What’s in My Garden? – April 15th
- Rainforest Critters Club – April 29th
- Little Fossil Finders – May 13th
- Monkey Adventures – May 27th
- Bealtaine: Welcoming Summer
May 2nd – 4th - Native Species Festival
May 9th – 11th - Zoo-per Birthday Celebration
May 30th – June 1st - Celebrating Zoo-per Dads
Father’s Day – June 21st - A Very Special Surprise…
We’re building something exciting, opening June 2026 – stay tuned!
✨ Step into a world of wonder and discovery at Dublin Zoo – where fun, learning, and conservation come together all year round ✨
