Animals
Dublin Zoo Unveils Giant Anteaters and Six-Banded Armadillo
Wed 22 July 2026Dublin Zoo has welcomed giant anteaters Milo and Junio, and Ozzy the six-banded armadillo.
Zoo News
Animals
Bongos, Birds and Brilliant Ant-ics: Dublin Zoo Welcomes Flurry of New Arrivals
Wed 8 July 2026Eastern bongo, red-necked ostriches, great curassows and leafcutter ants among Dublin Zoo’s newest arrivals
Conservation
Dublin Zoo Recognised with Four BIAZA Honours for Excellence in Conservation, Research, Education and Inclusion
Thu 18 June 2026Dublin Zoo celebrates three prestigious BIAZA awards and a runner-up accolade, recognising its achievements in conservation, research, education and inclusion.
Visitors
Dads Go Free* at Dublin Zoo this Father’s Day!
Tue 16 June 2026Celebrate Father's Day with an unforgettable family day out!
Visitors
Dublin Zoo Celebrates Completion of Historic Cottage Orné Restoration
Thu 4 June 2026Dublin Zoo celebrates the completion of the restoration of the historic Cottage Orné, one of the Zoo's most significant heritage structures and believed to be the oldest surviving zoo entrance in the world.
Events
A Wild Birthday Bash! Celebrate Dublin Zoo’s Biggest Birthday Month of the Year
Wed 27 May 2026This June Bank Holiday weekend, join us to celebrate its biggest birthday month of the year as more than 20 animals have their birthdays in June.
Visitors
Dublin Zoo Celebrates New Paca Arrival with 25% off Tickets
Tue 12 May 202625% off all full-priced day tickets between 16th and 29th of May
Visitors
Minister Jack Chambers Officially Announces Reopening of Dublin Zoo’s Historic Rainforest House
Thu 23 April 2026Minister Jack Chambers officially announces reopening of historic 1860s Rainforest House at Dublin Zoo
Conservation
Minister Heydon launches Dublin Zoo’s Animal Welfare Master Plan
Wed 8 April 2026Dublin Zoo launches Animal Welfare Master Plan, which identifies strategic goals and actions the Zoo aims to achieve by the organisation’s bicentennial in 2031.
