Zoo News

Visitors

Win a Lifetime Pass to Dublin Zoo this Easter

Mon 23 March

Embark on the Great Penguin Eggventure for a Chance to Win a Lifetime Pass

Visitors

All Things Irish Takeover

Thu 05 March

This Mother’s Day, Dublin Zoo is shining a spotlight on mammies everywhere with a celebration that’s as warm and wonderful as they are - and best of all, Mams Go Free!*

Visitors

Name Dublin Zoo’s Giftshop

Wed 25 February

Leafing It to You! Name Dublin Zoo’s New Gift Shop & Win a Wild Shopping Spree

Events

Wild Hearts - Valentine's at Dublin Zoo 2026

Fri 06 February

Dublin 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 January

Dublin Zoo Unveils an Exciting 2026 Sneak Peek!

Visitors

Waddle Away the Winter Blues: Dublin Zoo Golden Ticket competition

Wed 14 January

Celebrate 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 December

Operation 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 October

This 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 October

In 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 […]