Tonnes of Love to go around at Dublin Zoo Valentine’s Weekend!
Discover your animal match when taking Swipe Right Safari along the Wild Hearts Trail
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!
From an exclusive early morning elephant date to playful animal matchmaking, Dublin Zoo is offering two unique ways to celebrate Valentine’s weekend – one for all visitors, and one just for a limited number of couples (aged 16+).
Tonnes of Love Couples Experience (16+)
For those seeking a unique way to woo at the Zoo, the Tonnes of Love Couple Experience offers couples an exclusive early-morning visit together with an intimate Asian elephant keeper talk, a romantic buffet breakfast and full-day Zoo entry. This opportunity is available to a limited number of couples aged 16+ on the mornings of the 14th and 15th February and tickets of €85 per couple must be pre-booked.
Wild Hearts Trail – A Swipe Right Safari
At the heart of the celebrations for all Zoo visitors is the Wild Hearts Trail, a playful “Swipe Right Safari” inspired by dating app profiles. Visitors can follow a pop-up trail around the Zoo and discover their animal match through charming profiles highlighting the unique traits of species from across the animal kingdom. It’s a light-hearted way to explore the Zoo whether you’re visiting solo, with friends or as a family.
A Valentine’s Celebration with Heart
Róisín Healy, Marketing Manager at Dublin Zoo said: “Our Valentine’s programme is all about Valentine’s fun with heart. Visitors can discover their perfect animal match and enjoy a great day out, while also supporting the animals in our care, native Irish wildlife and more than 30 conservation projects around the world. It’s a celebration of love that reaches far beyond the Zoo.”
Wild Hearts Trail
Dates: 13th–15th February 2026
- Included with standard Dublin Zoo admission
- Suitable for all ages
- Pre-booking recommended, but not essential
For more information and bookings visit Wild Hearts at Dublin Zoo – Valentine’s Events – Dublin Zoo
For Couples (16+): Tonnes of Love – Valentine’s Package for Two
Capacity running low! Pre-book only | €85 per couple | Max 25 couples per day
Taking place at 8:30am on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th of February, this exclusive experience includes:
- Early access to Dublin Zoo before opening hours
- A private Asian elephant keeper talk – wake up with the elephants!
- A romantic buffet breakfast in the Meerkat Restaurant
- Full-day Zoo entry
Couples will stroll through Kaziranga Forest Trail before enjoying an intimate introduction to the Zoo’s majestic Asian elephants with a member of the animal care team. Places are strictly limited and must be booked in advance. Book here.
