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Located in Dublin’s Phoenix Park, Dublin Zoo is easily accessible from Dublin city centre by public transport, by foot or by car. See below for the different transport options.
Postal address:
Dublin Zoo,
Phoenix Park,
Dublin 8,
Ireland
Getting Here
Located in Dublin’s Phoenix Park, Dublin Zoo is easily accessible from Dublin city centre by public transport, by foot or by car. See below for the different transport options.
Postal address:
Dublin Zoo,
Phoenix Park,
Dublin 8,
Ireland
Parking
Due to our location within the Phoenix Park, Dublin Zoo has no customer car park. We encourage all visitors to plan their journey ahead of time, including where to park, and below is some advice for local options:
- A small number of disabled parking spaces are located outside the Dublin Zoo entrance and are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Lord’s Walk car park: located a two-minute walk from Dublin Zoo with capacity for 260 cars, including disabled parking spaces.
- Cricket Grounds car park: located opposite Dublin Zoo with capacity for 120 cars.
- North Road: spaces are available along the length of this road, ranging from a 3 minute walk to a 15 minute walk to the Zoo entrance.
- There are also a number of car parks located in the city centre with nearby transport links to Dublin Zoo.
There are additional parking spots surrounding Dublin Zoo, which are indicated on this corresponding map with blue markers.
If you’re driving from the M50, we suggest using the on-street parking along the North Road. Please enter the Phoenix Park through Ashtown Gate and take an immediate left turn onto North Road. If you enter the Park through Castleknock Gate, turn left at the first roundabout. The on-street parking commences immediately after Cabra Gate and goes all the way to the Zoo’s main entrance. Please note that this stretch of the North Road is a one-way system, so you cannot turn back. It is thus advisable to park at the end of the queue, rather than looking for a space closer to the Zoo gate.
Please visit the OPW’s website for further information on parking within the Phoenix Park.
Please be aware of the North Road pilot one-way scheme. Details are indicated on this corresponding map.
Taxi
Dublin Zoo is easily accessible by taxi via Chesterfield Avenue or the North Road.
Please be aware of the North Road pilot one-way scheme. Details are indicated on the above map.
Dublin Bus
Dublin Bus is the easiest and most extensive travel network in Dublin. Please double-check bus timetables before you depart as each line does not run all day.
Dublin Bus route 99 runs between Parkgate Street and the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre, operating seven days a week from 9.00am to 6.30pm. Dublin Zoo is a stop on this route, making it the most direct bus route to the Zoo.
Nearby bus routes – 11, 11B, 38, 38a, 39, 70, 80, C5 & C6 stop just outside the park boundary with easy walks to entrances.
Always check real-time times with the TFI app or Dublin Bus journey planner before you travel.
Rail
The closest train station to Dublin Zoo is Heuston Station, which is located a 20 minute walk from Dublin Zoo.
Luas
The closest Luas station to Dublin Zoo is Heuston Station, which is located a 20 minute walk from Dublin Zoo.
Dublin Bikes
The closest Dublin Bikes stands are located by Heuston Station, a 10 minute cycle or a 20 minute walk from Dublin Zoo.
