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!*
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!
Dublin Zoo Unveils an Exciting 2026 Sneak Peek!
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 […]
Boo at the Zoo: Spooktacular Halloween Celebrations at Dublin Zoo! Kids in costume go free* on the 31st October Dublin Zoo is calling all local monsters, witches and superheroes to step into the wildest celebration in town this Halloween: Boo at the Zoo! From October 25th to November 1st 2025, Dublin Zoo will transform into […]
The Wild Kaleidoscope theme will see visitors experience 13 dazzling zones of vibrant colour, including the largest lantern ever featured at Wild Lights. Inaugural festive food market announced with seasonal treats such as wood-fired pizza, mulled wine and golden crêpes. To celebrate the launch of Wild Lights, Dublin Zoo and Sunway Holidays are giving one […]
Dublin Zoo and Age Action are proud to partner for Positive Ageing Week 2025, launching on Friday, 26th September, with a celebration that honours the resilience, experience, and invaluable role of older generations in society. To mark Positive Ageing Week 2025, Dublin Zoo is inviting all guests aged 65 and over to enjoy free entry […]
Dublin Zoo is delighted to officially announce the arrival of Miri, a female adult Bornean orangutan. Miri, who is 34 years old, arrived from Duisburg Zoo in July and has been settling in extremely well, developing a friendship with 20‑year‑old Mujur, the other female Bornean orangutan in Dublin Zoo’s Orangutan Rainforest. Visitors have been getting […]
Successful first fundraising run through Dublin Zoo announced as an annual event in support of threatened species worldwide Dublin Zoo held its first-ever Run for Wildlife in aid of the Critically Endangered Sulawesi crested macaque Dublin Zoo is now the primary donor and lead advocate for Selamatkan Yaki, supporting conservation of the Critically Endangered Sulawesi […]
Something strange is happening at Dublin Zoo: The adults have stepped aside, and a team of tiny experts have taken over. The secret mission in question? To plan an unforgettable Wild Lights event that promises to be FULL of surprises, and more magical than ever before. The one thing they CAN reveal is that tickets […]
It’s a Jurassic Party! Spielberg’s Jurassic Park Advisor Dino Don Lessem Leads the Zoorassic Trail Takeover at Dublin Zoo this June Special guest Dino Don Lessem, world-renowned dinosaur expert and Jurassic Park science advisor, will host Dublin Zoo’s Zoorassic Trail Takeover. Exclusive ticketed events and dino-tastic fun at Dublin Zoo from Thursday 26th – Sunday […]
Dublin Zoo has created a schedule of egg-citing activities this Easter weekend, with something for all ages to enjoy on Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st March from 11am to 4pm. Mark your calendars and don’t miss out on this unforgettable Easter celebration! Stop by the Great Lawn, where a live DJ will be there to […]
Dublin Zoo is inviting visitors of all ages to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in the Zoo, with a jam-packed schedule of fun and entertainment on Sunday, March 17th. Visitors will be greeted by a special Leprechaun upon arrival, who will be encouraging them to enter the ‘pot of gold’ competition and be in with a […]
This Valentine’s Day weekend, Dublin Zoo invites couples to celebrate the holiday of love with an unmissable package deal. On Saturday, February 17th and Sunday, February 18th, visitors can avail of the Love Gone Wild offer to receive entry to Dublin Zoo for two people, a special guidebook for the day ahead, romantic souvenirs and […]
A series of entertaining and educational events for all ages Calling all explorers! Dublin Zoo is inviting adventurers of all ages to discover the joys of species big and small through a series of fun and educational weekends this month, beginning this bank holiday weekend with prehistoric dinos, followed by a World Elephant Day celebration […]
Dublin Zoo has announced 25% off tickets purchased online* for Saturday, 20th and Sunday, 21st of May to celebrate Endangered Species Day. Over the weekend, visitors will have a chance to learn about the importance of supporting biodiversity, conservation and animal welfare while enjoying the family fun activities taking place. To celebrate Endangered Species Day, […]
Dublin Zoo is inviting visitors of all ages to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with two fun-filled family event days during the bank holiday weekend! On Friday, March 17th and Saturday, March 18th, all Dublin Zoo visitors will be greeted with a host of exciting and interactive activities to get them in the celebratory spirit for […]
Tickets go on sale at 11am tomorrow, Wednesday 21st September here and Wild Lights will open to the public on Friday, 28th October 2022 Dublin Zoo has announced that Wild Lights will return once again to offer visitors a magical and immersive experience during winter nights with an exciting new theme – ‘The Magic of Life,’. […]
To thank the public for their support, Dublin Zoo is offering half price online tickets on 17th & 18th of September. Dublin Zoo has today announced half price entry for tickets booked online for the weekend of International Red Panda Day, Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th of September, to acknowledge the generosity and support it has […]
Tánaiste Leo Varadkar TD opens New Red Panda and Snow Leopard Habitats at Dublin Zoo Dublin Zoo is delighted to unveil its newest habitat – the Himalayan Hills. Inspired by the natural habitat of red pandas and snow leopards in the wild, the Himalayan mountain range, the new area will reflect the look and feel […]
Dublin Zoo invites visitors to ‘Woo At The Zoo’ with their beloved, for an unforgettable date on the most romantic weekend of the year! On Saturday, February 12th and Sunday, February 13th at 8:30am, Dublin Zoo will exclusively open its doors early to a very limited number of couples for what will surely be a […]
Wild Lights, the spectacular, night-time experience, makes its triumphant return to Dublin Zoo this winter! Back in all its dazzling glory, Wild Lights will take visitors on a magical adventure ‘Around the world’ where they will see some of the most famous global landmarks and iconic symbols. Find out more info and book here! From […]
To celebrate our 190th anniversary this year we asked you to choose your favourite moment from Dublin Zoo’s 190-year history! After over 2,000 entries, the votes have been counted and we can officially reveal that the winning moment is… the ‘Save Dublin Zoo’ campaign! In 2020, Dublin Zoo was experiencing one of its most challenging […]
Anniversary comes months after successful Save Dublin Zoo campaign Dublin Zoo is delighted to celebrate a milestone year, as the not-for-profit organisation marks its 190th anniversary. Images reproduced with the permission of TCD and the National Library of Ireland. Since its opening in 1831 with a small collection of animals, Dublin Zoo has now become […]
We are extremely grateful to our annual pass holders and visitors for your patience and support as we, like many others, navigate challenges we have never experienced before due to Covid-19. Over the past few months we have been working hard to safely welcome visitors to Dublin Zoo, strictly adhering to governmental health and safety […]
Half Price Entry to Dublin Zoo to Celebrate World Animal Day! Dublin Zoo is offering HALF PRICE entry this Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th of October to celebrate World Animal Day. To continue the celebrations, the half price tickets will also be available on the Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th of October 2019. World Animal […]
Dublin Zoo will be open every day over the Easter Holidays (including Good Friday, Easter Saturday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday) from 9:30am-6pm with last entry at 5pm. We are also hosting our Easter Extravanganzoo event on Easter Sunday and Easter Monday from 12-4pm with Easter games, a fun trail and face-painting. And special appearances by the Easter […]
Dublin Zoo breaks one million visitor mark for the 8th consecutive year Dublin Zoo’s annual visitor numbers released today reveal that 2018 was another very busy year. Dublin Zoo welcomed 1,230,145 visitors, exceeding the one million mark for the eighth year running. The 2018 visitor number once again confirms Dublin Zoo’s status as Ireland’s most […]
SSE Airtricity announced as official Sustainability Partner to Dublin Zoo Dublin Zoo is delighted to announce that it is teaming up with SSE Airtricity, Ireland’s largest provider of green energy, to help families learn more about the importance of sustainability in a fun and interactive way. To do so, they have created a bespoke Eco […]
