Dublin Zoo

Dublin Zoo This is the official Dublin Zoo page. Zoological Society of Ireland
Charity No. 2003715
(46405)

05/06/2026

“There’s never any animals to see!” 👀🐾

Actually... you might just need to know where to look! 🌿

Our volunteers are sharing their TOP tips for spotting animals around Dublin Zoo ⬇️

🦧 Be patient:
Sometimes the best animal moments are worth waiting for
🔍 Scan the whole habitat:
Check both indoor and outdoor habitats, and scan for the paw-fect hiding spots
🙋 Ask us for help:
Our volunteers and zookeepers are always happy to point you in the right direction

Slow down, explore, and you never know what you might discover on your next zoo-per adventure! 🐒🦒✨

Something wild is taking shape... 🧱✨ Behind the scenes, some very special arrivals are settling into Dublin Zoo. And tru...
04/06/2026

Something wild is taking shape... 🧱✨

Behind the scenes, some very special arrivals are settling into Dublin Zoo.

And trust us... they're unlike anything you've seen here before.

Keep your eyes peeled. The big reveal is getting closer.

03/06/2026

Tony is conducting a routine sniffspection… 👃

Results indicate you may be due a trip to Dublin Zoo 🐾🌱

While you’re here, be sure to visit Tony the lowland paca and friends in Rainforest House! They’re expecting zoo-per newcomers very soon 👀

📸 Thanks to Andrew from Conservation and Science for capturing these sniffs!

02/06/2026

Something BIG is coming to Dublin Zoo... 👀🧱

We've heard some wild rumours about our Animal Bricktacular new arrivals.

Any guesses what could be taking shape?

🦁 Elephant?
🦒 Giraffe?
🐘 Something even bigger?

Drop your favourite animal below and keep watching this space...

LAST CHANCE to STOMP into our Wild Birthday Bash! 🦏🎉Bank Holiday Monday is your final chance to celebrate over 23 animal...
31/05/2026

LAST CHANCE to STOMP into our Wild Birthday Bash! 🦏🎉

Bank Holiday Monday is your final chance to celebrate over 23 animal birthdays at Dublin Zoo 🐾

Join us for:
🪩 Music, dancing & games on the Great Lawn
🎨 Birthday hat & card making
🖌️ Face painting fun
🗺️ Our Wild Birthday Trail
🦁 Special keeper talks & conservation stations

Every visit helps support wildlife conservation here at the Zoo and around the world 💚

Don’t get paw-ty FOMO! Have a wild blast: https://www.dublinzoo.ie/events/a-wild-birthday-bash-this-june-bank-holiday/ 🎂✨

30/05/2026

The paw-ty animals are having a WILD weekend at Dublin Zoo 🎉🐾

From birthday celebrations and keeper talks to dancing, trails, face painting and conservation fun, the June Bank Holiday has been packed with roar-some moments 🦁✨

With zoo-per activities on from Saturday May 30th to Monday June 1st, there’s still time to join the fun and make some wild memories 💚🌍

Every visit helps support Dublin Zoo’s work as a conservation charity, protecting wildlife locally and globally.

Who’s joining the paw-ty this weekend? 👀🎂

29/05/2026

Are you ready for a WILD run? 🏃🌿

Join us at Dublin Zoo on Saturday, August 29th, 2026, for a 3km run like no other:
🌟 Get exclusive Zoo access before it opens
🐾 Experience a fun run past our zoo-per animals
🦏 Whether you run, jog or walk, you’ll be supporting conservation efforts
🏅 Receive an exclusive handmade medal & limited-edition t-shirt

Run for Wildlife and help to save the rhinos. Book your spot today at www.dublinzoo.ie!

🎋 Red panda-approved birthdays are a paw-ty not to be missed! 🐾🎉With over 23 animal birthdays happening this June, there...
29/05/2026

🎋 Red panda-approved birthdays are a paw-ty not to be missed! 🐾🎉

With over 23 animal birthdays happening this June, there’s never been a better time to visit Dublin Zoo ✨

Ready for a roar-some weekend?
🎨 Creative birthday activities
🪩 Dancing, games & spot prizes
🦁 Special keeper talks
🗺️ A birthday trail full of fun facts
🌍 Conservation stations & surprises throughout the Zoo

Each visit you make helps support Dublin Zoo’s conservation work 🌿

Come celebrate with us this June Bank Holiday! 🎂

🪩 Paw-some fun awaits: https://www.dublinzoo.ie/events/a-wild-birthday-bash-this-june-bank-holiday/

SPLASH into a Wild Birthday Bash this June Bank Holiday!💦 🎉The celebrations are making waves across Dublin Zoo from Satu...
28/05/2026

SPLASH into a Wild Birthday Bash this June Bank Holiday!💦 🎉

The celebrations are making waves across Dublin Zoo from Saturday 30th May to 1st June 🌊

Ready to dive into the fun?
🪩 Disco and dancing on the Great Lawn
🎨 Birthday card & party hat making at the Farmhouse
🖌️ Face painting at Zoorassic World
🦭 Keeper talks celebrating our birthday superstars
🗺️ A wild birthday trail around the Zoo
🌍 Conservation stations, zoo-per surprises & more!

Remember, every visit helps protect wildlife here in Ireland and around the world 🌱

Get your paw-ty mood on and dive into the fun this weekend! https://www.dublinzoo.ie/events/a-wild-birthday-bash-this-june-bank-holiday/

ROAR on into a Wild Birthday Bash this June Bank Holiday! 🦁🎉🐾With over 23 animal birthdays taking place in June, we're c...
26/05/2026

ROAR on into a Wild Birthday Bash this June Bank Holiday! 🦁🎉🐾

With over 23 animal birthdays taking place in June, we're celebrating our paw-ty animals in wild style!

Are you ready to rock into the fun? From May 30th to June 1st:
🪩 Boogie on the Great Lawn with music, dancing and spot prizes
🥳 Let your creativity run wild with birthday card and party hat making
🖌️ Transform into the wild side with face painting at Zoorassic World
🦭 Celebrate our birthday zoo-perstars at special keeper talks
🗺️ Follow the Wild Birthday Trail around the Zoo for fun facts and surprises
🌍 Meet our volunteers at conservation stations

PLUS, keep your eyes peeled for a special competition 👀🎁

As a conservation charity, every visit to Dublin Zoo helps support wildlife protection here in Ireland and around the world 💚

Who knows… you might even share your birthday with one of our amazing animals 🎂🐾

Pounce into the fun: https://www.dublinzoo.ie/events/a-wild-birthday-bash-this-june-bank-holiday/

Address

Phoenix Park
Dublin
DUBLIN8

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 6pm
Thursday 9:30am - 6pm
Friday 9:30am - 6pm
Saturday 9:30am - 6pm
Sunday 9:30am - 6pm

Telephone

(01) 474 8900

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