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Up close and personal with a scaly mystery... 🔍Can you guess which reptile this scale pattern belongs to? 🤔Drop your gue...
23/04/2025

Up close and personal with a scaly mystery... 🔍

Can you guess which reptile this scale pattern belongs to? 🤔
Drop your guesses in the comments! 🐾👇

Scroll to reveal the answer ⬇️

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Answer: Burmese python! 🐍

The Burmese python's unique scale pattern helps it blend into its surroundings, making it harder for both its prey and predators to detect. 🌿

22/04/2025

🐾 'The Zoo' returns for Season 12! 🐾

Get ready to go behind the scenes this Friday 25th April as beloved TV series ‘The Zoo’ is returning to our screens for an incredible 12th season! 🎉

Tune into The Zoo on RTÉ One at 8.30pm this Friday for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at our ever-changing world here at Dublin Zoo. From adorable new arrivals to emotional goodbyes, this season is packed with authentic moments and the passionate people who care for our animals every day. If you don't catch it Friday, don't worry, you can catch up on the episodes again on the RTÉ Player ❤️

Moondance Productions
RTÉ One
The Zoo TV Series

22/04/2025

Happy Earth Day! 🌍 Today we celebrate our incredible planet — and reflect upon our commitment to protecting wildlife and the natural world they call home. 🐘🌿🐾

Snacks in paw and treetop chilling, red pandas sure know how to relax this Easter Monday🐾😋
21/04/2025

Snacks in paw and treetop chilling, red pandas sure know how to relax this Easter Monday🐾😋

From tots to teens, Dublin Zoo’s Conservation Education workshops have something for everyone 🌿Dive into the fun, discov...
21/04/2025

From tots to teens, Dublin Zoo’s Conservation Education workshops have something for everyone 🌿

Dive into the fun, discover incredible animals, and get hands-on with WILD activities that’ll teach you all about the animal kingdom! 🐘

Book tickets here:
https://tickets.dublinzoo.ie/category/926?branches.branchID=5

🌼 Hoppy Easter from all of us at Dublin Zoo! 🌼Make your Easter ROAR-some at Dublin Zoo! We’ve got a dino-mite lineup wit...
20/04/2025

🌼 Hoppy Easter from all of us at Dublin Zoo! 🌼

Make your Easter ROAR-some at Dublin Zoo! We’ve got a dino-mite lineup with something for everyone🐣

Ranger Dan and his Dino Crew will be here hosting visitor favourite activities such as a baby dino petting zoo and fossil clay making 🎨

Plus, you can discover over 400 amazing animals AND come face-to-face with over 40 animatronic dinosaurs at Zoorassic Trail 🦕

All of this egg-citing fun is included in our standard entry rates, there is NO extra ticket needed 🎟️

19/04/2025

ROOOAARRR! It’s a dino-mite Easter at Dublin Zoo! 🌷🦕

Ranger Dan and his Dino Crew are back this weekend, bringing with them egg-citing activities the whole family will love, including:

🐾 Baby dino petting zoo
🦴 Fossil clay fun + face painting
🎭 Roaming dinos + surprise egg hatches!

Don’t miss out this Easter weekend! 🐣

Mujur savoring some peaceful me-time 🫑Northwest Bornean orangutans don’t have a specific group name, as they’re semi-sol...
17/04/2025

Mujur savoring some peaceful me-time 🫑

Northwest Bornean orangutans don’t have a specific group name, as they’re semi-solitary by nature—choosing to live alone or in small, close-knit groups 🦧

🐣 Hop into Easter fun — it all starts TODAY at Dublin Zoo! 🐰🎉From Wednesday 16th to Monday 21st April, we have your East...
16/04/2025

🐣 Hop into Easter fun — it all starts TODAY at Dublin Zoo! 🐰🎉

From Wednesday 16th to Monday 21st April, we have your Easter holidays sorted with a schedule of egg-citing activities!

Here’s what you can enjoy during your visit to Dublin Zoo:

16th-18th & 21st April -
🐰 Easter Bunny appearances
🎧 DJ and dancing on the Great Lawn
🐇 Themed Keeper Talks

19th & 20th April-
🎭 Roar Roar Dinosaur and their roaming dinos
🦖 A special visit from Ranger Dan himself!
🥚 Baby dino petting zoo
🎨 Face painting & fossil crafts

You can enjoy this egg-cellent Easter lineup PLUS discover over 400 amazing animals and come face-to-face with over 40 animatronic dinosaurs at our Zoorassic Trail experience in our standard entry rates!

No extra ticket, just extra fun - don’t miss out 🦕🌸

🦌 NAME OUR BONGO CALF ✨We welcomed a beautiful eastern bongo calf to our herd here at Dublin Zoo – and she’s already ste...
15/04/2025

🦌 NAME OUR BONGO CALF ✨

We welcomed a beautiful eastern bongo calf to our herd here at Dublin Zoo – and she’s already stealing everyone’s hearts but she needs a NAME!

Submit a name suggestion for a chance to WIN a Wild Lights Family Pass 2025/2026! ⭐️

Eastern bongos are native to the lush, mountainous forests of Central Kenya, so we’re looking for names that reflect the culture, language, and beauty of this amazing region. 🌍⛰️

To enter, simply head to dublinzoo.ie/competition

Competition closes at 3pm on Wednesday April 30th. T&Cs apply.

14/04/2025

So much eating works up a thirst! 🐘

Asian elephants need to fuel their impressive size, munching up to 150 kg of food a day—no wonder they need a big drink after! 💦🌿

Get ready for a prehistoric adventure with Dublin Zoo’s Conservation Education team! 🦖This Easter, let your little ones ...
14/04/2025

Get ready for a prehistoric adventure with Dublin Zoo’s Conservation Education team! 🦖

This Easter, let your little ones dive into the world of dinosaurs at our Dino-Mite junior workshop—an egg-cellent way to discover ancient wonders. For even more dino fun, be sure to check out our Dinosaur Discovery workshop, where kids will uncover ancient secrets and explore the prehistoric past!

Don’t miss out on these roar-some opportunities to create unforgettable memories🦕

Book tickets here:
https://tickets.dublinzoo.ie/category/926?branches.branchID=5

13/04/2025

Community is SO important in the Sulawesi crested macaque troop🐒

There are typically 5-25 individuals per troop. They are very social, and like to spend time grooming one another 💕

The fabulous Chilean flamingos flaunt their feathers 🦩Did you know they stand up to 145 cm tall? ⬆️
12/04/2025

The fabulous Chilean flamingos flaunt their feathers 🦩

Did you know they stand up to 145 cm tall? ⬆️

11/04/2025

HOP into an EGG-STRAORDINARY Easter at Dublin Zoo 🦖🐰🎨

From paw-some animals and colourful face painting to epic DJ tunes, over 40 lifelike animatronic dinosaurs, surprise visits from the Easter Bunny and a special appearance by Dino Don — it’s a prehistoric party for everyone!

Here’s what’s happening:

🐰 Hop Around – April 16th, 18th & 21st
🎶 DJ, dancing, and Easter Bunny fun on the Great Lawn. Themed Easter talks on the adorable bunnies at Family Farm.

🦕 Dino-Mite Days Out – April 19th & 20th
🌋 Meet Ranger Dan, enjoy interactive dino shows, a baby dino petting zoo and spot ROAMING dinos around Dublin Zoo. Enjoy fossil clay making and transform into your favourite creature with face painting at the Farmhouse.

🎟️ ALL activities are included with your regular Zoo ticket – with NO extra cost!

📍 Dublin Zoo, Phoenix Park
📅 Easter Activities: April 16th–21st
🦖 Zoorassic Trail: Ongoing until early September

👉 Book now at www.dublinzoo.ie and don’t miss this egg-citing adventure!

The western lowland gorilla troop show off their magnificent features ✨They have wide skulls with pronounced brow ridges...
10/04/2025

The western lowland gorilla troop show off their magnificent features ✨

They have wide skulls with pronounced brow ridges and small ears. They can also sport red hair on the tops of their heads! 🦍

09/04/2025

🦕🦒 School Tours at Dublin Zoo 🦒🦕

Educators, did you know that Dublin Zoo is offering your students the chance to explore TWO incredible worlds in ONE visit – at no extra cost? A school tour during the Zoorassic Trail exhibition brings students face to face with 40+ life-sized prehistoric creatures and the 400+ animals who call Dublin Zoo home.

This isn’t just a fun and awe-inspiring day out – it’s a powerful educational experience designed to inspire the next generation of conservationists. From the roar of a T. rex to the real-life conservation stories of species like the Humboldt penguin, your class will leave informed and inspired.

There’s no additional cost for talks, workshops, or educational materials – everything is included in your school tour booking.

Book your school tour now at [email protected]! You can also call us on (01) 474 8932 for more information.

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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

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(01) 474 8900

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Dublin Zoo is about learning and conservation, working in partnership with Zoos worldwide to make a significant contribution to the natural diversity of life on earth. The Zoo participates in global breeding programmes which help to ensure the continued survival of endangered species.