Dublin Zoo

28/08/2026

Dublin Zoo has been made aware of a scam promotion advertising free school kits and Dublin Zoo tickets. We are doing everything we can to have this scam removed from Meta channels. Anyone affected by this scam (or any online scams) should contact their bank/financial provider immediately to understand what steps to take next.

Dublin Zoo tickets, events & merchandise are only sold via dublinzoo.ie

Dublin Zoo-approved giveaways & offers will only be advertised by Dublin Zoo and our sustainability partner SSE Airtricity through our official channels unless otherwise announced by Dublin Zoo.

If you are ever affected by scams online where you have provided your card details, please Dublin Zoo your bank as soon as possible. Resources available from CCPC here to stay vigilant regarding various types of scams: https://www.ccpc.ie/manage-your-money/scams-and-frauds/common-scams

For more information, see https://www.dublinzoo.ie/visitor-notice

26/08/2026

🎶🌍 Celebrate Africa at Dublin Zoo this Saturday! 🥁✨

Following our sold-out Run for Wildlife, join us from 11am–2pm for a special Africa Celebration!

Enjoy:

🥁 Hands-on drumming workshops
💃 Live music and dance
📖 Traditional storytelling
🌍 Interactive displays and more!

This year’s Run for Wildlife supports Save the Rhino International, helping protect endangered rhinos in the wild. 🦏

🎟️ The Africa Celebration is included with your Dublin Zoo ticket and everyone is welcome.

⚠️ Please note our later opening time this Saturday:

🕚 Dublin Zoo: 11am–6pm
🌍 Africa Celebration: 11am–2pm
Come celebrate the remarkable cultures, communities and landscapes of Africa! 🦏🌍

🎟️ Book your visit for Saturday, 29th August and join the celebration! More info here: https://www.dublinzoo.ie/events/africa-celebration-at-dublin-zoo/

25/08/2026

🦏 Rhinos: Back from the brink of extinction? Curious about rhinos and their conservation? You’re very welcome to join us at Dublin Zoo this Friday to hear from Jimmy Rutherford, Grants Manager at Save the Rhino International. Book now: https://www.dublinzoo.ie/events/conservation-lecture-rhinos-back-from-the-brink-of-extinction/

📅 Friday, 28th August 2026
🕡 18:30
🎟️ Free event, online booking essential
👨‍👩‍👧 Suitable for adults and children aged 12 years and over

Five fascinating species, and a future still worth fighting for. From the remarkable recovery of the Southern white rhino to the Sumatran and Javan rhinos teetering on the edge of extinction, Jimmy will explore the challenges facing these iconic animals and the inspiring conservation efforts giving them hope.

With fewer than 28,000 rhinos remaining across all five species, come along to discover how conservation action is helping put rhinos on the road to recovery.

No specialist knowledge needed, just an interest in wildlife!

24/08/2026

24/08/2026

📣💥Ends August 30th! Animal Bricktacular is wrapping up on Sunday, come on down to see what 3.5 million bricks look like in action before it’s too late ⏳

21/08/2026

20/08/2026

August puts three incredible species in the spotlight. 🦁🐘 World Lion Day, World Elephant Day and World Oryx Day are opportunities to celebrate wildlife, raise awareness of the threats these species face and highlight the work helping to protect them. You visit to Dublin Zoo plays a part. 💚

Every visit helps support Dublin Zoo and our conservation work, while learning about threatened species - and sharing their stories – helps raise awareness of the challenges facing wildlife. As a conservation charity, we support conservation efforts in Ireland and around the world, from European conservation breeding programmes to projects protecting species, habitats and vital wildlife corridors.

Visit. Learn. Share. Together, we can help create a better future for wildlife. 💚

Want to discover more? Explore the conservation projects Dublin Zoo supports around the world: https://www.dublinzoo.ie/conservation/conservation-projects/

19/08/2026

Zoo Tots: Farmyard Friends 🐮 Ages 1-3

📅 Wednesday 26th August
⏰ 9:45am & 11am
Book now: https://tickets.dublinzoo.ie/event-tickets/17245?branches.branchID=5

This session is all about our Farmyard Friends, with a fun-filled morning designed especially for little cubs and their grown-ups.

Tots will enjoy:

🐑 Small world farm play
📒 Interactive storytelling
🐣 Collecting toy eggs
🥕 Creating special feed balls for our farm animals
🌱 Planting their own seed to take home and grow
🐑 A visit to the Family Farm to deliver their feed balls and spot some farmyard friends

Zoo Tots brings together sensory play, storytelling, crafts and habitat visits to help little ones discover the wonders of wildlife in a fun and engaging way.

Spaces for 26th August are limited and booking is essential. Once the remaining slots are gone, they’re gone – book now to secure your little one’s place!

👉 Book your Zoo Tots place today! https://tickets.dublinzoo.ie/event-tickets/17245?branches.branchID=5

18/08/2026

🦧🌿 Tomorrow is World Orangutan Day! 🌿🦧

There’s just one day left of our orangutan takeover – and it’s the big day itself!

Join us at Dublin Zoo tomorrow, Wednesday 19th of August, for World Orangutan Day and help us celebrate these incredible animals while learning how we can all play a part in protecting orangutans in the wild. 💚

Our Orangutan Conservation Stations will be up and running at the Orangutan Rainforest from 10.30am, with lots to see, do and discover! Come down, get involved and show your support for Bornean orangutans on this special day.

We’d love to see you there! 🦧🌿

18/08/2026

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