Dublin Zoo

05/09/2026

🐘🌿 Two new Zoo Tots adventures are coming up this September!

Join us for two fun-filled mornings created especially for little cubs and their grown-ups, combining play, stories, activities and exciting animal discoveries around the zoo.

🐘 Little Safari Explorers – 9th September
Become a Little Safari Explorer with elephant-inspired play, stories and activities, followed by a safari stroll to visit our elephants!

🌿 Rainforest Rangers – 23rd September
Head into the rainforest for playful adventures inspired by monkeys and other amazing animals, before exploring our Rainforest House to see who you can spot!

⏰ 9:45am & 11am sessions available
📅 Both sessions take place on Wednesdays – choose 9th or 23rd on booking calendar depending on which session you would like to attend!

https://tickets.dublinzoo.ie/event-tickets/17245?branches.branchID=5

Places are limited and booking is essential, so don’t miss out on your next Zoo Tots adventure! 🐾

04/09/2026

IMPORTANT VISITOR NOTICE

Dublin Zoo will be CLOSED
Friday 11th & Saturday 12th September

Due to operational closures within Phoenix Park.

REOPENING SUNDAY 13TH SEPTEMBER

Thank you for your understanding.

01/09/2026

🦏 1,200 wild runners took over Dublin Zoo on Saturday for our sold-out Run for Wildlife, raising awareness and funds for rhino conservation.

Now in its second year, the incredible response means we’re delighted to donate €7,000 to to support their vital work protecting rhinos in the wild.

Visitors also supported Painted Dog Conservation, purchasing snare art made from wildlife snares removed from the landscape in Zimbabwe.

A huge thank you to our runners, visitors, volunteers, team, sponsors, suppliers and entertainers - and to Jimmy Rutherford from Save the Rhino International, who shared the impact of this support before taking on the run in the iconic rhino suit! 🦏💚

31/08/2026

TONIGHT! The Season 12 repeat continues...

8.30pm on RTÉ One!

🦇 Noel, a bat who emerged from hibernation too soon, is sent to Bat Rehabilitation Ireland.

🩺 Ring-tailed lemurs Iggy and Flathead receive their annual health checks.

🦭 Coby the California sea lion needs some dental work.

31/08/2026

📮✨ Wow — you guys went WILD for our call for playground testers! 🛝🐾

We have received TONS of letters, and judging by the creativity of envelopes alone, you are a creative bunch!📝🎨

We have a really tough job now…stay tuned to hear who gets chosen as a Playground Tester! 📨👀🥁

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 ⏳