No trip to Dublin would be complete without a visit to its historic and beautiful Zoo. Close to the City in the vast Phoenix Park, a wander around the 60 acres will take you on a voyage from the fringes of the Artic, to the Plains of Africa, via the Indian Rainforest.

Today, Dublin Zoo is recognised as one of the most modern zoos in Europe, playing an important part in European Zoo breeding programmes. But it's also a great day out for all! See elephants, tigers, gorillas, chimpanzees, and orang-utans, rare monkeys, rhinos, hippos, giraffes, and many more exotic and endangered species.

Children will love the pets' corner, the unique Meerkat restaurant, City farm, and the Nakuru safari ride around the African Plains.

Upcoming Events @ Dublin Zoo

Spooktacular: October 31st Halloween - November 1st
Spooktacular Boo at the Zoo. Halloween themed market, Face painting, pumpkins, spooky fun, spot prizes for spooky costumes, Halloween fun for the animals too!

Xmas - Weekends – December until Christmas.
Themed Market, face painting, Breakfast with Santa, Enrichment for the animals with a Christmas theme

Opening Times:
January: Monday-Saturday: 9.30am-4.30pm
Sunday: 10.30am-4.30pm
February: Monday-Saturday: 9.30am-5pm
Sunday: 10.30am-5pm
March: Monday-Saturday: 9.30am-6pm
Sunday: 10.30am-6pm
April-September: Monday-Saturday: 9.30pm-6.30pm
Sunday: 10.30am-6.30pm
October: Monday-Saturday: 9.30am-5.30pm
Sunday: 10.30am-5.30pm
November: Monday-Saturday: 9.30am-4pm
Sunday: 10.30am-4pm
December: Monday-Saturday: 9.30am-4pm
Sunday: 10.30am-4pm

Last admission one hour before closing.

Admission Prices:
Adults: €15
Children: €10.50
Students: €12
OAPs: €12

Group Admission Prices:
Child €8.00 Adult €12.50 Family 2 Adults & 2 Children €43.50
-2 Adults & 3 Children €49
min group no.10

Facilities:
Shop, Restaurant, Kiosks, Nakuru Safari Ride, Disabled access to 90% of Zoo, visitor centre and wheelchair available.

How to Get There:
By bus: There is a choice of buses from Dublin City Centre: 10, 10A (from O'Connell Street), 25, 25A, 26, 66, 66A, 66B, 67, 67A, 68, 69.
By train: DART feeder bus 90 from Connolly Station and Tara Street DART stations.
By tram: LUAS Red Line to Heuston Station.

The Phoenix Park Shuttle Bus services all the main features of the Park, operating every half hour 7 days a week on a circular route around the park starting and finishing at Parkgate Street, close to Hueston Station and the Luas.

Dublin Zoo is included on The Dublin Pass! Find out more about the current special offers here!