Dublin Zoo

Check dates & book this tour from €22.40

Operator: Dublin Zoo
Duration: 2 to 5 Hours
Area: Dublin
Prices: Adults: €22.40, Children: €17.15, Students: €17.65, Senior Citizens: €17.65

Being one of the oldest zoos in the world, Dublin Zoo is one of the largest zoo in Ireland located in the Phoenix Park. The zoo is home to a diverse range of animals from around the globe, including mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians. Dublin Zoo provides a fun and educational experience for families and individuals interested in the animal kingdom and conservation.

What to expect

• Discover world-class animal habitats in this historic Zoo
• Outdoor adventure like no other in Dublin city!
• Learn how Dublin Zoo leads the way in its conservation efforts
• Watch a pack of wolves at Dublin Zoo’s newest habitat
• Ideal Family Attraction featuring wildlife from around the world
• See giraffes, southern white rhinos, and zebras in the African Savannah

About this tour

Dublin Zoo is the place to be for a fab family day out. You’ll find lots of different exotic animals in beautifully constructed habitats. Dublin Zoo offers a fantastic immersive experience for the whole family to enjoy!

Set on almost 70 acres of lush parkland, Dublin Zoo is home to over 400 animals! Dublin Zoo isn’t just passionate about their animals, but education and conservation too. A day at Dublin Zoo is a must if you’re looking for something fun to do in the heart of the city!

One of Dublin’s top attractions – listed below are just some of the wonderful things you can expect from your visit!

Zebras – are they white with black stripes or black with white stripes? That is the burning question! See for yourself and stop by the African Savannah where you can spot giant giraffes, ostriches, and rhinos just to name a few.

Come see the gentle giants of Dublin Zoo! The herd of Asian Elephants are a star attraction and for good reason. These majestic animals will keep you entertained as you watch them play and have fun together in their very own mud bath!

Make sure to stop by the Gorilla Rainforest to see the largest members of the primate family.

The best time to see the Gorillas is the morning as they like to take it easy after breakfast and take a well-deserved afternoon nap – well for some! Their habitat was specially constructed with lots of plants and trees so the gorillas can find a quiet spot to chill out!

There’s still so much more to see at Dublin Zoo – Check out the Humboldt Penguins or head on over to Sea Lion Cove for feeding time!

In November and December Dublin Zoo host a stunning light show exhibition known as Wild Lights. This epic event is enjoyed by visitors of all ages and is a must see event during the winter months. Keep and eye out on Dublin zoos website for updates on this years Wild Lights.

Dublin Zoo are very passionate about conservation and are involved in numerous conservation and research projects. The animals at Dublin Zoo are so well looked after and the staff at Dublin Zoo are dedicated to helping the animals thrive!

For more wild adventures check out Newbridge Farm and Airfield Estate.

Dublin Zoo is located at Phoenix Park, Dublin 8

Hop-On Hop-Off

The hop-on hop-off tour offers a fun-filled day out for the whole There is a hop-on hop-off stop in the Phoenix Park, just a few hundred metres from Dublin Zoo. Book your ticket with DoDublin today.

Dublin Bus

The bus routes that stop closest to Dublin Zoo are: 11, 26, 37, 38, 38a, 39a, 60, 69, 70, 99, C5, C6. Visit dublinbus.ie for route information and timetables.

Rail

The closest train station to Dublin Zoo is Heuston Station, which is located a 20 minute walk from Dublin Zoo.

Luas

The closest Luas station to Dublin Zoo is Heuston Station, which is located a 20 minute walk from Dublin Zoo.

There is no designated car parking for Dublin Zoo. However, there are free car parking spaces around the Phoenix Park which include Chesterfield Avenue, the Lord’s Walk car park and the Cricket Grounds car park.

Cancellation Policy:

• Dublin Zoo does not offer refunds for tickets apart from in the event of a venue closure actioned by Dublin Zoo.
• Unfortunately, we cannot issue refunds or cancellations; there is no legal right to cancel as the booking is for leisure activities to take place on a specific date as described in regulation 13 of the European Union Consumer Information (Rights) Regulations 2013 (SI 484/2013’).
• In the event of a closure, attendees will be notified at the earliest convenience by email to the email address used to book the tickets. It is the responsibility of the attendees to check their emails before departing for the event to check for any updates and to make sure email addresses are correctly entered when booking tickets.
• In the event of a cancellation, attendees will be given a full refund which they will receive within 15 working days of the cancelled event.

Additional Information

Address – Phoenix park, Saint James, Dublin, D08 AC98

Please Note:

Book in advance to guarantee your preferred visiting time.

Meeting point

Phoenix park, Saint James, Dublin, D08 AC98, Ireland