Dublin Zoo, in Phoenix Park, is a zoo in Dublin, Ireland, and one of Dublin's most popular attractions. Established and designed in 1830 by Decimus Burton, it opened the following year. Today it focuses on conservation projects, breeding programmes, and growing awareness for animals. Its stated mission is to "work in partnership with zoos worldwide to make a significant contribution to the conservation of the endangered species on Earth".
Covering over 28 hectares of Phoenix Park, the zoo is divided into habitats including the Himalayan Hills, Wolves in the Woods, the African Savanna, Kaziranga Forest Trail, South American House, Zoorassic World, Gorilla Rainforest, Orangutan Forest, Sea Lion Cove, and Family Farm. Overall the zoo houses about 400 animals across 100 species and attracts over one million visitors each year.
Jan: 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Feb: 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Mar - Sept: 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Oct: 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Nov, Dec: 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
The zoo is open daily except for Christmas Day and St. Stephan's Day.
Last entry: 1 hour before closing.
Adult: €17
Student (with valid student ID card), Senior (65+): €13.20
Child (3-16): €12.20
Child (under 3): free
Special Needs Child: €5.90
Special Needs Adult: €9.30
Children (3-16) must be accompanied by an adult.
Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dublin_Zoo
Official Website https://www.dublinzoo.ie/
Twitter https://twitter.com/DublinZoo
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DublinZoo
Email info@dublinzoo.ie
Phone +353-1-4748900
Address Zoo Road, Dublin 8, Ireland
Coordinates 53°21'24.56" N -6°18'24.992" E
