Zoo & Live Animal Show in Dublin

Zoos and pet farms are fantastic fun for all the family. Over the years, many fun days are spent at animal farms in Ireland. Dublin Zoo in Phoenix Park, is the largest zoo in Ireland and one of Dublin's most popular attractions. Opened in 1831, the zoo describes its role as conservation, study, and education. 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 (69 acres) of Phoenix Park, it is divided into areas named World of Cats, World of Primates, The Kaziranga Forest Trail, Fringes of the Arctic, African Plains, Birds, Reptiles, Plants, City Farm and Endangered Species.

Dublin Zoo welcomed over one million visitors last year and is home to nearly 400 animals in a safe environment where education and conservation combine for an exciting and unforgettable experience! The zoo is part of a worldwide programme to breed endangered species. It is a member of the European Endangered Species Programme (EEP), which helps the conservation of endangered species in Europe. Each species supervised by the EEP has a single coordinator that is responsible for the building of breeding groups with the aim of obtaining a genetically balanced population.

You can also visit the Zoological Museum, located on campus in Trinity College Dublin. The museum is highly interactive featuring lots of exhibits that can be picked up and handled. The Zoological Museum contains an extensive collection of animals from Ireland and abroad for a total collection of approximately 25,000 specimens. The collection contains representatives of all the animal phyla, from tiny protozoa, to large mammals and fulfills a significant teaching, research and educational role both within college and to the wider community.