Dublin Zoo

Dublin Zoo was opened in 1830 by the Zoological Society of Dublin. The animals were supplied by its counterpart in the UK, London Zoo.

Like other Zoo’s or Menageries of this time, Dublin Zoo was nothing like it is today. Its purpose was to show as many different kinds of animals as possible to people who had never seen anything like it.

Our Zoo has had a long and fascinating history.

Our aim is providing our visitors with a unique educational and entertainment experience. Because, to put it very simply, without visitors, there would be no Zoo.