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Dublin Zoo

Zoo or aquarium · Dublin · Ireland 🇮🇪
Only official site
dublinzoo.ie
Tickets online or at the entrance
“You can buy tickets at the gate on arrival, but booking online in advance is the best way to guarantee entry and save up to 15%.” dublinzoo.ie
From the official ticket site: “You can buy tickets at the gate on arrival, but booking online in advance is the best way to guarantee entry and save up to 15%.” dublinzoo.ie
Admission prices
Adult
€26.50
Child under 3 years
FREE
Child between 3-15 years
€20
€20.00
Senior citizen (over 65's)
€21
€21.00
Student (with valid ID)
€21
€21.00
Visitor with a disability Adult with additional needs*
€15.50
stated on dublinzoo.ie/plan-your-visit/ticket-prices · checked 2026-10-11 Single Tickets Ticket Type Gate Prices Online Day Ticket Prices Online Flexi Ticket Prices Adult €26.50 €22.50 €25.50 Child under 3 years FREE FREE FREE Child between 3-15 years €20.00 €17.00 €19.00 Senior citizen (over 65's) €21.00 €17.50 €20.00 Child with additional needs* €11.00 €11.00 Purchase at gate Adult with additional needs* €15.50 €15.50 Purchase at gate Student (with valid ID) €21.00 €17.50 €20.00

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Dublin Zoo: address

Address: Dublin Zoo, Phoenix Park, Dublin 8, D08 AC98, IrelandOpen in Google Maps →✓ dublinzoo.ie/plan-your-visit/getting-here · 2026-10-11

Dublin Zoo: opening hours

DUBLIN ZOO OPENING HOURS Month Opening Hours Last Admission African Plains closes January 9:30am - 4pm 3pm 3.30pm February 9:30am - 5pm 4pm 4:30pm March to September 9:30am - 6pm 5pm 5:30pm October 9:30am - 5:30pm 4:30pm 5pm November & December 9:30am - 4pm 3pm 3.30pm✓ dublinzoo.ie/plan-your-visit/opening-hours · 2026-10-11

Dublin Zoo: what should I know before visiting?

Visitors under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult at all times and teenagers may be required to show ID.✓ dublinzoo.ie/plan-your-visit/opening-hours · 2026-10-11

Dublin Zoo: how to get there

Dublin Bus route 99 runs between Parkgate Street and the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre , operating seven days a week from 9.00am to 6.30pm. Dublin Zoo is a stop on this route, making it the most direct bus route to the Zoo . … The closest train station to Dublin Zoo is Heuston Station, which is located a 20 minute walk from Dublin Zoo.✓ dublinzoo.ie/plan-your-visit/getting-here · 2026-10-11

Dublin Zoo: parking

Due to our location within the Phoenix Park, Dublin Zoo has no customer car park . We encourage all visitors to plan their journey ahead of time, including where to park, and below is some advice for local options: A small number of disabled parking spaces are located outside the Dublin Zoo entrance and are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Lord’s Walk car park: located a two-minute walk from Dublin Zoo with capacity for 260 cars, including disabled parking spaces. Cricket Grounds car park: located opposite Dublin Zoo with capacity for 120 cars.✓ dublinzoo.ie/plan-your-visit/getting-here · 2026-10-11

Dublin Zoo: is it wheelchair accessible?

Dublin Zoo is 1over 195 years old and contains a number of old buildings and structures. However, most of Dublin Zoo is accessible for wheelchair users and those with walking difficulties. We have 12 wheelchairs available which are cleaned and sanitised before each use and are given on a first-come-first-served basis. Wheelchairs can be collected from the Visitors Operations Office at the front entrance at Dublin Zoo.✓ dublinzoo.ie/plan-your-visit/accessibility · 2026-10-11

Dublin Zoo: are dogs allowed?

Domestic pets are strictly forbidden from entry into Dublin Zoo. As mentioned, for visitors who arrive with a guide dog, Dublin Zoo will provide temporary accommodation for the guide dog while their owner enjoys everything Dublin Zoo has to offer. Guide dogs will be kept in a comfortable space and will be provided with fresh drinking water.✓ dublinzoo.ie/faqs · 2026-10-11

Today, Dublin Zoo’s 28 hectares welcomes over one million visitors each year. Dublin Zoo is a Conservation charity and one of Ireland’s biggest family attractions, where unforgettable days out become journeys of learning, discovery and a deeper understanding of our vital mission.

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You will be redirected to tickets.dublinzoo.ie — This is the venue’s own ticketing page.