Dublin Zoo
One of the world's oldest zoos (1831), set within Phoenix Park with modern habitats like the African Savanna and Asian Forests.
The call
Worth it if you are traveling with kids.
Why
- 01
A well-maintained, spacious zoo with genuinely impressive large-mammal habitats that easily fills a family day out.
Our read - 02
The honest catch: it's pricey for a family, and as with any zoo, some visitors are uneasy about captive-animal ethics; adults without kids may find little reason to go.
Our read
Is it a fit?
Think twice if
You are watching the budget
On a budget, skip Dublin Zoo — the spend outweighs the payoff.
You are traveling as a couple
As a couple, give Dublin Zoo a miss.
You are traveling solo
Solo, give Dublin Zoo a miss.
You only have one day
Dublin Zoo is a real time commitment — fit it in only if it's a priority.
Plan it well
- Cost
- €21–€25
- Timing
- Opening time for active animals and shorter queues.
- Booking
- Book online for a small saving and to skip the gate queue.
- Allow
- 3–4 hours
- Accessibility
- Step-free, buggy- and wheelchair-friendly throughout.
- Getting there
- Inside Phoenix Park, west of the centre by bus.