Dublin Zoo

Two adults and two children leaning on a wooden fence looking at giraffes in a field
Visitors enjoying colourful lantern displays at night with glowing skull sculptures and lights
Two visitors posing among brightly lit skeleton lantern sculptures at Dublin Zoo Wild Lights
  • Free car parking
  • Family friendly
  • Cloudy days
Discover Dublin Zoo in the heart of Phoenix Park, home to over 400 animals, immersive habitats, daily keeper talks and family experiences. From November, experience Wild Lights, Ireland’s largest festival of lights, with Passport to Wonder.

Step into a world of wildlife at Dublin Zoo. Home to over 400 animals across 70 species, visitors can discover everything from elephants and giraffes, to gorillas and orangutans. Explore captivating habitats, enjoy daily keeper presentations, seasonal events and activities for all ages.

From November 12th, Ireland’s largest festival of lights returns with Wild Lights: Passport to Wonder, a spectacular experience across nine immersive zones. Discover handcrafted lanterns, light, music, colour and movement inspired by celebrations from around the world, including K-Pop, Carnival, Diwali and Christmas. Children under 3 years of age go free at Wild Lights.

Every visit helps support wildlife care and conservation projects in Ireland and around the world.

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