Dublin Zoo

richieg · 13-08-2009 12:15PM #1

I am thinking about bringing the kids to dublin zoo for the day in a couple of weeks.
Has anyone been there recently?
Are all the sights fully operational, all animals there or is there alot of things closed?

just wondering as I have heard both stories and don't want to waste a trip there

John Mason · 13-08-2009 12:17PM

i was there in November and everything was open.

flanree · 13-08-2009 12:19PM

rather than comparing peoples stories, why dont you just ask Dublin Zoo?

paulusdu · 13-08-2009 12:21PM

I was there about 6 weeks ago with my young lad and he loved it. There is a new section of the African planes with the giraffe's and zebra's etc, that lets you walk almost into the planes, so its a lot easier to see the animals.

Everything seemed to be open, the reptile house was open again also.

I think its a great day out, a bit pricey, but if you intend to spend a good few hours of the day there and bring a bit of food, it can be worth it.

This time of year it does tend to get a bit packed, so don;t expect peace and quiet.

AnonoBoy · 13-08-2009 01:11PM

flanree wrote: »

rather than comparing peoples stories, why dont you just ask Dublin Zoo?

Here's their number 01- 4748900

I think Annie Lyons is the person you need to speak to.

goosie2005 · 13-08-2009 01:12PM

hi i'm a member of the zoo (works out much cheaper if you intend to visit a few times a yr) and go regularly. everything open , including the reptile house which has been done up recently. Baby tigers drawing big crowds at mo.

brianrcarney · 13-08-2009 01:14PM

Well worth the visit nowadays, much improved in every aspect and big enough to take up a fair owl chunk of the day, i was there 2 weeks ago and all animals were out and about, got some great pics and my son had a ball, he slept all the way home.....:D

Cookie Jar · 13-08-2009 01:17PM

Was there a couple of weeks ago! Defiantly recommend!

ManFromAtlantis · 13-08-2009 01:19PM

a good day out. but obviously as summer/sun etc some animals eg lions/tigers seem to be asleep or outof view alot of the time.
penguins/sea lions and new place for girraffes/zebras good. with v young kids the walk around african plain can be tough going. i cut alot of this short the last time i was there. sometimes more is less esp if the little bunny is happy !

dudara · 13-08-2009 01:40PM

They've opened a big elephant enclosure, plus the African plains section is in full swing now. Additionally, you have the baby tiger cubs (between 10-4 each day I think).

BendiBus · 13-08-2009 05:33PM

I was there last week. Great family day out.

There were long queues outside but they moved very quickly and the zoo itself didn't seem at all crowded.

richieg · 13-08-2009 09:21PM

thanks everyone for the comments, I would just hate to shell out and find it crap.

shindig-jp · 15-08-2009 11:30AM

goosie2005 wrote: »

hi i'm a member of the zoo (works out much cheaper if you intend to visit a few times a yr) and go regularly. everything open , including the reptile house which has been done up recently. Baby tigers drawing big crowds at mo.

How much is the season ticket ? Parking area /Picnic area info . I'd like to take my ten year old , We will stay over night locally.

beauty101 · 17-08-2009 11:04PM

Was there in July...it's really improved...great day out for kids and as far as I remember everything was open. Bring your own food though...they're really overpriced even 4 crisps and a drink!

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