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Forest Families 

Join us for a fun hands-on family learning experience where you will discover lots about nature. ‘Forest Families’ takes place in our wonderful nature haven called the Wild Space in Dublin Zoo.  

On Thursday we’ll explore Bugs & Biodiversity and Friday’s session will focus on Birds.

Forest Families is open to families with children aged between 4 and 12. In each session you will have facilitation from an expert teacher and learn about lots of follow up activities to do in your local area.

*Dates and times: Thursday 17th and Friday 18th August, 10 am to 12:15pm

 Cost:

See ticket options. The prices include expert facilitation in our exclusive Wild Space and entry to Dublin Zoo

*If this event is sold out please email [email protected] to be added to a waiting list

For further information contact [email protected] or call 01 474 8932 

IMPORTANT:

- This is an in person workshop and will take place in Dublin Zoo;

- You will receive an email prior to the workshop with any additional information, at least 24 hours in advance;

- Tickets are non-refundable. 

ANNUAL PASS HOLDERS: When tickets are in your basket it is unnecessary to enter your annual pass code in to the Annual Pass/Promo Box as the ticket you are purchasing is already discounted. Please proceed to the NEXT page, you will be asked for the pass code at this point. It is essential to purchase tickets for this event - you will not be able to gain entry without one.

Dinosaur Discovery - Family Experience

*Dates & Times: June: Friday 30th (10am, 11:30am and 2pm). July: Monday 10th and Tuesday 11th (10am, 11:30am and 2pm). Friday 14th (10am and 2pm). August: Monday 14th, Tuesday 15th, Wednesday 16th, Monday 21st, Tuesday 22nd, Wednesday 23rd, Thursday 24th, Friday 25th (10am and 11:30am), Thursday 17th (10am, 11:30am and 2pm), Friday 18th (10am and 2pm). 

Duration: 1 hour and 15 minutes

Ages:     3 – 8 year olds and their parents/guardians

Calling all Dinosaur-exploring families. Come on a journey of discovery to Zoorassic World and look back in time at reptiles that lived on this planet long ago and see some of those living today. Meet Stan, our full-size Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton, and learn all about this fearsome predator. Learn about the missing link that connects birds and dinosaurs. Step inside Dinosaur Discovery to carry out your very own dinosaur dig. Using specialist tools, you will uncover fossils that once belonged to these ancient reptiles

For further information or to book: Online only. 

*If your preferred date is sold out please email [email protected] to be added to a waiting list

Cost:  Prices vary, see ticket options. Annual pass holders - see note below regarding passes.

Please note that ticket price includes admission to Dublin Zoo.

IMPORTANT:

- Our facilitator will meet you OUTISDE the Zoo entrance, 15 minutes before the start of your session. Please have your booking reference ready to show to your facilitiator;

- You will receive an email prior to the workshop with any additional information, at least 24 hours in advance - if you book your ticket less than 24 hours in advance you will not receive an additional email (see note above for meeting point info or ask a member of our gate staff for assistance on arrival);

- Tickets are non-refundable. 

ANNUAL PASS HOLDERS: When tickets are in your basket it is unnecessary to enter your annual pass code in to the Annual Pass/Promo Box as the ticket you are purchasing is already discounted. Please proceed to the NEXT page, you will be asked for the pass code at this point. It is essential to purchase tickets for this event - you will not be able to gain entry without one.

Dinosaur Discovery – Kids Only!

*Dates:   Friday 14th July & Friday 18th August

Session Time: 11:30am-12:15pm

Ages: 6-12 year olds

Calling all budding palaeontologists. Dress like a palaeontologist and delve into our dig site to uncover fossils of some fearsome dinosaurs. Meet Stan, our full size t-rex skeleton and learn about his many living relatives on earth today.

To book: Online only. 

Cost:      Annual Pass holders €17 per child (SEE NOTE BELOW REGARDING PASS HOLDERS). Non-annual Pass holder €22 per child (includes admission to Dublin Zoo)

*If your preferred date is sold out please email [email protected] to be added to a waiting list

IMPORTANT:

- This is an in person workshop and will take place in Dublin Zoo;

- You will receive an email prior to the workshop with any additional information, at least 24 hours in advance;

- Tickets are non-refundable. 

ANNUAL PASS HOLDERS: When tickets are in your basket it is unnecessary to enter your annual pass code in to the Annual Pass/Promo Box as the ticket you are purchasing is already discounted. Please proceed to the NEXT page, you will be asked for the pass code at this point. It is essential to purchase tickets for this event - you will not be able to gain entry without one.

Our Teachers Course is fully booked. We welcome you to join our waiting list here. We will get in touch if any spaces open up on the course. 

When booking a spot on the waiting list please have the following information available:

Contact name

Mobile number

Email address 

Dublin Zoo’s DES approved week-long summer course 2023: ‘Cultivating the Next Generation of Conservationists’.

This course aims to provide participants with active engagement in teaching and learning about Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) with an emphasis on conservation education. It provides participants with the skills, knowledge and confidence to teach about nature and conservation in their classrooms. The course will assist teachers in fostering positive connections to nature in their classrooms and motivating their students towards pro-environmental actions.

Topics will be delivered by expert facilitators in our Discovery and Learning Centre and from our immersive living classroom, the grounds of Dublin Zoo. Teachers participating will have exclusive access to our state-of-the-art teaching spaces as well as the opportunity to explore the zoo after the daily programme.

Note: this course is aimed at those who teach 3rd – 6th class.

Course info:

3rd – 7th July - 5 days (20 hours)

The course will run from 10am – 3pm each day

Your three EPV days are granted upon completion of the full 5 days of the course. Any deviation from this may result in the loss of some or all of your EPV days. They are granted at the sole discretion of Drumcondra Education Centre and all queries about EPV days will need to be sent them directly: [email protected]

Cost: €109 per person 

ZOO SUMMER CAMPS 2023 - SOLD OUT

JULY & AUGUST

Dublin Zoo's summer camps are designed for children aged 7 – 12 years old to have fun learning about the animals at Dublin Zoo, getting an introduction to conservation and gaining an overall appreciation for wildlife. This weeklong camp includes exciting hands-on activities, craft projects and adventures through the Zoo (no direct contact with animals).

Time: 10.00am - 2.30pm daily Monday to Friday

Age: 7 - 12 years (children will be assigned to age-related groups)

Cost: €147.50 (annual pass holders) €155 (non-annual pass holders)

If the week you wish to book is sold out please return to the Events page to select a ticket for the waiting list.

Week 1: 17th – 21st July SOLD OUT

Week 2: 24th - 28th July SOLD OUT

Week 3: 31st July – 4th August SOLD OUT

Week 4: 7th- 11th August (this includes the bank holiday Monday) SOLD OUT

IMPORTANT:

- This is an in person workshop and will take place in Dublin Zoo;

- The workshop content is the same each week. We recommend purchasing only one week;

- Children will be split into groups according to age;

- Children will need to bring a packed lunch and snacks each day;

- You will receive an email prior to the workshop with any additional information, at least one week in advance;

- If you are booking with an Annual pass please note that when the tickets are in your basket there is no need to add your Annual pass card number at this point as the ticket is already disocunted. This information will be requested in the next stage of the booking;

- Tickets are non-refundable.

Contact [email protected] or 014748932 with any questions

All of our summer camps are now fully booked. We welcome you to join our waiting list* here. Please ignore the date listed (17th July) - there is an opportunity to let us know your preferred date(s) within the booking process. We will get in touch if any tickets become available. 

*Joining the waiting list does not guarantee a space on the camps. If a ticket is secured via the waiting list the standard charge of €155 (€147.50 for annual pass holders) will apply if a ticket becomes available to you. You will not be charged at checkout. This ticket does not include entry to Dublin Zoo - the ticketing information generated after purchase is specific to tickets purchased for visits to the Zoo. The ticket for this event is eligible for this waiting list only.

General information on DZ summer camps:

ZOO SUMMER CAMPS 2023

JULY & AUGUST

Dublin Zoo's summer camps are designed for children aged 7 – 12 years old to have fun learning about the animals at Dublin Zoo, getting an introduction to conservation and gaining an overall appreciation for wildlife. This weeklong camp includes exciting hands-on activities, craft projects and adventures through the Zoo (no direct contact with animals).

Time: 10.00am - 2.30pm daily Monday to Friday

Age: 7 - 12 years (children will be assigned to age-related groups)

Cost: €147.50 (annual pass holders) €155 (non-annual pass holders)

Week 1: 17th – 21st July SOLD OUT

Week 2: 24th - 28th July SOLD OUT

Week 3: 31st July – 4th August SOLD OUT

Week 4: 7th- 11th August (this includes the bank holiday Monday)