Dublin Zoo Ticket Portal

Junior Halloween Workshop

Looking for fun and educational activities for children over the Halloween mid-term? Our junior workshops are perfect for children aged 6-12 years and a fantastic opportunity to learn more about the animals at Dublin Zoo through fun and educational activities. Children encouraged to dress up in their Halloween costume!

No contact with animals or access to habitats.

Dates: Wednesday 29th and Thursday 30th October (workshop identical both dates, we recommend booking only one day. We cannot offer refunds for unused tickets)

Time: 10am-2:30pm

Cost: €41.50 (annual pass holders, €34)

Age: 6-12 years

Booking: online only.

IMPORTANT:

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

- Children will be split into two groups according to age;

- You will receive an email prior to the workshop with any additional information (at least 24 hours before);

- ANNUAL PASS HOLDERS: When tickets are in your basket it is unnecessary to enter your 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;

- Tickets cannot be exchanged and are non-refundable. 

Dinosaur Discovery - Family Experience

*Dates: October 4th, November 8th and 29th 

Times: 11:30am and 2pm 

Duration: 1 hour and 15 minutes

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

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.

Your ticket includes admission to the Zoo. 

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.

IMPORTANT:

- Our facilitator will meet at the Discovery & Learning Centre, 5-10 minutes before the start of the session. Please have your booking reference ready to show to your facilitator;

- 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 and non-transferable. 

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.

Young Zoologist (teens)

Are you interested in learning more about the animals at Dublin Zoo: the different behaviours they show and how we care for them? If so, join us for a fun and interactive day of workshops to learn about the animals in Dublin Zoo and beyond.

Theme: Animal Behaviour 
Please note that there is no interaction with animals in our workshops.

Dates: Friday 31st October

Time: 10 am – 2:30 pm 

Ages: suitable for 13-16 year olds

Cost:  €41.50 (annual pass holder, €34)

IMPORTANT:

- You will receive an email prior to the workshop with any additional information, at least 48 hours in advance;

- ANNUAL PASS HOLDERS: When tickets are in your basket it is unnecessary to enter your 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;

- Tickets cannot be exchnaged and are non-refundable. 

Parent and Toddler Sessions

Start your children on their wildlife learning journey at our Parent and Toddler mornings in Dublin Zoo. Toddlers will get an opportunity to learn more about our wonderful wildlife through stories, crafts and visits to some of our habitats. 2025 sees an introduction of new times and fresh themes - a different one each week (see details below). 

New for Autumn 2025!!!

This autumn we are introducing a Saturday morning Parent & Toddler! The Saturday session will be at 10am for 1 hour and will repeat the theme of the most recent P&T Wednesday session.

Dates*: please note that there is a different theme each week

Wednesdays

5th November - Ghosts of Madagascar (Halloween theme)

19th November - Polar Plunge (Christmas theme)

Times: 9:45am and 11am

Saturdays

Dates: 8th November - Ghosts of Madagascar (Halloween theme)

Duration: 1 hour

Meeting Point: Discovery & Learning Centre

Age: recommended for up to 3 year olds.

To book: Online only. 

Cost: Prices vary, see next page.  Please note that prices include admission to Dublin Zoo. 

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.

This session requires a minium of 10 people to proceed. In the event that the booking needs to be cancelled, we will offer alterntaive dates and time. 

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