Workshops
Dublin Zoo offers a wide variety of fun and educational events all year round.
For further information on our educational programmes please contact us by e-mail at [email protected] or telephone 01 4748932.
Events

Dinosaur Discovery - Family Experience
INCLUDES ADMISSION TO DUBLIN ZOO
*Dates & Times:
Saturday 8th February - 10am, 11:30am, 2pm
Saturday 22nd February - 2pm
Saturday 8th March - 10am and 11:30am
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.
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.
Please note that ticket price includes admission to Dublin Zoo.
IMPORTANT:
- Our facilitator will meet at the Discovery & Leanring Centre, 5-10 minutes before the start of the 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 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.
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Wild Behaviour Family Workshops
INCLUDES ADMISSION TO DUBLIN ZOO
Dates:
Saturday 22nd February - 10am and 11:30am
Duration: 75 minutes
Ages: 4 – 10 year olds and their parents/guardians
Come along for a fun and interactive family workshop to learn about the animals at Dublin Zoo: the different behaviours they show, how we care for them and how we make sure they are kept active and stimulated in their environment. Each session will cover a different topic related to animal behaviour.
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.
Please note that ticket price includes admission to Dublin Zoo.
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.
IMPORTANT:
- Our facilitator will meet at the Discovery & Leanring Centre, 5-10 minutes before the start of the 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.
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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 differnet one each week (see detaisl below).
Dates*: please note that there is a different theme each week
12th February - Elegant Elephants
26th February - What’s in my Garden?
12th March - Snails & Tails
26th March - Dino Detectives
Times: 9:45am and 11am
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
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Junior Spring Workshop
Fun, educational one-day workshops that harness springtime activities. Suitable for children aged 6 -12 years.
No contact with animals or access to habitats.
Dates: Thursday 20th and Friday 21st February (workshop identical both dates, we recommend booking only one day)
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.
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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: Frontiers of Conservation
Please note that there is no interaction with animals in our workshops.
Dates: Wednesday 19th February
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.
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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.
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: Saturday 22nd March
Theme: tbc
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.
Book now
Dublin Zoo offers a wide variety of fun and educational events all year round.
For further information on our educational programmes please contact us by e-mail at [email protected] or telephone 01 4748932.