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](https://app.digitickets.co.uk/userfiles/eventcats/image-9b72bac8-57ab-46a0-a4c5-90c2cea8e2d6.450x210.jpg?zc=1)
Dinosaur Discovery - Family Experience
INCLUDES ADMISSION TO DUBLIN ZOO
*Dates & Times:
7th September - 10am, 11:30am and 2pm
21st September - 2pm
28th September - 2pm
5th October - 10am, 11:30am and 2pm
12th October - 2pm
19th October - 10am, 11:30am and 2pm
2nd November - 10am, 11:30am and 2pm
9th November - 10am, 11:30am and 2pm
23rd November - 2pm
7th December - 10am, 11:30am 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 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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![Wild Behaviour Family Workshop](https://app.digitickets.co.uk/userfiles/eventcats/image-897214af-07e5-43ed-b8e4-f8d6a35b5659.450x210.jpg?zc=1)
Wild Behaviour Family Workshops
INCLUDES ADMISSION TO DUBLIN ZOO
Dates: Saturdays 21st September, 12th October and 23rd November
Time: 10am
Theme: Animal Communication
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.
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.
Book now
![Parent & Toddler Sessions](https://app.digitickets.co.uk/userfiles/eventcats/image-82d2ee24-ad87-470a-a741-eb46ae953947.450x210.jpg?zc=1)
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. Each week has a different theme, see details below. Book early to secure your spot.
Dates*: please note that there is a different theme each week - details tbc
Wednesday 4th September
Wednesday 18th September
Wednesday 2nd October
Wednesday 16th October
Wednesday 6th November
Wednesday 20th November
Times: 10:00am and 11:30am
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.
*If your preferred date is sold out please email [email protected] to be added to a waiting list
Book now![Forest Families](https://app.digitickets.co.uk/userfiles/eventcats/forest_families_2.450x210.jpg?zc=1)
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 28th September
Theme: TBC - different at each sesison
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.