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
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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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
Wednesday 29th January - Family Farm
Wednesday 12th February - Elegant Elephants
Wednesday 26th February - What's In My Garden?
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
Book nowDublin 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.