Dublin Zoo

Dublin Zoo is a large animal attraction with naturalistic, spacious enclosures and multiple add-ons beyond animal viewing, including live webcams (mentioned on its website) and events like “Wild Lights” (mentioned in reviews and on-site setup seen by visitors). Recent reviews repeatedly describe a family-focused visit: people mention a small family farm for young children, playgrounds, and a wide variety of species (including specific mentions like Chinese dhole and aye-aye). Visitors also note structured learning elements such as animal talks (with one reviewer calling out an elephant presentation) and lots of on-site animal information; one reviewer also believed there may be an audio tour. A recurring downside in the latest reviews is facilities upkeep—one reviewer reports toilets that were “often broken and/or dirty,” and several mention limited food outlets being open on certain days/times.

Services

• •Animal exhibits with a “great collection of animals,” including species some visitors hadn’t seen before (Chinese dhole, aye-aye).
• •Enclosures described by visitors as “very natural and spacious.”
• •Educational elements: signage “with lots of information,” and animal talks/presentations (an elephant presentation is specifically mentioned).
• •Staff/volunteer interaction: reviewers mention volunteers walking around sharing information about animals.
• •Visitor experiences/events referenced
• •“Wild Lights” (reviewers mention seeing preparations; the website references “Wild Lights” and “Book Now”).
• •Live webcams (“Live Webcams! See what the animals are up to right now,” per the website summary).
• •Family-oriented extras mentioned in reviews: a small family farm and playgrounds for children.
• •Food options: multiple food/ice-cream places are mentioned, but some reviewers report that “not everything was open” or that “a lot of food/icecream places are closed” at certain times.

People

• •Staff are repeatedly described as “friendly and courteous” in the latest reviews.
• •Volunteers are specifically mentioned as walking around and “telling plenty about the animals” (useful if you value guided, informal learning during the visit).
• •Animal talk presenters are highlighted indirectly through one reviewer praising the “elephant presentation” as particularly engaging.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.6 stars from 28,547 reviews.

• •Family day-out focus: multiple reviewers describe visits with children and extended family, with kids “loving every minute,” plus mentions of a small family farm and playgrounds.
• •Variety and exhibit quality: visitors mention a “HUGE mix of animals,” specific uncommon species (Chinese dhole, aye-aye), and praise for spacious, natural-looking enclosures.
• •Learning/engagement: animal talks are described as engaging (elephant presentation named), with plentiful educational signage; one reviewer believed there may be an audio tour.
• •Practical considerations: several reviewers note some food outlets being closed at times and suggest bringing snacks; one review flags toilet cleanliness/maintenance issues (“often broken and/or dirty”).