Dublin Zoo announces DINO-MITE August!

A series of entertaining and educational events for all ages

Calling all explorers! Dublin Zoo is inviting adventurers of all ages to discover the joys of species big and small through a series of fun and educational weekends this month, beginning this bank holiday weekend with prehistoric dinos, followed by a World Elephant Day celebration and an SSE Eco Explorer Weekend. During the month of August, expect fun-filled weekends including Dino Lego workshops and a chance to win a free annual pass for Dublin Zoo!

Dino Discovery Weekend

Dublin Zoo’s first ever Dino Discovery Weekend will take place this bank holiday weekend, from Saturday, August 5th to Monday, August 7th. The jam-packed agenda will include special Dino Lego Workshops taking place in Zoorassic World. Explorers at Dublin Zoo will be greeted by dinosaurs, exciting photo opportunities, fun tunes throughout the entire weekend and opportunities to have your face painted to fit in with the rawr-some creatures!

Special dinosaur keeper talks will be held in Zoorassic World to offer insights into the fascinating prehistoric world, and a team of Dublin Zoo volunteers look forward to sharing their dino facts with visitors of all ages.

• What: Dinosaur Discovery Weekend
• Who: Event is open to all visitors
• When: Saturday, August 5th until Monday, August 7th
• Time: 10am – 4pm
• Price: Standard rates apply

World Elephant Weekend

On Saturday, August 12th and Sunday, August 13th, Dublin Zoo will celebrate World Elephant Day by bringing the much loved elephant keeper talks back for one weekend only. At the Kaziranga trail, expect plenty of arts and crafts, games and fun opportunities to explore inside Haughton House. Face painting will also be available for anyone who wants to join the herd!

• What: World Elephant Weekend
• Who: Event is open to all visitors
• When: Saturday, August 12th and Sunday, August 13th
• Time: 12pm – 4pm
• Price: Standard rates apply

SSE Eco Explorer Weekend

Pookie, Dublin Zoo’s sustainability ambassador, is inviting families and friends to visit Dublin Zoo on Saturday, August 19th and Sunday, August 20th for a series of interactive Eco-Explorer Experiences taking place from 12pm – 4pm at the Safari Tent.

Upon arriving at Dublin Zoo, an Eco-Ranger will issue your very own Pookie Passport, beginning the quest to collect all 10 stamps from Eco-Explorer Station Rangers around Dublin Zoo and learning important facts as you proceed through the Eco-Explorer Trail. Don’t forget to redeem your Pookie keyring once the challenge is complete, and enter to be in with a chance to win a free annual pass for Dublin Zoo!

• What: SSE Eco-Explorer Weekend
• Who: Event is open to all visitors
• When: Saturday, August 19th and Sunday, August 20th
• Time: 12pm – 4pm
• Price: Standard rates apply

You can book tickets here.