Celebrate Science Weekend at Dublin Zoo to spark your imagination!

Dublin Zoo invites visitors to celebrate Science Weekend this Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th of August. Over the weekend, visitors of all ages will have the chance to experience an array of exciting science shows and interactive experiments. There will be plenty of activities for everyone in the family to enjoy throughout this weekend of learning and discovery!

In celebration of the wonders of science, Dublin Zoo will be hosting this event on the Great Lawn from 11.30am – 4.30pm on both days (in case of rain, the event will take place in Zoorassic World, so nothing can stop the weekend of excitement!). As well as flying saucers and sparks of lighting, guests can also experience many interactive activities including:

• Slime Science: Get your hands dirty in the name of science!
• Barbie’s Hair-Raising Experience: Discover voltage and current with a Van Der Graff generator and the world’s most famous doll.
• Light Saber Lighting: Learn how electricity flows by lighting a Light Sabre with a plasma ball.
• Cola & Mentos Explosion: Witness the spectacular fizzy eruption.
• Elephant Toothpaste Reaction: Come along to find out why this got its name!

For younger visitors, face painting will also be available in the Farmhouse from 11am to 5pm.

Dublin Zoo is dedicated to creating unforgettable family memories this summer. Science Week at the Zoo promises to be a weekend filled with wonder, discovery, and fun for visitors of all ages.

Dublin Zoo is open seven days a week from 9.30am to 7pm. Visitors can join in the Science Week celebrations on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th August by booking online here.