Inside Phoenix Park
The best Dublin Zoo tickets
The entry ticket, 400+ animals across 28 hectares of Phoenix Park, the African Plains and keeper talks; here is how to buy it, with honest advice on whether it is worth the price, how much there is to see and tickets you cannot refund.
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Dublin Zoo tickets are €22.50 for adults online and €26.50 at the gate. GetYourGuide sells entry from €23 with free cancellation, while the zoo's own tickets can't be refunded. The zoo's page shows daily hours of 09:30 to 17:30, with last entry at 16:30.
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This is the zoo's official ticket, sold on GetYourGuide with free cancellation.
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Dublin Zoo entry ticket
Entry to all open animal habitats, the picnic areas and the exhibits. Keeper talks run to a schedule. Free cancellation.
Best for Families, and a dry day in Phoenix Park
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Dublin Zoo prices and tickets
Booking online saves money: an adult pays €22.50 online and €26.50 at the gate. The zoo says you save up to 15% online.
Children under 3 go free. A family ticket for 2 adults and 2 children is from €62.50 online and €75 at the gate.
Not sure of your day? The Flexi Ticket costs €25.50 for adults. You can use it once, on any day within 2 months.
| Ticket | Online | At the gate |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | €22.50 | €26.50 |
| Child (3 to 15) | €17 | €20 |
| Senior (over 65) or student | €17.50 | €21 |
| Family, 2 adults + 2 children | From €62.50 | €75 |
| Under 3 | Free | Free |
Is Dublin Zoo worth it?
- 400+
- Animals
- 70
- Species
- 28 ha
- In Phoenix Park
Yes, for families and animal fans who give it a few hours. The zoo has more than 400 animals from 70 species.
It covers 28 hectares, so there is plenty to see. The listing suggests 2 to 3 hours to see everything.
Keeper talks are included, but they run to a schedule, per the listing.
Things to do at Dublin Zoo
Walk through themed habitats, from the African Plains to the Asian Forests. Your ticket covers every open habitat.
- Keeper talks (subject to schedule)
- Interactive exhibits and family play zones
- Gardens and picnic areas
Opening hours and the best time to go
The zoo's page shows daily hours of 09:30 to 17:30. Last entry is at 16:30, and the African Plains closes at 17:00. Hours can change by season, so check the zoo's page before you go.
Weekends and holidays are the busiest, per the listing. Go early or late for a quieter visit.
Getting there and Phoenix Park
The zoo sits inside Phoenix Park, which is open 24 hours a day. Wild fallow deer live in the park, so keep your distance and do not feed them.
The zoo is on Zoo Road, Dublin 8. Our guide to getting around Dublin explains buses, trams and fares.
On a city day instead? Our Dublin Castle tour guide lists the walks that still run. When we checked on 25 October 2026, the castle was closed to the public until January 2027.
Tips before you book
Zoo tickets are final
Tickets bought from the zoo are strictly non-refundable and cannot be exchanged. The GetYourGuide ticket shows free cancellation.
Book online
Every online ticket is cheaper than at the gate.
Coming with a carer?
A free carer ticket comes with an additional-needs ticket (adult €15.50, child €11). Have the carer ID ready at checkout.
Access
The zoo lists wheelchair hire, accessible toilets and a Changing Places facility.
Leave these at home
Pets, bikes, scooters, skateboards and large bags are not allowed.
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Written by the Things to Do in Dublin editorial team.