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All zoos to visit in Ireland

Experience the wonders of wildlife at 3 zoos in Ireland. These zoos provide a home for various animal species and offer educational programs on animal conservation.

Are you an animal lover looking for a fun day out? Here are the top zoos in Ireland:

  1. Dublin Zoo1

    Dublin Zoo

     Dublin
    Opened September 1st 1831, Dublin Zoo was founded as a private society by anatomists and physicists. The zoo has hosted over one million visitors. Sitting on a 70 acre piece of land, the Dublin Zoo hosts over 600 animals which range from spot giraffes to rhinos and zebras. Visitors can hang out with
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  3. National Museum of Ireland - Natural History2

    National Museum of Ireland - Natural History

     Dublin
    The Natural History Museum was built by the Royal Dublin Society and opened its doors in 1857. Over 150 years later it has changed little and is known as the ‘Dead Zoo’ a true museum of a museum. Familiar favorites include skeletons of 11,000 year old giant deer, Spoticus the giraffe and whale skele
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    TCD Zoological Museum

     Dublin
    The TCD Zoological Museum, which has around 25,000 specimens, is located on the campus of Trinity College Dublin. The TCD Zoological Museum is home to the most amazing creatures and emphasizes education and engaging the society in the science of whole organisms. Also featured in the museum are the a
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