“There will never be another like Betty.” Dublin Zoo has paid tribute to its longest-standing resident, 62-year-old chimpanzee Betty, after she passed away this week. Betty was the oldest living chimpanzee in human care and the difficult decision to euthanise her was made due to her declining health and to ‘ensure she avoided any future […]

1 year ago

Dublin Zoo will also temporarily close for Biden’s visit. Phoenix Park is to close for 24 hours this week on account of US President Joe Biden’s visit to Ireland. Last week, The White House confirmed that Biden will visit the island of Ireland from Tuesday, 11 April to Friday, 14 April. The US President will first […]

3 years ago

It really is a journey. A currently trending TikTok involving Dublin Zoo, an orangutan and a child’s teddy has probably the best plot twist since The Sixth Sense. While visiting Dublin Zoo and checking out its orangutans, a child dropped their teddy into the water. In the clip, an orangutan can be seen breaking off […]

5 years ago

“Quizzitch, the most popular sport in the magical world…” Welcome to The Big Reviewski JOE Movie Quiz. We’re going to the zoo, zoo zoo! And you can come too, too, too! With this remarkable public campaign to save Dublin Zoo making headlines this week, Round 1 is all about some of our favourite zoo-set movies. Zoovies, as […]

5 years ago

“A brilliant facility that is loved by young and old – we can all look forward to being back there when this is over.” Taoiseach Micheál Martin has promised that Dublin Zoo “will get the help it needs” to prevent it from closing for good after fears were raised about its ability to remain operational […]

5 years ago

Without financial support, Dublin Zoo may have to make the difficult decision to close its doors. A campaign has been launched to “Save Dublin Zoo”, amid fears it may have to close its doors for good. The zoo is appealing to the Irish public for help, as financial losses caused by ongoing Covid-19 restrictions continue […]

5 years ago