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Dublin Zoo Run for Wildlife to become annual event in aid of threatened species

Dublin Zoo Run for Wildlife to become annual event in aid of threatened species

Dublin Zoo's long-time conservation partner, Selamatkan Yaki, has become the programme’s primary donor and lead advocate for the Critically Endangered Sulawesi crested macaque, or “yaki”.

Rare and endangered okapi calf is ‘thriving’ at Dublin Zoo

Rare and endangered okapi calf is ‘thriving’ at Dublin Zoo

The animal’s name will be revealed soon.

Women seek home for 12ft by 11ft woollen map of Ireland

Women seek home for 12ft by 11ft woollen map of Ireland

A group of up to 18 women in Co Wicklow, made up of skilled knitters, sewers and crocheters, started the project in 2019.

Dublin Zoo announces death of orangutan Leonie who lived at the zoo for over 40 years

Dublin Zoo announces death of orangutan Leonie who lived at the zoo for over 40 years

Baby orangutan born in Dublin Zoo is moved to monkey sanctuary in England

Baby orangutan born in Dublin Zoo is moved to monkey sanctuary in England

Dublin Zoo spends up to €150,000 in bid to save Asian elephants from EEHV outbreak

Dublin Zoo spends up to €150,000 in bid to save Asian elephants from EEHV outbreak

Dublin Zoo announces elephants are fully healthy after outbreak of deadly virus

Dublin Zoo announces elephants are fully healthy after outbreak of deadly virus

Dublin Zoo welcomes new Asian lion

Dublin Zoo welcomes new Asian lion

Wed, 31 Jul, 2024

The lion, five year old Kushanu, from Edinburgh Zoo joined nine-year-old female Kamala at the Asian lion habitat at Dublin Zoo, which is located beside sea lion cove and close to the red panda habitat

Dublin Zoo says goodbye to longest-standing resident, 62-year-old chimpanzee Betty

Dublin Zoo says goodbye to longest-standing resident, 62-year-old chimpanzee Betty

Tue, 23 Jul, 2024

The zoo said the difficult decision to euthanise Betty was taken due to age-related conditions which were negatively impacting her health

Third elephant at Dublin Zoo tests positive for deadly EEHV virus

Third elephant at Dublin Zoo tests positive for deadly EEHV virus

Wed, 10 Jul, 2024

Two elephants at the zoo recently died after testing positive for the virus

Dublin Zoo welcomes Aung Bo, its first bull elephant with tusks

Dublin Zoo welcomes Aung Bo, its first bull elephant with tusks

Wed, 26 Jun, 2024

Dublin Zoo has welcomed Aung Bo, its first bull elephant with tusks, from Chester Zoo in England

Dublin Zoo firm records €1m surplus after record visitor numbers

Dublin Zoo firm records €1m surplus after record visitor numbers

Mon, 11 Dec, 2023

Accounts for the Zoological Society of Ireland (ZSI) which operates Dublin Zoo and Fota Island Wildlife Park show that income last year increased to €24.63 million

Dublin Zoo rejects claims it paid for director's hot tub while ‘begging for funds’

Dublin Zoo rejects claims it paid for director's hot tub while ‘begging for funds’

Thu, 23 Nov, 2023

People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy made the claims in the Dáil on Wednesday

Enchanting display of colour at Dublin Zoo for Wild Lights spectacular

Enchanting display of colour at Dublin Zoo for Wild Lights spectacular

Wed, 15 Nov, 2023

The Wild Lights event runs until January.

Dublin Zoo announces free entry for children in costumes for bank holiday weekend

Dublin Zoo announces free entry for children in costumes for bank holiday weekend

Wed, 25 Oct, 2023

Children in Halloween costumes can avail of free entry to Dublin Zoo over the October bank holiday weekend, with a paying adult