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Looking for something fun and interesting to do with the kids? Join us for our native species weekend! There will be opportunities to meet with some of Ireland’s leading wildlife experts, check-out a mini sea aquarium and working wormery and see and feel all sorts of biofacts. For more details go to: http://www.dublinzoo.ie more
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So did you guess right? Here is the full image of our guess the animal for today! You can learn more about the red ruffed lemur here: http://bit.ly more
10 hour(s) ago
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Time for some Friday fun! Can you guess the animal this week? more
1 day(s) ago
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We know how much you love The Zoo and you can catch episode 1 & 2 of Series 1 of The Zoo on Animal Planet tonight at 8pm and 8.30pm! more
1 day(s) ago
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Thanks to everyone for all the suggestions for names for the two new lion cubs – there have been so many great ones! We are going to go through them all and draw up a shortlist of three which we will put to a public vote next week – so our fans can decide on the names! more
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Come and join us for a wide variety of wildlife experts for our fun-filled and fact-finding Native Species weekend. Thirteen different organisations will be present with hands-on activities ranging from energy science experiment to pond-dipping for creepy-crawlies! To find out more go to: http://www.dublinzoo.ie more
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Did you know Meerkats have a high immunity to snake venom and scorpion stings? They usually bite off the sting before eating the body of a scorpion! http://bit.ly more
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Good news folks! Season 2 of The Zoo is being repeated on Sundays on RTE One at 7.30pm. Now you can watch all those great moments again!
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In tomorrow's Sunday World don't miss your FREE Zoo magazine, get closer to Dublin Zoo's favourite animals with creative features, fun activities and a free child pass for every reader!
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1 week(s) ago
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Great news everyone! We are delighted to introduce two female Asian lion cubs to the newly developed Asian Forests habitat. This is the first time Dublin Zoo has been home to Asian lions! We want you to give us suggestions for their names - the only requirement is they must be Indian. So get your thinking caps on..... more
1 week(s) ago
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Did you know sloths have excellent eyesight and, unlike most mammals, can turn their heads nearly 280 degrees! http://bit.ly more
1 week(s) ago
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Another great series of The Zoo is over but if you are looking for something good to watch this evening you can still catch the last three episodes on the RTE player http://www.rte.ie more
2 week(s) ago
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Here is the full image of our 'Guess the Animal' from today! You can learn more about the Asian otter here http://bit.ly Enjoy the weekend everyone! more
2 week(s) ago
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Time for some Friday fun! Can you guess the animal? more
2 week(s) ago
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You missed the last episode The Zoo supported by EBS last night? Not to worry you can still watch it on the RTE player http://bit.ly more
2 week(s) ago
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The last episode of The Zoo, sponsored by EBS, is on tonight! We loved reading your comments throughout the series and we know you enjoyed it as much as we did. So ahead of tonight how about one final sneak preview! http://goo.gl
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2 week(s) ago
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Did you know a flamingo’s leg does not bend backwards? What looks like its knee is actually its ankle and so bends the right way. Their knees are hidden under it's feathers! more
3 week(s) ago
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Doing anything anything tonight? If you missed the Zoo last night, or want to watch it again, you can catch it on the RTE Player http://bit.ly more
3 week(s) ago
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Well done to everyone who said it was a Tapir. We will have to come up with something more difficult next week! more
3 week(s) ago
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It's nearly the weekend so how about a bit of Friday fun! Can you guess the animal? more
3 week(s) ago
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The second last episode of The Zoo, in association with EBS, is on tonight! The show will feature Beag, the tiny pygmy marmoset baby. It is at a delicate stage in it's development and requires round the clock care. As always here is a sneak preview for you guys! http://goo.gl
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3 week(s) ago
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Brendan the zookeeper takes his love of gorillas to the road and goes in search of gorillas in the rainforests of Africa. He keeps a video diary from the heart of a Ugandan forest where he is preparing for the most thrilling encounter of his life, meeting gorillas in the wild!
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3 week(s) ago
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Did you know the African pancake tortoise doesn't usually retreat into it's shell? As their shell is soft they are fast runners and agile climbers so instead make a dash for the nearest rock crevice! more
3 week(s) ago
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If you missed The Zoo, sponsored by EBS, last Thursday you can still view it on the RTE player. Perfect Sunday night viewing! more
1 month(s) ago
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Big thanks to Jim Jim and Nobby from the Strawberry Alarm Clock and all the crew in FM104 who are broadcasting live from Dublin Zoo all day today! What a fun day! :-) more
1 month(s) ago
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Another great episode of The Zoo, supported by EBS is on tonight. In tonight's show Angelina, the female red panda, has successfully given birth to two adorable cubs. Here is little sneak preview for our Facebook fans! http://goo.gl
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1 month(s) ago
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Did you know the waldrapp ibis is usually silent? A rare phenomenon in the bird world! They communicate by hisses and grunts when at the nest and in display. more
1 month(s) ago
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Happy Friday everyone! If you missed 'The Zoo' supported by EBS last night don’t worry you can catch it again on the RTE player. http://www.rte.ie more
1 month(s) ago
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Sketching & Painting Workshop for Adults @ Dublin Zoo more
1 month(s) ago
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How about another little sneak preview of The Zoo, supported by EBS, ahead of 7pm tonight which features Kasi, the little white crowned mangabey.
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1 month(s) ago
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It is Thursday which means another great episode of The Zoo, supported by EBS is on tonight! Don't forget to tune into RTE1 at 7pm. In the meantime here is a little sneak preview
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1 month(s) ago
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Check out the elephants enjoying themselves in the sunshine two weeks ago. Like the rest of us they are looking forward to the next burst of warm weather! more
1 month(s) ago
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Looking for an unusual gift? Why not consider adopting an animal at Dublin Zoo, it makes a fantastic gift for any age! All the animals featured are threatened in the wild, the proceeds from your purchase will go towards the upkeep of your adopted animal. To find out more click below. more
1 month(s) ago
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If you missed The Zoo, supported by EBS, last Thursday don't worry you can catch it again on the RTE player. more
1 month(s) ago
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Happy Easter everyone!
1 month(s) ago
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Are you looking forward to the long weekend? Come along to the zoo for all our exciting Easter activities. Can you guess what kind of chick this is? more
1 month(s) ago
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Easter Egg-travaganza at Dublin Zoo more
1 month(s) ago
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We <3 Thursdays because it means The Zoo, supported by EBS is on tonight! In our sneak preview we meet Beag, a ten day old pygmy marmoset. Don't forget to tune into RTE1 at 7pm to watch this and the latest stories from the The Zoo. more
1 month(s) ago
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Check out the first steps of the giraffe calf in this sneak preview of the what is coming up on The Zoo, sponsored by EBS, tomorrow night. more
1 month(s) ago
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Here is a little riddle… I have pink feathers and sometimes stand on only one leg. I am a _________?
1 month(s) ago
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We've lots of fun activities planned here at the zoo for the Easter weekend. Visit us for extra special keeper talks on our birds, eggs and chicks, face painting and we've got an Easter bunny disco! Don't forget we are open on Friday and Monday too :)
1 month(s) ago
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Did you see Brod Club on RTE 1 last night? They are running a competition to find an Irish name for the calf born 6 weeks ago on the Family Farm, which was developed by Dublin Zoo and Agri Aware. If you would like to suggest a name why not click on the link below. more
1 month(s) ago
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Hey everyone, hope you had a good weekend. If you would like to be in with the chance of winning an exclusive elephant encounter and an annual family pass please take a few minutes to fill out our visitor survey and tell us what you think of Dublin Zoo. Just click the link below....
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1 month(s) ago
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Freddy Fyffes is hosting big birthday celebrations in the Gorilla Rainforest today. Hit the LIKE button to wish little Kituba a happy birthday!
1 month(s) ago
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Our new Facebook Timeline is live and to celebrate Kituba’s 1st birthday tomorrow we have dedicated our cover photo and profile picture to him. Check out more photos of the birthday boy on our page.
1 month(s) ago
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1 month(s) ago
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Its Kituba’s birthday this week and tonight’s episode of The Zoo, supported by EBS is all about the young gorilla. Check out the sneak preview and tune in to RTE1 at 7pm tonight for more.
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1 month(s) ago
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As you all know its baby gorilla Kituba's 1st birthday party hosted by Freddy Fyffes this weekend and with birthdays come memories, so we want you to fill in the blank. My best memory of Kituba is ___________