One of the best parts of
visiting Dublin,
especially for children, is without a doubt the Dublin Zoo! The zoo is spread out over several hectares of land, where
you can watch a variety of animals and birds in close quarters. If you want to
know more about wild animals, and learn about conserving endangered species,
this is an ideal place to visit.
Getting to the zoo is no problem, as it is located in the heart of the Irish
capital near Phoenix Park. Millions of tourists visit this establishment every
year, and feeding time at the zoo is the most coveted time for the visitors.
For Dubliners, the zoo is a popular weekend destination and
an important part of Dublin tourism. Roads are accessible for both public and
private transport, which makes the drive to the zoo quite pleasurable. It is
one of the oldest zoological parks in the world and is open daily from 9:30 AM
onwards. The area of the park is about 28 hectares and it provides a safe haven
to over 400 animals in separate enclosures. It is a visitor-friendly park,
which adds to its charm and makes it popular with tourists.
You will have an unforgettable
experience at the Dublin Zoo, because conservation and education forms an
irresistible combination that is equally magnetic and satisfying. Some of the
favourites here include primates such as the chimpanzee, gorilla and orangutan,
along with snow leopards, wolves and marine animals, such as the sea lion.
However, the show stopper at the Dublin Zoo is the varied collection of flora
and fauna displayed in a systematic community groupings.
The footpaths laid here are ideal
for walking, and for pushing wheelchairs and prams. The cafeteria and restaurant
inside the zoo offer sumptuous refreshments; for the family, this is an ideal
outing with complete entertainment for every member. A new attraction at the
zoo now is the Africa section, where a number of animals from this continent
are on display for the visitors. When it comes to Dublin tourism, visiting the
zoo is the ideal weekend outing for tourists of all ages.
