Description of the attraction
Dublin Zoo, located in Phoenix Park, is Ireland's largest zoo. Almost a million people visit it a year. It is also one of the oldest zoos in the world - Dublin Zoo was founded in 1830 and opened to the public in 1831.
The first animal collections - 46 mammals and 70 birds - were donated by the London Zoo. Gradually, the collections expanded, the territory of the zoo increased, and the growth in popularity was facilitated by the fact that on Sunday the entrance fee was significantly lower. The attendance record - 20,000 people a day - was set in 1838, on the day of Queen Victoria's coronation, when the zoo was made free to enter the zoo in honor of the celebration. This record has not been broken so far.
Dublin Zoo experts believe that one of the most important challenges facing them is the conservation of endangered species. The zoo takes part in the European program for the conservation of rare species that live in Europe.
The territory of the zoo is divided into thematic zones. The African zone includes animals of the African savannah, rainforest gorillas, as well as other animals: chimpanzees, hippos, lions, etc. The Arctic zone is inhabited by sea lions, penguins, snowy owls and Ussuri tigers.
In the Reptile House, visitors can see a wide variety of crocodiles, turtles and snakes, invertebrates are represented by stick insects and a giant spider - the Chilean pink tarantula.
Also of great interest are the collections of South American animals, primates and big cats.
Dublin Zoo has a special exhibition for the visually impaired, where all the exhibits - mammoth tusk, lion skull, tiger skin, etc. - you can touch it. Exhibits are labeled in Braille. Guide dogs are not allowed in the zoo, but there is a special place for them where they can wait for their owners.
