Congratulations to Dublin ZOO which attracted over 1 million visitors in 2011.
Among the new attractions last year was the opening of the Gorilla Rainforest which became highly popular.
The Zoo welcomed 42 new “arrivals” including a giraffe calf, a baby hippo, two red panda cubs and two baby gorillas.
The director, Mr Oosterweghel says:
“Over past two decades, Dublin Zoo has transformed into a worldclass centre of learning about wildlife and conservation that immerses its visitors in a truly unforgettable experience.”
You might not know that:
- The Zoo was opened on 1.09.1831, the animals were donated by London Zoo
- President of the USA, Ulisses Grant (after leaving office) was among the celebrities who came to see Dublin's world-famous lions in the 19th century
- On 17 June 1903 an elephant named Sita killed her keeper while he nursed her injured foot
- During the First World War the situation in the zoo was very bad. Meat ran out during the Easter Rising of 1916. In order to keep the lions and tigers alive, some of the other animals in the zoo were killed
- Slats (1917-1928) was the first lion used as a mascot for the Hollywood film studio Metro Goldwyn –Mayer
It is very easy to get to the Zoo from our hotel – simply take Luas and get off at Heuston Station, from where you can have a short walk to the Phenix Park.
This is a wonderful news. It is amazing how much Dublin Zoo has improved these past few years. That place is really worth a visit.
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