Dublin Zoo
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The Dublin Zoo (Irish: Zú Bhaile Átha Cliath[2][3]), in Phoenix Park, Dublin, Ireland is the largest zoo in Ireland. It is one of Dublin's most popular attractions. It was opened in 1831.[4]
 Orangutang at Dublin Zoo | |
| Date opened | 1 September 1831 |
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| Location | Dublin, Ireland |
| Land area | 28 ha (69 acres)[1] |
| Coordinates | 53°21′14″N 6°18′14″W / 53.35389°N 6.30389°W |
| Annual visitors | 1 million (2011) |
| Major exhibits | African Plains, Kaziranga Forst Trail, Roberts house (aviary), South American house, Reptile house, City Farm |
| Website | www |
It is over 28 hectares (69 acres)[1] in size. It has a number of special areas like:
- The Kaziranga Forest Trail. This is an Asian rainforest with elephants.[5]
- African Savanna. This area has animals like giraffes and zebras.[6]
- Family farm. In this area people can see goats and sheep and other farm animals.[7]
- South American House. Animals like the saki monkey, the two-toed sloth and iguana live here.[8]
It was founded on 10 May 1830[9] and opened to the public on 1 September 1831. This makes it the third oldest zoo in the world. The animals, 46 mammals and 72 birds,<[10] were a present from London Zoo.[4]> It now has over 600 animals from all over the world.[11]
In 2010, Dublin Zoo received 963,053 visitors.[12]
References
change- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "FAQ". Dublin Zoo. Archived from the original on 1 January 2012. Retrieved 20 December 2011.
- ↑ "Heritage Ireland: Páirc an Fhionnuisce – Páirc Náisiúnta Stairiúil". Archived from the original on 2009-04-30. Retrieved 2011-06-01.
- ↑ "Plean Gníomhaíochta Bithéagsúlachta Chathair Bhaile Átha Cliath 2008 - 2012" (PDF).[permanent dead link]
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "About Dublin Zoo". Dublin Zoo. Archived from the original on 1 January 2012. Retrieved 20 December 2011.
- ↑ "Kaziranga Forest Trail Dublin Zoo - Dublin Zoo, Ireland". Dublin Zoo. Archived from the original on 2017-11-17. Retrieved 2019-02-14.
- ↑ "African Savanna". Dublin Zoo. Archived from the original on 17 November 2017. Retrieved 5 March 2019.
- ↑ "Read about our Family Farm animals - Dublin Zoo, Ireland". Dublin Zoo. Archived from the original on 2017-11-17. Retrieved 2019-02-14.
- ↑ "Visit Dublin Zoo's South American House - Dublin Zoo, Ireland". Dublin Zoo. Archived from the original on 2017-11-17. Retrieved 2019-02-14.
- ↑ "About the Zoo - Zoo History". Dublin Zoo. Archived from the original on 27 May 2011. Retrieved 1 June 2011.
- ↑ Kilfeather, Siobhán Marie (2005). Dublin: a cultural history. New York: Oxford University Press. p. 116. ISBN 978-0-19-518201-9.
- ↑ "Dublin Zoo is home to animals from all around the globe. - Dublin Zoo, Ireland". Dublin Zoo. Archived from the original on 2018-08-25. Retrieved 2019-02-14.
- ↑ Carr, Aoife (1 January 2011). "We're all going to the zoo, zoo, zoo". The Irish Times.
Other websites
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Media related to Dublin Zoo at Wikimedia Commons- Official website
