Dublin Zoo is looking for a name for a young female snow leopard that arrived at the Zoo earlier this year. The, yet-to-be-named female is two years old and came from a zoo in the Czech Republic. [Read more…]
Dublin Zoo Asian Elephants
November 30, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Facts about Dublin Zoo’s heard of Asian elephants:
– Upali: Born 14 November 1994, Zurich Zoo. Upali is the only male elephant in the Dublin Zoo herd. [Read more…]
Opening of the Gorilla Rainforest at Dublin Zoo
September 29, 2011 By 1 Comment
The Gorilla Rainforest - Dublin Zoo
In one of her last official engagements, President Mary McAleese opened the wonderful new Gorilla Rainforest, proudly sponsored by Freddy Fyffes, during a ceremony in Dublin Zoo.
In a double celebration, Dublin Zoo also announced the birth of another healthy baby gorilla born to first-time mum, Mayani, on Friday 16th September. The baby arrived just days after the gorillas moved to their superb new habitat. The animal care team is delighted to confirm the baby gorilla is female. Proud mum Mayani is cradling the infant close to her chest and both mother and baby are thriving. [Read more…]
