Dublin zoo is a haven of peace and quiet within the bustling city of Dublin. Situated in the middle of Phoenix Park, it is easily accessable by bus, car or on foot. The bus stops right outside Phoenix Park and the zoo is only a couple of hundred metres past the entrance.

Having been to many zoos and wildlife parks in my time, I must say Dublin Zoo for me was by far the best. It has an impressive array of animals and wildlife, all of which are very easy to spot within their enclosures. One of my favourite animals is the Red Panda. They had 2 of them, in an enclosure which did not have high trees in it, therefore you could see the animals very well. It is a large zoo, well spaced out, therefore if you have mobility problems it may not be ideal. The African Plains area where the lions/tigers/rhinos are was so large an area that I couldn't walk round it so had to bypass that part. All in all though we found it an excellent day out, and they do have a lot of benches dotted about to sit on should you need a rest.

Some hotels have vouchers for money off if you check their leaflets. The hotel we stayed at had £2 off an adult entry.

I would definately go back to Dublin Zoo next time I am in Dublin and would recommend it.