This zoo was huge and had so many great things for kids. It is an easy to navigate zoo with…read morebasically one main walkway in a figure eight. Lots of great animals and the staff was so nice to our kids. There were two ladies showing my kids the orangutan exhibit and a mold of their hands, feet, and skulls and were very engaging. Would definitely come again, even though the prices are a little expensive but everything in Dublin is.

What a lovely Zoo! Never know what to expect from Zoos in other countries, but I really loved the…read morezoo here! Everything was so well kept up, clean, modern, and very beautiful. Animal welfare seemed to be kept paramount. The exhibits were well kept. I honestly have never seen so many animals out and active at any other zoo before, it was amazing!! We saw Wolves like less than 10 feet away it was amazing! If you love animals I would highly recommend to come here!!

I have a young son, Gilles, he is 18 months old and his current lexicon consists of 3 words…read more.. tacter (tractor) mo (cow) and ship (sheep). so, when we brought him to Newgrange Farm a couple of weeks ago it was like all his future birthdays had come at once. leaving aside the critical view of an 18 month old ("tacter, tacter, tacter tacter...") for Mom and dad it was a very plesant day out and as a bonus if you pay the 2 euro each (child for free) and take the tractor ride you get nearly a full 360 view of the nearby newgrange hill (see my review on the monument) - \I'll not go into another rant about how important it is!

I cannot believe no one has reviewed this place…read more They have more reptiles than any other zoo I have visited and they are very well looked after. Whenever I ask "Dublin or Kilkenny" my child still says Kilkenny !!!

If you're visiting Dublin and looking for a free, relaxed tourist spot to visit I'd highly…read morerecommend coming to Phoenix Park, one of the largest public parks in Ireland. We taxied up from city center to Phoenix Park and it wasn't too far. There are local bars and such not too far from the park if you need a snack or brew before hitting the park. We were told that this park sometimes hosts concerts and some major events, even that Obama had visited and spoke during one of his trips. The park is lush, spacious and with lots of nature to see. My favorite thing about this park is the free roaming deer that you can see. They are extremely friendly and gentle. It's so unique to get an experience like this to walk with deer and to have them be so comfortable that you can approach them and that there were so many. A beautiful place to spend an hour or two in nature and not far from Dublin City, worth checking out.

I didn't explore too much of Phoenix Park, just the end near the Wellington Monument. But what I…read moredid see is super. The park is one of the largest enclosed recreational spaces in any European capital city. 1700 acres, it's home to the Dublin Zoo, the Flower Gardens and more. Lots of walking paths. Lots of monuments including the Wellington. Lots of meadows and woodlands and landscaped spots. The park is peaceful even with the buses running along its main avenue. There are a number of benches and lots of space for laying out a blanket for a picnic. Well worth the time to explore. [Review 1986 of 2024 - 167 in Republic of Ireland - 23008 overall]

This is a great place to visit, especially if you love horses. World class race horses are bred…read morehere and stabled here and as you walk around you get a great feel for the love Irish people have for horses. My day was made when I was allowed to stroke a horse. The National Stud offers more than the horses though as it is also the site of the Japanese Gardens. This is a beautiful expression in gardening form of East meeting West. If you have kids, this is a brilliant way to spend a day as the open areas will give them lots of room to romp in.

Ok, it's quite small but it's a lovely place to pass some time. The staff are fantastic and so…read moreknowledgeable, I really enjoyed it and so did my kids. Take your time going through and you will see so much. Some of the older reviews are a little unfair, this is Bray Co. Wicklow, not Singapore or Sydney. Be realistic people.

This will not blow your mind that's for sure. Maybe if you are a small child and things just seem…read moreinfinately bigger and amazing then it will. So the tip here is to bring a child or pretend that you are a child. Honestly I thought it was a bit expensive for looking at fish, just over 10 euro. My wildlife rugged friend is reading over my shoulder at this and he disagrees and wants me to register that. Fair enough but he counts fish or something like that for a living so he would find it fun.

Although the bus tour only drove in, stopped for a rest stop, then left, the limited time looking…read moreout at this vast park in the city was a good experience. I would love to go back, there's an embassy residence on site, that I would like to explore. The roads around the center are narrow and tight. I wouldn't have wanted to drive the bus. If you have a young family, you could spend all day here.

Beautifully maintained walled and open Victorian gardens. We stopped to stroll and admire the…read moreluster - wishing our thumbs were as green. The visitors center is an educational experience for all ages & experience levels. The Cafe is especially nice with outdoor seating in the courtyard and inside. Make sure if you're a first time visitor look for the large evergreen tree just outside the watchtower gates. It's worth the time to walk inside her bows and experience to hidden charm of a Hobbit Lair.