Dublin Zoo is the largest zoo in Ireland. It is home to about 400 animals representing over 100 species, including those endangered with extinction. The zoo is divided into 10 thematic sections, incl. African Plains, Asian Forest, Arctic Borders and Reptile House. The Victorian Roberts House is home to bats and rare birds from around the world. There is also the Zoorassic World, which is home to 12 species of reptiles and where replicas of dinosaur skeletons have been set up.
Dublin Zoo opened in 1831. It was founded as a private society by anatomists and physicists, and was supported by wealthy sponsors. In 1840, it had 46 mammals and 72 birds donated by the London Zoo in its collection. As one of the few establishments of this type at that time, the zoo introduced Sunday tickets for one penny.
The Dublin Zoo is part of a global endangered species breeding program. It also belongs to the European Endangered Species Program (EEP), which helps protect endangered species in Europe.
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