Although temperatures are dropping, the animals at Dublin Zoo are feeling warm and fuzzy in the lead up to Valentine’s Day. The monkeys, tigers, wolves and snow leopards are pairing up to celebrate ‘Woo at the Zoo’ on February 11th and 12th.
Whether you’ve been married for years or at the beginning of a new relationship, a stroll through the gorgeous setting of Dublin Zoo is the perfect Valentine’s date for any couple. There will be special keeper talks taking place on Valentine’s weekend and they will be discussing breeding, courtship and exotic romantic rituals of our furry, feathered and scaly friends.
Special Keeper Talks for Valentine’s Weekend
(These talks will take place in addition to the normal keeper talks)
| 11.15am | Snow leopards | Watai & Ciara |
| 11.15am | Brazilian tapirs | Marmaduke & Rio |
| 11.30am | Great Indian hornbill | Mating and breeding rituals |
| 11.45am | Orangutans | Sibu & long-term girlfriend Leonie |
| 12.00pm | Gorillas | Harry and his two females Lena & Mayani |
| 12.30pm | Elephants | The females prepare themselves for the arrival of the Bull elephant |
| 2.15pm | Sea lions | Family groups, mating rituals |
| 2.30pm | Penguins | Family groups, mating rituals |
| 2.45pm | Giraffes | Learn about the relationships between Robin & the female giraffes |
| 2.45pm | Wolves | Mating rituals |
| 3pm | Rhinos | Shaka & Ashanti |
| 3.30pm | Abysmal ground hornbill | Arthur & Edith |
| 3.45pm | Red river hogs | Buster & Bonnie |
If you want to bring the kids along, there will be special Valentine’s face painting and arts & crafts in the Family Farm House from 12pm – 3pm. To complete your romantic tour, the Meerkat Restaurant will have some delicious Valentine’s treats for visitors all weekend.
For further information check Dublin Zoo out www.dublinzoo.ie.
