Dublin Zoo will put tickets on sale for half price for two days only as part of a celebration of International Red Panda Day.
The zoo, which is to reveal a new red panda sculpture as part of the weekend, will be offering the half price tickets online for visitors to purchase. They will be on sale for September 17 and 18 and themed educational and fun activities, including zookeeper talks for all ages, from 12-4pm on both days.
Visitors can avail of 50% off tickets on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 September by booking online at www.dublinzoo.ie The offer is also part of the zoo's effort to thank the public for its support during the Save Dublin Zoo campaign.
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The campaign, which took place during the toughest months of the pandemic, ensured that the zoo would not be forced to close due to a lack of funding. Dublin-based award-winning sculptor Stephanie Hess created the bronze cast red panda sculpture.
Dr Christoph Schwitzer, Director of Dublin Zoo, said: “The team at Dublin Zoo is thrilled to reveal the new red panda sculpture and publicly mark our gratitude to all those who supported us through the challenging period which resulted in the ‘Save Dublin Zoo’ fundraising campaign. During that time, it was difficult to say whether Dublin Zoo would make it through to experience the incredible milestones of the past two years, including the births of some endangered species.
"It is only with thanks to the people of Ireland as well as our Government that we have been able to celebrate the opening of the Himalayan Hills habitat, which is now home to the snow leopard and red pandas at Dublin Zoo. I am excited to welcome families and friends to mark International Red Panda Day with Dublin Zoo, and hope our visitors take the time to enjoy the new red panda sculpture by award-winning Dublin sculptor, Stephanie Hess.”
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