Dublin Zoo has announced a 25 per cent discount on some of their tickets to celebrate Endangered Species Day.
While Endangered Species Day is marked annually on the third Friday in May, the discount is valid for tickets purchased online for for Saturday, May 20 and Sunday, May 21. To celebrate Endangered Species Day, over the course of the weekend - from 11am to 4pm - Dublin Zoo will have plenty of educational and fun-filled activities for all ages, including special keeper talks, arts and crafts, and face painting.
Visitors will have a chance to learn about the importance of supporting biodiversity, conservation and animal welfare while enjoying the family fun activities taking place. A spokesperson for Dublin Zoo has said: "Human activity has resulted in the extinction of over 800 species since the year 1500, Dublin Zoo believes that one step to achieving a harmonious existence between people and nature is increasing awareness about biodiversity and conservation.