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17th September 2024
12:16pm BST
If you're looking for something fun to do with the children this autumn then Dublin Zoo is the place for you.
As we transition from summer into autumn, Dublin Zoo is hoping to brighten up visitors’ days with a half-price weekend offer to encourage them to experience the mental health benefits that a visit to the Zoo can bring.
As we bid farewell to the grand stretch in the evenings until next year, visitors to Dublin Zoo will receive a 50% discount on tickets purchased online for Saturday, 21st and Sunday, 22nd of September as well as Saturday, 28th, and Sunday, 29th September.
According to a recent study from the University of Exeter, with contribution from Dr. Andrew Mooney, Senior Conservation and Science Officer at Dublin Zoo, a trip to the Zoo can provide an automatic connection with nature and wildlife, promoting positive mental wellbeing.
After visiting an immersive zoo habitat, participants of a 2020 study demonstrated reductions in blood pressure and stress hormones. The participants also felt happier, more energised and less tense after the visit.
Dr. Andrew Mooney, Senior Conservation and Science Officer at Dublin Zoo, commented: “We are excited to announce that visitors will be able to enjoy half-price tickets as we head into autumn.
"For many, particularly as the seasons change, a visit to Dublin Zoo is a unique opportunity to experience wildlife, and immerse themselves in a natural environment. People are increasingly familiar with green prescribing, and initial trials in zoo settings have shown promising results.
“Dublin Zoo’s 28-hectare green space has a variety of immersive habitats, such as the Gorilla Rainforest and Kaziranga Forest Trail, all with the potential to reduce visitor stress and promote positive mental health and wellbeing during the colder periods of the year.”
The half-price offer is only applicable for tickets booked online for Saturday 21st, Sunday 22nd, Saturday 28th, and Sunday 29th of September.
Half-price ticket offer also only applies to adult, child, and family tickets only - discounted tickets, groups, and concessions are not included.
