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National: New home for scorpion which travelled from Kenya to Ireland in woman's bag

A poisonous scorpion managed to make it all the way from Kenya to Ireland in a woman's bag and is now living in Kilkenny! The Fisher's Fat Tailed Scorpion is poisonous, but a sting from it is not usually fatal. The National Reptile Zoo in Kilkenny ...

06 Feb 2024 at 13:10

National News

Baby orangutan taken in by Dorset monkey sanctuary

A Dorset monkey sanctuary has taken in an infant orangutan which had become vulnerable after its mother had been unable to feed it. Sibu Junior was born on July 31 at Dublin Zoo in Ireland but despite efforts by staff to teach and encourage its ...

25 Oct 2024 at 16:15

National News

Dublin Zoo monitoring herd as two elephants die within days of one another

Dublin Zoo has announced the death of two elephants from the same virus within days of one another. In a statement the popular zoo said it was "heartbroken to announce the passing of Zinda, our beloved 7-year-old elephant, on July 7, due to ...

08 Jul 2024 at 08:25

National News

'Devastated' - Tragedy at Dublin Zoo as new hippo Ernie dies only two weeks after arrival

Dublin Zoo has sadly announced the sudden death of its newest arrival Ernie the hippopotamus, who had only recently arrived in Ireland at the end of April. Ernie had come to Dublin Zoo from the West Midlands Safari Park in England, and was ...

14 May 2024 at 12:35

Arts & Entertainment

Events in Ireland this winter: Dublin Zoo's 'Wild Lights' return date revealed

As it comes into the winter season in Ireland, there will be lots of events for the family to enjoy. "Winter in Dublin" will feature a lineup of events and activities that are becoming cherished traditions for people all over Ireland ...

24 Oct 2023 at 14:58

National News

Cheetah dies at zoo after short illness

A cheetah has died at Edinburgh Zoo despite attempts by vets to save her. Five-year-old Cleo had only arrived at the zoo on August 1 from Fota Wildlife Park, in Co Cork, Ireland. She died exactly two months later, on Tuesday, after ...

02 Oct 2024 at 16:52

National News

Dublin Zoo announce the passing of 'much loved' 44 year-old Orangutan Leonie

Dublin Zoo has announced the passing of "much loved" 44 year-old orangutan, Leonie. Leonie was a Northwest Bornean orangutan, and arrived at Dublin Zoo from Rotterdam Zoo in 1984. Read Next: 'Difficult time for staff' Enterprise ...

25 Apr 2025 at 08:07

National News

National: Dublin Zoo launches new survival centre to conserve Irish wildlife

Dublin Zoo has announced it will be launching a National Centre for Species Survival. The centre will see conservationists work to safeguard species in danger with their focus on Irish wildlife, working in conjunction with ...

07 Nov 2023 at 11:50

National News

'Incredibly intelligent, gentle and wise': Dublin Zoo mourn the death of orangutan Leonie

Dublin Zoo is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Leonie, their much-loved 44-year-old female Northwest Bornean orangutan. An iconic presence since her arrival from Rotterdam Zoo in 1984, Leonie was at the heart of ...

24 Apr 2025 at 16:45

Northern Ireland

Women seek home for 12ft by 11ft woollen map of Ireland

A 12ft by 11ft wool map of Ireland, which took four years of knitting and crocheting to complete, is in search of a new home to go on public display. A group of up to 18 women in Co Wicklow, consisting of skilled ...

15 Jul 2025 at 11:37

'Adorable' baby orangutan from Dublin Zoo moved to international monkey nursery

National News

'Adorable' - Baby orangutan from Dublin Zoo taken in by international monkey nursery

Dublin Zoo has bid a sad farewell to a baby orangutan which had become vulnerable after its mother had been unable to feed it, as it was moved to a monkey nursery in the UK. Sibu Junior was born on July 31 at ...

25 Oct 2024 at 17:22

National News

Second oldest gorilla in Europe celebrates 60th birthday at zoo in Ireland

The oldest gorilla in the UK is celebrating her 60th birthday at Belfast Zoo. Delilah, who has been at the zoo for more than 30 years, shot to fame in the 1970s when she starred in the BBC show Animal Magic ...

23 Sept 2023 at 09:47

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