Description
Are you searching for an action-packed destination to satisfy every member of the family? Situated a short drive from the capital, this fantastic destination combines the high-speed thrills of an amusement park with the wonders of a diverse animal kingdom. As Ireland's only dedicated theme park and zoo, the venue delivers a full day of family entertainment across extensive acres of beautifully maintained grounds. It provides a perfect balance of junior areas for younger children alongside enormous adrenaline-pumping rollercoasters for teenagers and parents.
Planning your family budget is straightforward, as all standard admission passes grant you full-day access to the rides, zoo grounds, and live entertainment. All-Access entry prices start from £37 (€44) when purchasing online as an early bird rate, while standard on-the-day regular tickets cost up to £45 (€54). Younger adventurers under three years old enter completely free of charge, making it exceptionally good value for families traveling with toddlers.
If you are looking for the best place for a day out with family and kids, this massive amusement destination is a phenomenal choice. It blends interactive wildlife encounters and educational animal talks directly with some of Europe's most unique physical attractions. The park ensures that both active toddlers and seasoned thrill-seekers stay thoroughly engaged from morning until closing time.
Features
- Paid
- Host birthday parties: No
Features
Key Features
- Interactive Exhibits & Zoo Zones: Families can explore a diverse layout of modern animal enclosures, viewing rare birds, large carnivores, and primates up close.
- Sensory Play & Playgrounds: The grounds feature extensive physical climbing structures, dedicated toddler play spaces, and multi-tier active adventure zones.
- Educational Day Out: Experienced zookeepers deliver daily structured educational presentations and live talks at various unique animal habitats.
- Immersive Themed Worlds: Guests can wander through fully designed lands like Tír na nÓg, bringing local mythology and fantasy elements to life with deep storytelling.
Deep-Dive Highlights
- Na Fianna Force: As part of the newly designed Tír na nÓg area, this massive steel rollercoaster lets older children and parents prove their might as true warriors. It is an exceptional choice for thrill-seekers looking for smooth inversions and high-speed banking.
- Lemur Woods: This completely immersive walk-through habitat allows families to walk side-by-side with incredible, endangered ring-tailed lemurs. A child will love watching the curious animals hop between branches without any barriers or fences in the way.
- The Cú Chulainn Coaster: This iconic wooden rollercoaster remains a massive draw for brave kids and teenagers looking for a classic, bumpy adrenaline rush. It dominates the park's skyline and delivers a powerful, high-energy ride experience.
- Viking Voyage: This interactive water flume ride takes families out of an ancient village to take to the waves to plunder ancient Ireland. It is highly engaging for families who love dramatic drops, splashing water, and immersive historical set pieces.
- World of Raptors: This open-air arena holds spectacular daily live flying demonstrations featuring some of the world's most magnificent birds of prey. Kids will love seeing eagles, falcons, and owls swoop directly over the audience's heads.
Beyond the Main Attraction
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Ashbourne Community and Shopping: If you want to stretch your family day out into a full multi-day itinerary, the surrounding town of Ashbourne offers excellent amenities. Right down the road, parents can find local Irish pubs, family-friendly diners, and local hotels for overnight stays. For historic sight-seeing outside the park gates, the legendary Boyne Valley region is incredibly simple to reach, providing families with easy access to ancient Irish burial mounds and heritage castles.
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