Dublin - Zoological Gardens

To the right of Dublin's Main Road, which runs in a straight line through Phoenix Park, are the People's Garden, the Zoological Gardens noted for its successful breeding of lions, a polo ground, the residence of the President of the Irish Republic and previously of the Viceroy (by Nathaniel Clements, 1751-54), and the Apostolic Nunciature. To the left of the road are the huge obelisk of the Wellington Monument (200ft/60m high, by Sir Robert Smirke, 1817), an eyecatching landmark for visitors coming from the city, followed by various sports grounds, the residence of the United States Ambassador and, at the far end, the Ordnance Survey Office. On the south side of the park is St Mary's Hospital, with a chapel designed by Cooley (1771).

Dublin Zoo is the third oldest public zoo in the world. It has 30 acres of colorful gardens and a variety of wild animals and tropical birds from around the world. Favorite features include the new Pet Care area and the train ride around the zoo.