We took the Luau (a train/tram) called the “Red Cow” to get to the Dublin Zoo. The tram let us off quite a ways from the entrance which required us to walk through the snow covered streets and park area for about fifteen minutes. By the time we got to the zoo we were told they would be closing early due to the blizzard conditions so we didn't get to see much -- but we were able to get a behind the scenes personal tour of the elephant house, which Paul said was amazing. The keepers use sand as a substrate which works really well to keep the exhibit clean. Their five elephants (three cows, two male juveniles) were very well fed and seemed to take in the snow quite well. The two juveniles/older babies followed us around -- very inquisitive! Due to the late hour of the day -- and the fact that most sidewalks had not been cleared of the snow, we saw only part of the zoo as we made our way back from elephants to the exit .
The zoo is in Phoenix Park, where Kat took pictures of Wellington Monument, similar in appearance to the Washington Monument. On the way home, we stopped at the CHQ Shopping Center again and checked out the Christmas Village. It's similar to the Christmas Market in Belfast with many vendors from all over Europe.
A feeding station inside the elephant facility at Dublin Zoo.
Part of the Christmas Village outside the CHQ Shopping Center.
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