Here’s the first look at the new Zoorassic section in Dublin Zoo

We cannot wait to visit.

Zoorassic World has officially opened at Dublin Zoo. The brand new section, which allows visitors to explore the world of dinosaurs and reptiles, opened its doors on Friday. Zoorassic World is home to Dublin Zoo’s living reptiles which comprises of 12 species including, West African crocodiles, a king rat snake, a forest dragon, a green tree python, a turquoise dwarf gecko and many others. Many of the living reptiles found there are part of international breeding programmes for endangered species. Within Zoorassic World, the centre-piece is Stan, a life-size replica fossil skeleton of a male adult Tyrannosaurus rex that lived 65 million years ago. Stan is 3.7 metres high, 12.2 metres in length and weighs between 8 and 9 tonnes. Other replica dinosaur skeletons include a Velociraptor, Oviraptor, Anhanguera, an Archaeopteryx, plus life-sized replicas of a Galapagos tortoise and a Komodo dragon. There's also an opportunity for kids to learn and explore the dinosaur world. Zoorassic World is now open for exploring and a keeper talk will take place daily at 12pm. Speaking about Zoorassic World, Leo Oosterweghel, Director of Dublin Zoo, said:

“We are extremely excited to launch Zoorassic World and couldn’t be prouder of this project. Our vision was inspired by the interests of our younger visitors. Many very talented people worked on the project, from the restoration team to the dinosaur, animal and plant experts. The opening of Zoorassic World is another milestone on our journey to continue to develop Dublin Zoo into a world-class zoo and provide an excellent visitor experience. Our goal is to inspire and educate visitors on the fascinating world of reptiles.”