Inspectors raise concerns over animal welfare at Dublin Zoo

Dublin Zoo is currently the subject of an investigation into serious allegations of animal mistreatment, which were made by a whistleblower in a protected disclosure earlier this year. Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins

Officials from the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) raised a series of concerns regarding animal welfare at Dublin Zoo following their most recent inspection, newly obtained documents have revealed.

The popular attraction is currently the subject of an investigation into serious allegations of animal mistreatment, which were made by a whistleblower in a protected disclosure earlier this year.