Report clears Dublin Zoo of all allegations of wrongdoing

In a statement reacting to the NPWS report, Dublin Zoo said: “The NPWS has unequivocally affirmed that the staff at Dublin Zoo are unwaveringly dedicated to the highest standards of animal welfare, ensuring the well-being and dignity of every animal in their care, both as individuals and as populations." File photo: Gareth Chaney/Collins

A report into allegations made by whistleblowers at Dublin Zoo has cleared the charity of all wrongdoing.

The National Parks and Wildlife Service carried out a new investigation into the claims of animal mistreatment, first raised by a whistleblower in 2022, and subsequently raised in the Dáil.