They've launched a 'Save Dublin Zoo' fundraising campaign.
Dublin Zoo is warning it faces permanent closure next Spring unless it gets financial support.
The zoo says that half a million euro is needed every month just to feed the animals.
The facility is currently closed due to Covid-19 restrictions with estimates suggesting it has lost out on eight million euro of potential revenue in 2020.
In light of this, people are being asked to donate or adopt an animal in order to 'Save Dublin Zoo'.
Launching the fundraising campaign Director of Dublin Zoo, Dr Christoph Schwitzer, said: "We are in serious financial difficulty because of Covid-19 and are launching the Save Dublin Zoo campaign to raise much needed funds to help care for the animals here at the zoo.
"We understand this is a challenging time for everyone, so we are asking people to only give what they can every donation counts no matter the size.
"We have relied on our emergency cash reserves to remain open when allowed, but even then, visitor number restrictions due to social distancing have made it near impossible to generate enough revenue to just break even.
"Without financial support, we are facing an uncertain future and may have to close."
You can learn more about the fundraising campaign here.
