Ciarán McMahon
IrelandzookeeperMale8.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Ciarán McMahon is a team leader at Dublin Zoo who has dedicated many years to caring for orangutans, including Leonie, whom he met in 1995. He described Leonie as a cornerstone of the zoo's orangutan family and a beloved matriarch, known for her intelligence and gentle nature.
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Ciaran McMahon, a team leader at the zoo, said the two are settling in extremely well.
Dublin Zoo welcomes giant anteaters and six-banded armadillo – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2026-07-22
Ireland· 2026-07-22
Ciarán McMahon, the Dublin Zoo team leader, expressed how much the orangutan Leonie meant to the zoo staff.
‘Intelligent, gentle’ orangutan who has been in Dublin Zoo since 1984 dies – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2025-04-24
Ireland· 2025-04-24
