Belfast Zoo
Belfast Zoo and its collection
Belfast Zoological Gardens, opened in 1934, is a zoo in Belfast, County Antrim, United Kingdom.
The 55-acre site occupies the north-eastern flank of Cavehill above the Antrim Road and holds more than 1,200 animals across 140 species. With over 300,000 visitors a year, it is among the region's leading paid attractions.
History
The zoo opened in 1934, making it Ireland's second-oldest behind Dublin Zoo of 1831. Its origins trace to the horse-drawn and steam tram services that carried passengers out to Whitewell and Glengormley, a line taken over in 1911 by Belfast Corporation, now the city council.
Exhibits
An on-site farm keeps pygmy goats, Shetland ponies, miniature donkeys, rabbits and Norfolk Grey chickens.
Things to do
Things to do include Zoomobile, Zoo audio tour and The Zoo Express.
What the venue says
- the Monkey Walk
- Lake Walk
- Hill Walk
- The Treetop Tearoom is open Monday to Sunday from 11.30am to 2.30pm. It offers a selection of hot and cold food, drinks and snacks, with sit-in dining available.
- Belfast Zoo provides completely free car parking for visitors.
Images of Belfast Zoo
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Kenneth Allen , CC-BY-SA-2.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Kenneth Allen , CC-BY-SA-2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Opening hours
Mar 29-Sep 26 Mo-Su 10:00-18:00; Sep 27-Mar 27 Mo-Su 10:00-16:00; Dec 25-26 off
As published by the venue; we could not read it into a timetable.
Admission
| Ticket Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Adults (Gate Purchase) | 16.00 GBP |
| Children/Concessions (Gate Purchase) | 8.00 GBP |
Facilities
- Accessible toilets
- Disability admission concession
- Mobility equipment loan
- Parking
- On-site dining
- Guided tour
Exhibitions & events
No upcoming events
No temporary exhibitions or scheduled public events are published for Belfast Zoo at this time.
Accreditation
Location & map
Antrim RoadBelfast
United Kingdom
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Frequently asked questions
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Animals
Photographs show each species in general. They were not taken at Belfast Zoo.
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giant anteaters
Exhibits
- Rainforest House
- the Lion's Den
- the Monkey House
- a Bird Park