Belfast Zoological Gardens

(Source: Belfast Tourism Board)

Belfast Zoological Gardens is home to more than 140 species of animal, many of which are in danger in their natural habitat.

As one of the oldest visitor attractions in Northern Ireland, many visitors have fond memories of visiting the gardens, which have been home to the animals since 1934. Belfast Zoo is now a leading and award-winning visitor attraction in Northern Ireland, with more than 300,000 visitors each year.

Popular attractions include the Asian elephants, Rothschild's giraffes, California sea lions, penguins, apes, Malayan tapirs, giant anteater, Malayan sun bears, Visayan warty pigs, Goodfellow's tree kangaroo, red-backed bearded sakis, crowned sifaka and Sumatran tigers.

Ticket Prices

Adult (17yrs+): £13.00

Child (4-16yrs): £6.50

Child (under 4yrs): Free

Family (2 adults and 3 children): £35

Concession (students and 60yrs+): £6.50

Opening Hours

Summer

• 10am to 6pm daily

• Last admission is 5pm

• Animal houses close at 6pm

• The Zoovenir Shop closes at 6pm

• The Zoo closes at 6pm

Winter

• 10am to 4pm daily

• Last admission is 2.30pm

• Animal houses close at 3pm

• The Zoovenir Shop closes at 4pm

The zoo runs a regular programme of special events through the year including events suitable for visitors with accessibility requirements.

Address

Antrim Road,

Belfast

BT36 7PN