Belfast Zoo
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What we established Belfast Zoo: the official site is belfastcity.gov.uk. Its tickets are sold on online.belfastcity.gov.uk, part of the same site. Its Wikidata entry, Q10686, names the same official site. Added to our site on .
What our tests checked We last tested the ticket link on : it answered over a secure connection and the page it opens offers tickets. That shows the link works; on its own, it does not prove who runs the site. We last read belfastcity.gov.uk for this page on .
If you buy zoo tickets online, you get a discount. These ticket prices are valid from 1 April 2026. … Gate ticket prices Admission · Without donation · With donation · Child (under four years) · Free · Free · Child (aged four to 16) · £8 · £8.25 · Concession for student and people over 60 years old · £8 · £8.25 · Adult (aged 17 years and over) · £16 · £16.50 · Family day ticket (Maximum two adults, three children) · £46.50 · £47 · Carer · Free · Free
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Belfast Zoo: address
Belfast Zoo Antrim Road Belfast County Antrim BT36 7PNOpen in Google Maps →✓ belfastcity.gov.uk/zoo/about-us/contact-us · 2026-10-11Belfast Zoo: opening hours
Zoo opening hours Sunday 27 September 2026 to Saturday 27 March 2027
Open 10am to 4pm Animal houses close at 3pm Last entry is at 2.30pm
Sunday 28 March 2027 to Sunday 26 September 2027
Open 10am to 6pm Animal houses close at 5pm Last entry is at 4.30pm
Belfast Zoo: closing days
We are open every day except 25 and 26 December.✓ belfastcity.gov.uk/zoo/opening-times · 2026-10-11Belfast Zoo: what should I know before visiting?
Storage lockers are available at the zoo’s Visitor Centre. A charge applies for using the lockers. Lockers are used at the visitor’s own risk and Belfast Zoo accepts no responsibility for loss or damage of belongings. Lockers cannot be used for storing your luggage overnight.✓ belfastcity.gov.uk/zoo/your-visit/facilities-in-the-zoo · 2026-10-11Belfast Zoo: how to get there
There are lots of bus routes to Belfast Zoo with a stop on the Antrim Road. Metro services 1A, 1C, 1D, 1E, 1F, 1G, 1J, 1K, 2A and 2B (for Antrim Road or Bellevue) depart from Donegall Place in Belfast city centre and stop on the Antrim Road opposite the Zoo entrance. When you get off the bus, you must walk approximately 500 metres to get to our Visitor Centre.✓ belfastcity.gov.uk/zoo/your-visit/getting-to-the-zoo · 2026-10-11Belfast Zoo: parking
We have free car parking onsite including over 300 spaces in the upper car park and 80 spaces in the lower car park. We have designated accessible parking bays located near the Visitor Centre entrance. We have an electronic vehicle charge point near the Visitor Centre entrance.✓ belfastcity.gov.uk/zoo/your-visit/facilities-in-the-zoo · 2026-10-11Belfast Zoo: is it wheelchair accessible?
Belfast Zoo is located on Cave Hill and some of the paths are located on steep gradients. The zoo map highlights areas of the zoo with higher gradients which can aid with planning your visit. … Visitors with accessibility requirements receive priority access into Belfast Zoo. If there is a queue at admissions on arrival, you can either follow signage for ‘fast track’ access or enter through the Zoovenir Shop where staff will give you access.✓ belfastcity.gov.uk/zoo/your-visit/accessibility-in-the-zoo · 2026-10-11Belfast Zoo: are dogs allowed?
Dogs are not allowed in Belfast Zoo. We only allow registered assistance dogs to enter the zoo.✓ belfastcity.gov.uk/zoo/your-visit/accessibility-in-the-zoo · 2026-10-11With over 500 animals, 100 species, and 55 acres to explore, find everything you need to have a ‘zooper’ visit to Belfast Zoo.