Belfast Zoo

Swing by with your ‘little monkeys’ for a ZOOPER day out Belfast Zoological Gardens is located in North Belfast on the slopes of Cave Hill. This unique location provides unrivalled views across Belfast Lough with only a 15 minute drive from the city centre. The 55 acre site is home to more than 130 species, many of which are facing increasing dangers in their natural habitats. The zoo carries out vital conservation work, both in Northern Ireland and around the world, taking part in global and collaborative breeding programmes which help to ensure the future survival of species under threat. Meet the animals: Asian elephants and Rothschild’s giraffe herd Barbary lion pride and Sumatran tigers California sea lions and penguins Ring-tailed lemurs and crowned sifakas Western lowland gorillas, chimpanzees and Moloch gibbons Goodfellow’s tree kangaroo Andean bears and Malayan sun bears Red panda Linne’s two-toed sloth Giant anteaters Malayan tapirs Native species including red squirrels, barn owls and Irish black honeybee The reptile and amphibian house

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Opening times

We are open every day except 25 and 26 December. We recommend booking online.
2 October to 2 April - Last entry is at 14:30
3 April to 1 October - Last entry is at 16.30

Winter
Starting 02/10/2023
Finishing 02/04/2024
Monday: Open from 10:00 to 16:00
Tuesday: Open from 10:00 to 16:00
Wednesday: Open from 10:00 to 16:00
Thursday: Open from 10:00 to 16:00
Friday: Open from 10:00 to 16:00
Saturday: Open from 10:00 to 16:00
Sunday: Open from 10:00 to 16:00
BankHoliday: Open

Summer
Starting 03/04/2024
Finishing 01/10/2024
Monday: Open from 10:00 to 18:00
Tuesday: Open from 10:00 to 18:00
Wednesday: Open from 10:00 to 18:00
Thursday: Open from 10:00 to 18:00
Friday: Open from 10:00 to 18:00
Saturday: Open from 10:00 to 18:00
Sunday: Open from 10:00 to 18:00
BankHoliday: Open

Winter
Starting 02/10/2024
Finishing 02/04/2025
Monday: Open from 10:00 to 16:00
Tuesday: Open from 10:00 to 16:00
Wednesday: Open from 10:00 to 16:00
Thursday: Open from 10:00 to 16:00
Friday: Open from 10:00 to 16:00
Saturday: Open from 10:00 to 16:00
Sunday: Open from 10:00 to 16:00
BankHoliday: Open

Summer
Starting 03/04/2025
Finishing 01/10/2025
Monday: Open from 10:00 to 18:00
Tuesday: Open from 10:00 to 18:00
Wednesday: Open from 10:00 to 18:00
Thursday: Open from 10:00 to 18:00
Friday: Open from 10:00 to 18:00
Saturday: Open from 10:00 to 18:00
Sunday: Open from 10:00 to 18:00
BankHoliday: Open

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https://online.belfastcity.gov.uk/zootickets/default.aspx

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See https://www.belfastcity.gov.uk/zoo/prices for prices