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Dust off your cobwebs and join us for our fang-tastic 'Boo at the Zoo' event, returning on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 October.
Our Winter opening hours are now in place!
We are pleased to celebrate another successful red panda breeding year with the birth of baby Tango, our third cub to parents Vixen and Chris!
Carnfunnock Country Park is to become a haven for red squirrels as the furry friends are reintroduced from Belfast Zoo in a bid to boost local population numbers.
Belfast Zoo has recently been awarded a silver award from professional body BIAZA (British & Irish Association of Zoos & Aquariums) for their dedication to red squirrel conservation.
Belfast Zoo is delighted to offer a number of photography workshops in partnership with Jessops Academy.
1 October - 31 March Monday to Sunday 10am - 4pm Last admission: 2.30pm
Animal houses closes: 3.30pm Zoovenir shop closes: 4pm
Meet your learning objectives.
Find out the prices for our educational services.
Meet our team, including keepers and animals.
Discover our services for each age groups.
Our team is happy to discuss your needs.
Let us bring the zoo to you.
Date: 19 Oct 2019
Join Jessops award-winning Level 1 photography course for complete beginners in the u...
Date: 26 Oct 2019 - 27 Oct 2019
Join Belfast Zoo for the award-winning spooktacular Halloween event with fang-tastic ...
Date: 14 Dec 2019 - 15 Dec 2019
Hop on your sleigh and visit us this Christmas for a unique festive experience!...
Some of the fun ways to get involved and support your zoo.
Friends of the zoo
Volunteer and join the fun.
Birthday parties
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