Welcome to Belfast Zoological Gardens

New arrivals

We're celebrating the arrival of Peppa pig's six Tamworth piglets!

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Zoo membership

Please bring supporting details with you when you take out or renew your membership. For more details, visit our Membership page or call us on 028 9077 6277.

The animals

Looking for an animal or species?
Click on the first letter of its name to find out more.

Red squirrel

We're home to one of Northern Ireland's most iconic native species, the red squirrel. Taisie, Shesk and Oisin arrived at Belfast Zoo in 2012 and have moved into red squirrel nook, a new interactive and educational exhibit. They will form the first NI breeding project for this species.

Penguins

Breeding programmes

What we're doing to help animals in danger.

Vet looking after an animal

Animal care

Discover how we care for our animals

Moloch gibbon

Conservation projects

How you can help protect endangered species

Support the zoo

Fun Zoo

Plan your visit

What's on at the zoo?

Opening hours

April - September
Monday to Friday- 10am to 6pm
Saturday and Sunday - 10am to 7pm
Last admission - 5pm
Animal houses close at 6pm
Zoovenir Shop closes at 6pm

Admission prices

Adult (18+) - £10.50
Child (four to 17) - £5.25
Child under four - Free
Seniors - £5.25

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Getting to the zoo

Belfast Zoo is located on Antrim Road in north Belfast, just off the M2 motorway. We are 15 minutes from Belfast city centre by car and are easy to reach by bus or train.

Getting to Belfast Zoo

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