All events

Student Month

1 - 28 February 2010

Students who buy one adult admission to the zoo during February will receive a second admission free!

Valentine’s Day – Your Perfect Partner

13 - 14 February 2010

Love is in the air as our animals celebrate St Valentine’s Day.

Chinese New Year

15 - 21 February 2010

Celebrate Chinese New Year at Belfast Zoo with a special trail around the zoo.

Mother’s Day

14 March 2010

Treat your mum to a Mother’s Day with a difference by visiting the special mothers of the zoo.

Reptile Display

20 - 21 March 2010

Learn more about the zoo’s reptile population which includes animals such as bearded dragons and geckos.

Old Zoo Tour

27 March 2010

Discover the history of Belfast Zoo during a special guided tour of the old zoo site.

Easter Extravaganza

2 - 6 April 2010

Join us for one of our most popular times of the year as our animals celebrate Easter.

Annual Photo Competition launch

12 April 2010

Our Annual Photographic Competition challenges budding and amateur photographers to take a picture of our animals during a visit to the zoo.

Special Senses Day

23 April 2010

A guided tour of the zoo for those who are deaf or who have a hearing impairment.

Baby Boom

24 April - 2 May 2010

Say hello to some of our most recent arrivals during this special trail around the zoo.

African Culture Day

3 May 2010

Celebrate African culture with a day of dancing, singing and storytelling.

Jenny’s Birthday

8 May 2010

Celebrate Jenny the elephant’s 50th birthday with a range of fun activities.

Birds of Prey Display

22 - 23 May 2010

Discover the natural skills of the zoo’s birds of prey during this special event.

Let’s Go Batty

22 May 2010

Find out more about Northern Ireland’s native bat population on this night walk around the zoo.

Our animals

Belfast Zoo is home to more than 1,200 animals and 140 different species.

The majority of our animals are in danger in their natural habitat.

About the zoo

Belfast Zoo opened in 1934 and is one of Northern Ireland's top attractions.

In 2009, we will celebrate our 75th birthday.

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