All events

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

15 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.

Barnardo’s Big Toddle

2 June 2010

Bring your toddler to the zoo and help raise money for charity during this sponsored half-mile walk.

Dreamnight

4 June 2010

This exclusive charity event is for invited guests only.

Music in the Parks

6 June 2010

Enjoy a band performance in the zoo, part of Belfast City Council’s Music in the Parks programme.

Father’s Weekend

19 - 20 June 2010

Treat your dad to a Father’s Day with a difference by visiting the special fathers of the zoo.

Friends of the zoo Barbecue

25 June 2010

Help support the zoo by attending the Friends of the zoo annual barbecue.

Spook’s Teddy Bears’ Picnic

26 June 2010

Help us celebrate our Andean bear’s 16th birthday by coming to our teddy bear’s picnic. Join us between 11.30am and 1.30pm

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.

It receives more than 295,000 visitors a year.

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