Opening hours

Grant's zebras

Belfast Zoo is open at the following times:

Summer (April 1 to September 30)

  • 10am to 7pm daily
  • Last admission is 5pm
  • Animal houses close at 6pm.

The Ark Café and confectionery kiosk close at 5.30pm.

The Zoovenir Shop closes at 6pm on weekdays and 7pm on weekends.

Winter (October 1 to March 31)

  • 10am to 4pm daily
  • Last admission is 2.30pm
  • Animal houses close at 3.30pm.

The Zoovenir Shop closes at 4pm. The Ark Café closes at 3.30pm.

The confectionery kiosk is closed from October to March.

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 300,000 visitors a year.

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