Belfast Zoo
Zoo Belfast Zoo, Antrim Rd, Belfast, Newtownabbey BT36 7PN, United Kingdom:
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Address: Antrim Rd, Belfast, Newtownabbey BT36 7PN, United Kingdom
Website: belfastzoo.co.uk
Phone number: +44 28 9077 6277
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Latitude: 54.6577821Longitude: -5.9436657
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reviews
lily chavis
Nice, but like every zoo you feel a lot of sympathy towards the animals. Some of them look really sad. Was also concerned as the “zookeepers” when they looked at the bear enclosure said “where are they?”. There was also peacocks and some other animals on the loose but you were never in danger.
8 months ago
ali vee
The most reasonably priced zoo that I've been too. A large selection of animals but possibly let down in the way current animals are advertised.
A lot of works going on on this visit so most birds enclosures were not on display. This added to some inconsistencies in signage for animal exhibits, there are no tigers currently.
Understanding that at a zoo you may not see all animals is fine though most windows tend to have awkward reflections that make it very hard to see the animals if there are obvious, added to some displays having thorn bushes in front of them.
The keepers are definitely what is a real highlight, getting an insight into the relationship they have with the animals and how they behave was fancinating.
A good day out and really serving the purpose of displaying the challenges animals face and what we need to do to stop increasing the risks.
4 months ago
Laura Maldonado
This is a great place to go see a bunch of abimals. Feeding times may vary. The food is reasonable and yummy! Very family friendly and easily accessible by bus
4 months ago
Wanda Torres
Brill zoo aswell as park and lovely surroundings for a picnic.
1 month ago
Tim Fox
Lovely to see the local Zoo get re-vamped. Great parking, plenty of toilets (although these could do with being cleaned more regularly). Plenty of food with the introduction of a new cafe The Lion's Den (although for a business marketed at Children it would be wise to look at your allergy options and make the information a bit clearer for customers) highlight had to be the new park!! And talks with the zoo keepers.
3 months ago
David Patterson
Really good value and lots to see. They've done a great job with the one way system ensuring you can get round the zoo without missing anything. Numbers are restricted so it doesn't feel overcrowded. It's a good workout too!
10 months ago
Madison Harris
It was a bit of miserable day so we weren't sure what to expect, but it was actually the most active we've seen some of the animals.The Giraffes were actually chasing the ostriches which was hilarious. The staff were very friendly and helpful. We had a nice meal in the cafe afterwards.
2 months ago
Joseph Quill
Had a great time here yesterday. It's a small-scale zoo but packs in alot with the space it has. Would recommend for anyone looking for a nice few hours to kill.
3 months ago
Angela Sullivan
not abel to get clos enuf to aminals to get decent photos on my camera phone
4 months ago
Sue Stricktland
Nice place for family holidays..
4 months ago
Erica Cannon
Very nice place a lot animals
8 months ago
Richard Henry
Belfast zoo seems to gets poorer every time I go. I love animals but it's difficult to see them through the often dirty glass windows. Missed out on the tigers due to covid & the elephant house was closed. Nice walk up the mountain with some lovely animals. Not a very thrilling or interactive zoo.
8 months ago
Jaimeson Sousa
Not a big zoo.. not worth the money. Go there if you haven't seen any exotic animals in your life.
10 months ago
Jeannette Decicco
Love Belfast Zoo. It is operating a one way system in these strange time. It works very well, as you don't miss any animals. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Well done Belfast Zoo.
9 months ago
brandon greer
On busy days ie Easter etc you can book online the day BEFORE your visit but not on the day of your visit . If you visit the zoo more than twice a year a zoo membership is worth buying and it also is valid for some zoos in Scotland and England
1 day ago
Aykut Ugur
Really enjoy going to belfast zoo, thoroughly enjoy seeing all the animals and spending some family time together outside. Lovely zoo keepers always happy to have a chat. Favourite attraction was the bear!
5 months ago
Pinja Rovamo
Due to Covid restrictions we had to pre book our tickets. This ensured the Zoo was very quiet, with few other visitors. You didn't feel crowded at any of the enclosures and could take your time. I wouldn't recommend taking very young children as the one way system in place is almost entirely up hill (except for the lion enclosure on the way out). It is steep and even with push chairs can be challenging, also some of the viewing barriers are not suitable for children unless you hold them up to see the animals. Fun day out, with a fantastic playground too and decent value for money.
6 months ago
Marilyn Gault
Nice place to hangout with family. You would get to see giraffes, Zebras, ostrich, peacocks, limurs, different monkey species, sea lions, penguins, different beautiful birds, capybara, elephant, etc. Clean and green place with pleasant atmosphere
3 months ago
Matt Stearns
Lovely zoo to walk around though very hilly. A reasonable selection of animals. Would be nice if they brought back the polar bears.
1 day ago
Gary S
Such a beautiful place. The animals were all eating while we were there. It was great for the kids and the views of the country side are breathtaking.
9 months ago
Melanin Swrl
Great day our and with less people allowed in now to ensure social distancing we enjoyed it more than previous visits. Easier to see the animals without people trying to push past
9 months ago
Avinash Prakash
Animals were great
You might learn a few things about your favourite animals!
Family friendly - just great for a family day out.
School trip friendly - great for a school trip
Overall, a good zoo
11 months ago
Alex Griffin
Great for a day out park for the kids was excellent lots to see and do zoo keepers very informative well kept and tidy
3 days ago
Myah Ricchiardi
Easily spend a few hours here having a nice dander about, rain, hail or shine. The place is incredibly clean and tidy.
I go atleast once a year and it never gets old.
2 months ago
Julia Geraci
Really enjoyed the visit. Animals look so happy and their welfare is obviously the priority.
8 months ago
nick lid
Kids love it, even the rain didn’t dampen ur spirits! Go, take a picnic, give yourself a few hours, and enjoy!
2 days ago
Keillani Chamberlain
Most animals were cooperative. Great place for someone who loves a camera like me.
7 months ago
Kristy Biddix
Steep walk, but is worth the effort. Animals do look very well looked after. Good variety of animals.
9 months ago
Jerry Carrubba
Some of the enclosures are a bit depressing and the animals look a bit neglected but then others have been upgraded and look good. A nice day out for the kids in all of us but give yourself plenty of time, there's a lot of walking and a lot of uphill trekking. You'd need more than 2 hrs, it's really hard to find your way around and in my opinion could do with signposts everywhere as maps are hard to follow there's a lot of hidden nooks and crannies and easy to miss stuff!
2 months ago
Plushy Unicorn
kids had a great day , despite the rain , glad to see the zoo opened again.
11 months ago
Dave Rothamer
Just love the zoo, especially on a nice day
6 months ago
Grace Alexander
It's ok. good day out , needs a cash injection
6 months ago
MeDiUM
Very friendly place and kept very well but unfortunately it can't hold a candle to the vastly superior Dublin Zoo. Certainly in need of some serious investment !
1 week ago
Colleen Greer
One of Northern Irelands best tourist attractions and new attractions are being added all the time. Great for young and old alike. My son and I are regular visitors.
6 months ago
Erik Roman
Great day out. Kids enjoyed seeing the meercats. Park was good aswell.
10 months ago
Michele Cole
The best Zoo I've visited!
All the different animals are so happy looking and very friendly (but obviously - wild)! All enclosures are very spacious and exceptionally clean. The zoo is clearly catering very well for all the various animals.
The zookeepers are very friendly and informative.
The zoo is situated on a mountain, so be prepared for a good hike. However, there is no shortage of rest stops with picnic benches and shelter.
If you're a lover of animals, this is a must place to visit.
2 months ago
Jerry henri
Fantastic family service great place for your family
6 months ago
Taylor Bishop
Beautiful weather brought all the animals out. In all my years of going to Belfast Zoo I have never seen so many animals.
4 months ago
Gilbert Sackey
Nice and clean place but some of the animal enclosures could do with a bit of TLC, most of the animals were not out and the bird enclosures were over run by pigeons & seagulls
2 days ago
Aaron Staytrue
I have mixed feelings about the zoo. I like to see the animals but hate that they are in prison. Ethics aside, they do seem well cared for. The zoo is located on a hill so the route can be steep and the walk would not suit everyone. The is a cafe at the top and on the way out and there are several spots where you can stop for a picnic. It's expensive with an adult ticket costin £13. Free audio tours are available.
2 days ago
Stanley Jones
First of all it must be said if you get the bus here be prepared for a good five min walk up a steep hill, this would not be good for prams of wheelchairs, get a cab here or drive if you're a keen walker, infact the zoo itself is a hill so get your comfy walking shoes on people!
Enclosures were spread out, the signage and maps were often wrong or misleading and some animals that they stated did not exist in the zoo anymore.
The cafe here was very limited menu wise, and unless you're having chips vegetarian and vegan optipns very limited, was not impressed by the food here at all.
Plenty of animals to see however so don't let this put you off
8 months ago
Bethanee Hodge
Brilliant day out. Up close to all the animals. Definitely will be back
1 month ago
John Ferrante
Had a great family day out, some parts needing attention and not all animals out. Great park for kids. Entrance staff and entrance tea room staff very friendly. However, cafe at the top of the park on hill was filthy and staff need to be trained in hygiene regards to touching face and hair then cups and food. Overall cafe was so bad we decided to not eat in it. This was disappointing as the rest of the zoo was a great day out.
2 months ago
Miguel Gonzalez
One of the best place to visit in Belfast. Closer to the Belfast castle. Awesome location.. Looks like the real jungle than a zoo. Kids would love the place and variety of animals.
2 days ago
Angela Carsley
What a fantastic place to take your family .Well set out and very safe the staff was fantastic
6 months ago
Kip Holt
Great day out with the kids. The animals seemed happy and not stuck in stereotype behaviour and the facilities were great, especially the extensive play park
2 days ago
Chrissy Lindsay
It's a nice zoo, but some of the enclosures seem quite small
1 day ago
Jon Aird
I was not happy going to this zoo it has seriously fallen since i was a child enclosures are to small. There must of been at least 12 giraffe shoved into one small Enclosure not good enough. Not to mention admission price is dear and most of the animals were not present as we walked around there were signs saying enclosures where under repair and so the animals had been taken in etc lions were in elephants and giraffes were in sun bear was pregnant so was in. Thats fine just dont charge full price if that is the case. Its a shame because it sits on cave hill in beautiful part of belfast!! Animals need better enclosures!!
8 months ago
Roopanshu Khanna
Great walks in the adjacent Cavehill Country Park but the future of the zoo itself really has to be considered. It remains popular with children but no matter how much money is spent here it will never be a world class zoo.
10 months ago
Anna Taylor
Amazing place, by far the best zoo out there, animals are so happy and well looked after with keepers loving there job, we were chatting with the lion keeper on our visit and he really loves his job, great place
8 months ago
