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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Luis Carrillo
Most of the enclosures were closed but they still charged full price, complete rip off.
1 month ago
trent seitz
Lovely wee zoo but the hedges etc are high meaning that young children or wheelchair users are unable to see into some enclosures properly. Viewing areas may have had to be altered due to one way system currently in place.Good Covid measures in places. Very steep hills would be difficult for those with limited mobility.
10 months ago
Omobola David
Very hilly zoo so for less abled may be an issue. Elephants did not look overly happy in their enclosure.
Could do with some updating, parts looking very shabby.
2 months ago
Cody Alvarado
New one way system works really well. Great and friendly staff. Highly recommended
1 month ago
Andrea Schnell
An all-round great zoo with nice views of Belfast, be sure to go on a dry day but it's brilliant for kids with a new education centre that'll answer all their questions.
3 months ago
Gopi Nath
Its one of the oldest zoo in UK wherein animals have been brought from different parts of world. Good to see tamarin tapir lemurs all in one place.
9 months ago
konstantinov
Given that covid restrictions are in place they are doing a great job and you get to still see a lot of the animals.
8 months ago
Marjory Bastian
If it's your first time here don't judge it too quickly. The bottom part by the entrance is a bit odd because they have something like a squirrel habitat and it's hard to see. Walk up the hill and you'll see some really great enclosures for the animals.
6 months ago
Mo Hammond
Very good day, think my partner enjoyed it more than myself and our son though ????
One way system is good with most people sticking to it and the booking system only allows a limited number of people in. This seems to keep the numbers manageable, ice-cream van at the park and the restaurant is open to.
Well worth a visit.
11 months ago
spundylox holmes
Seeing all the beautiful animals and it was fun ..
10 months ago
Mario G
Great day out and kids loved it, brilliant play park
5 months ago
Andre Webb
This Zoo is a workout! Be prepared for a hike as the zoo is located on Cavehill and has some steep paved trails. Very beautiful location and a great variety of the usual suspects, i.e. Zebras, Giraffes, Elephants.
They also have some animals I have never seen at zoos on my travels around the US, and Central America, i.e. Red Pandas, Red Fox.
We arrived early in the day and in January, so many animals were still staying warm in their hay beds. Id recommend coming a little later when it has warmed up.
One downside was most the glass was very dirty making it difficult to see the animals with any sort of glare.
One positive note about the off season visit, is within 2 hours of walking around the entire zoo, we only saw 2 other groups of people. Very peaceful and the animals seemed to be more alert to our presence versus normal zoo situations with too many people and kids tapping on the glass.
4 months ago
Candy Stone
I have visited this zoo many times, if your an animal lover like myself this is a must go, although the cleanliness of some the animals' facilities are in need of some updating or a good clean. Part from that it's a lovely day out for everyone.
11 months ago
Ron Hampton
Been a few years since we last visited. A lot of the enclosures very overgrown couldn't view the penguins though the underwater window as water was murky and glass quite green. Wasps everywhere which you expect in August but still unpleasant. Overall an ok day out the girls enjoyed seeing the different animals just not all the hills they had to climb but that was just them being lazy. On that note there is a buggy type vehicle which was taking people about but only seen it once in quite a few hours.
3 months ago
Kelly Ayers
A zoo based upon conservation of animals covering a vast area. Well laid out site with lots to see. Only downside is the hills. Some are very steep although there are plenty of rest areas around the zoo.Treetop cafe offers snacks and refreshments at the very top of the site. Highly recommended.
6 months ago
veronica Arguijo
Can spend 2-3 hrs in a day. Little hiking as well. Not much animals, but kids will enjoy
1 month ago
Katelyn Jefferies
Great place for the whole family. Lots of wildlife to see and enjoy and the souvenir photos are a bargin! Thank you Belfast Zoo
5 months ago
Robin Photography
The new one way system is very well done and the place was very clean. The face mask rule isn't enforced but highly recommended inside.
We were told that the chimp and gorilla enclosures were closed but people were still entering making us believe that they were not. We were still unsure if they were open or closed.
The wasps are still a problem which makes this a three star more than anything. They have tried to stem the tide of the beasts with wasp traps but they still circle everywhere.
Overall it is still a good experience and a fantastic walk/workout but I would find it a lot more enjoyable without having to run from wasps every few metres
9 months ago
Yuhe Cui
Good zoo. Some restrictions due to Covid. Would recommend.
8 months ago
Thomas Sosebee
Not a bad zoo as far as zoos go. I still feel sorry for the animals. Especially any with slight intelligence. Very hilly. Was a work out pushing my Dad around. Even dropped him once ????
4 months ago
JB
Although there were a few areas not open, I am still giving 5 Star's. It's not the fault of the zoo; measures are put in place to keep customers and staff safe due to the current Covid situation.
We felt very happy that the zoo was a safe place due to all the procedures that were put in place: a one way system, some indoor places closed and cafés offering take-a-way service. The restroom facilities were attended to regularly and were clean.
To make sure the zoo is not too crowded and to prevent people being turned away if it does, you do have to book in advance before your visit; we booked the day before. You have time slots in which to arrive so they don't have everybody turning up at the same time and a crowd of people walking around together! The one way system ensures you don't miss anything (they should keep it for those who want to see everything and not accidentally miss anything out!)
We had a super day.
7 months ago
Steven Peterson
A great day out, not a cheap day out lol, nice facilities and large enclosures staff are friendly and knowledgable £13 for an adult £6.50 for child under 4 go free, they do a family ticket for £35 , as I said not cheap, it’s all uphill so a good workout could see issues if you were requiring a wheelchair as it’s a steep gradient. What can I say lots of animals kids loved it plenty of picnic tables a nice way to spend the day.
2 weeks ago
Sandra Dowdy
Excellent value. A wonderful variety of exhibits and the animals seem well looked after. Extreme gradient on the hills so be prepared!
4 months ago
Nicholas morey
Love seeing the animals, staff were friendly. A bit hilly but, sure, the views are worth it and you can say you've walked up the Cave Hill
2 months ago
Jed Servida
Good Zoo. Built on the side of a mountain so might be difficult for older people to get to the very top.
Belfast Zoo is one of the top fee-paying visitor attractions in Northern Ireland, receiving more than 300,000 visitors a year. Located in north Belfast, the zoo's 55-acre (22 ha) site is home to more than 1,200 animals and 140 species.
The majority of the animals in Belfast Zoo are in danger in their natural habitat. The zoo carries out important conservation work and takes part in over 90 European and international breeding programmes which help to ensure the survival of many species under threat.
2 weeks ago
Daisy Goh
An ideal day out for families couples or even as a lone visitor.Excellent vfm & really friendly helpful staff.
4 months ago
Angela Quarles
Great zoo but some areas the path can be challenging but great place
2 weeks ago
Jim Wilson
Really well organised visit to the zoo. A lot of work and effort has gone in to making reopening possible. Well done!
10 months ago
ameer hawa
Perfect place for nice walk :)
5 months ago
Andy L
Brilliant day out for the family !!
3 months ago
Dee Zee
Great day out for the family! Definitely a workout as the zoo is on a hill, bring a picnic as drinks and ice creams are ridiculously over priced!
3 months ago
Mike Ripley
Great day out plenty to see
8 months ago
Mary Arnold
Loved it but hill is a bit of a climb
1 month ago
Melody Sander
Absolutley love Belfast zoo, we took our 1 year old son and he loved seeing all of the animals especially the monkeys
9 months ago
Matthew Langston
I am only giving three stars because I'm on my way home with two distraught children because the Zoos gift shop was closed early. It was a trip out for my daughters 11th birthday tomorrow. We enjoyed seeing all the animals that we could see and loved the fact that it was a one way system. We were able to see without people pushing in front.
The closing of the shop was the only downfall as my kids couldnt get anything with birthday money or pocket money.
4 days ago
Pat McMorran
Fantastic day out for adulys and kids. Each animal is explained in detail from where they come from, what they eat etc. Toilets, picinic areas & a brilliant park & eateries.
Staff are fantastic & willing to help & answer questions.
2 weeks ago
Ekaterina Fradkina
Went to the zoo today 17.10.2020 all animal housing were closed also bottom cafe closed top cafe only selling a few things at very expensive prices 2 pounds for a disgusting sausage roll and 2.80 for watered-down coffee hardly any animals on display and they charged us FULL PRICE absolute disgrace will never be back what a waste of time and money grandchildren we're very disappointed cant believe they get away with this service no wonder anyone wants to go to belfast zoo its a mickey mouse joke
8 months ago
Hayden Jaynes
Fantastic day even in the rain
3 months ago
Jamie Gottshall
Good selection of animals. The Chimpanzee and Gorilla keeper talks were very good, though the penguin and sealion ones were just feeding, not talks as advertised. The sealion feed was entertaining though. The youngest gorilla is an absolute star, seeking the limelight and hamming it up, she was great fun.
Most of the animals were in good sized enclosures. The only ones that made me uncomfortable were for the big cats, and the Eagles. However, even the lions looked happy.
Be aware, the sight is very hilly.
4 months ago
Stephanie Smeekens
You will see the wild beauty.And you will learne to love the nature..o my god its so quite...so dreaming paths..you 5hink that you are in another word????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????❤
5 months ago
Arnold Correll
Easy parking on site, takes a full day to go around all the Zoo. Had an absolutely great time !! Would definitely recommend to anyone who visits Belfast
2 months ago
Frederick Miller
More of a hike then a zoo. Eating is at the top or bottom of the large hills so choose wise what time you eat. Don't recommend if you have small children all enclosures are over stomach height so you will have to carry them round to see the animals( we went with a double pram and had to get them out for everyone but couldn't keep them out cause of the size of the hills). Food is good price and there are plenty of picnic places.
3 months ago
Yariomys Medina
Lovely walk and plenty of animals well signposted will go back again
9 months ago
Penny Hamer
Nice family day out
9 months ago
Sherrie Pooler
Belfast zoo is a great place for the family. It's always moving forward with educational activities and displays. It's on the side of a mountain so be prepared for a steep walk around the zoo.
3 months ago
Mohanad Alshareefi
Brilliant place to visit. Well structured in place for distancing due to covid. Staff are lobely and very attentive. We will be back again.
2 weeks ago
Shoukat Ali
Covid systems in place aren't working. Because its 3 slots everyone is showing up same time and 1 way system means its overly busy at choke points. Uncomfortably so. More granular timeslots would help. Normally don't post bad reviews but this was really not enjoyable
1 month ago
Humberto Solano
Excellent day out, hilly site. But that adds to the experience! Red Panda still my favourite
5 months ago
kem edgman
It's a #must when you're in Belfast! Nothing as I've seen before. A little price, but worth every penny!
4 months ago
Olivia Pittman
Was a great day out. COVID put a damper on things with queues taking longer. But nontheless a great day with lots of fun for adults and kids.
2 weeks ago
