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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Jimmy D
Great day out spent at Belfast Zoo, the new measures put in place for the safety of the staff and customers during the pandemic are great, the one way system and markings make visitation a safe and pleasurable one, keep up the good work.
10 months ago
Kellanya Tomaz
Rally well planned out in current situation
6 months ago
Nupur Mathur
Lovely walk and plenty of animals well signposted will go back again
9 months ago
Brandon Baines
Always a great day out for the family. And continually bringing in new things to do and see
5 months ago
Mohammad Muhaimin
Been a while since we'd visited Belfast zoo and all I can say was it was ok. The first thing was they didn't have the little shuttle bus on and my mother in law has arthritis and finds it painful at times and it was hard going on her, so if you were in a wheelchair you weren't getting up there without a lot of bother. There were a few animals that were supposed to be there but weren't, a lot of the animals looked absolutely miserable. There was a lot of rubbish floating in the bears pool and the penguins(I know they Normally smell a bit) but these were absolutely disgusting. It's a shame they couldn't get some funding to spruce the place up and sort their animals homes out because at the minute it's just not worth the money.
5 months ago
Allison Stark
Large enough zoo, lots of animals, only £6.25 for students. Would go on a warmer day though
3 months ago
Romy Sharma
Fantastic for the kids. They can see into all the in closures with ease.
5 months ago
Dina Perillo
Lovely day after all that rain and wind last night
11 months ago
Nicole Wojcik
Great fun family day out
3 months ago
Sally Woollet
Saw some good animals a little boring
3 months ago
Kris Lexus
Really enjoyable trip. Good landscaping and information.
9 months ago
mohammed sabbagh
We are members of the zoo and absolutely love it. The staff are amazing and show so much respect and love for all the animals in their care.
10 months ago
Jennie Liu
Work out for the legs and a great day out for the kids.Brilliant playground half way round to keep the little ones entertained while the elders rest up.
11 months ago
Alberto Nieves
A great place for family day out .
10 months ago
Ron NWCC
Really nice zoo and worth the visit for all the animals
9 months ago
nancy lu
For one reason or another some of the animals stayed indoors and did not come out. You could not go into their houses to see them because of civil 19 which is understandable.
9 months ago
Emily Brasher
Great day out..
11 months ago
Tess Land
World class zoo. Really helpful and informative staff. A great day out. Many rare and endangered species
1 month ago
Feli Krue
lots of hills . good day fantastic few . good price
5 months ago
Randall Webber
Well routed one way system and thay appear to have used the closure to do some work. Gleaming clean screens to view through best improvement.
11 months ago
Mike Price
Very fun place with animals and you can also explore to diferent places in the zoo.
1 month ago
Anita Tran
Great place for a family day
7 months ago
Yosef Amrami
Took the children recently after allowing to open during the covid shambles. Booked 2.30 slot, didn't open the doors to us til 2.40, path laid out to show directional one way system which I suppose worked. reptile house was open, no distancing, the farm was open, no farm animals except 2 goats though 3 stalls of Guinea pigs or rabbits. Chimp house closed, gorilla house closed, elephant house closed though they were out and behaving concerningly, bird house closed, rainforest house closed. No big cats apart from the lions. why open a zoo with little animals. Disappointing
10 months ago
Gumina William
Great zoo.
I bring my son here every other month. He loves it.
The last time we were there, we got talking to a zoo keeper, who told us all about the upkeep and care of the animals. He took the time to explain things to my son, which was a great touch.
I really couldn't recommend it highly enough and anyone that complains about the hill, the exercise will do you good.
1 month ago
Holden Chase
Even with restrictions still a great place to visit
9 months ago
mark williamson
Love zoos, love animals, hate nothing but steep hills though
9 months ago
Alissa Carrier
Absolutely love the zoo, but not today. Unfortunately the hedges are too high for any view of the lions. Yes someone was cutting hedges today but for children under a metre tall cannot see. The first hedge was around the lions. All children consider the lions to be 'the zoo'and also the gorillas. The sculptures of the gorilla builds up to the expectations of a great sight when you walk (or push a buggy, or carry small children) the whole way up the hill. When you get there, the gorillas were indoors, great opportunity for small children to see the animals up close. You'd think! No ! The windows were filled in with painting of camouflage. Now I understand that animals need an environment as close to their natural environment as possible but painting out the windows is as far from a natural environment as you could get. Now as for it as an attraction. How wonderful for little children to see the gorillas swinging and eating up their vegetables, but no, how can they see in the windows. Yes if you're 5'5" or over you can look through the thinning out green painted leaves, which apparently, a study by Queens University researchers recommended. I'm quite sure this was not that they ment. I could ofcourse be wrong maybe we aren't supposed to view the animals indoors but why then would we have a gorilla house with a 'viewing' gallery. My small grandson and others I observed including not very tall Chinese teenagers were unable to see anything. So hardly an attraction. The balance of animal protection and comfort v public attraction and education of our small people has not met the needs of both sides. The attraction of the animals and ability to view them surely go hand in hand. The enclosure for elephants, giraffes, and zebras in comparison was wonderful. The hedges were suitably low and the viewing gallery was good. But accessibility to all would definitely assist in the increase of visitors to the zoo. I'm lucky I can go often to the zoo as I live in Belfast. But I met people today who had travelled from Omagh and Derry who had grandchildren under five who were disappointed with the accessibility of the viewing experience. And as older people were unable to lift children up and hold a buggy and coats etc. I think it's time to consider reintroducing the train, and better viewing access for smaller customers. Remember if they like it at that age you have them for life, they will bring their children and grandchildren as I have. I was absolutely disgusted to pay £4.80 for 2 ice lollies that cos under £1 in my local shop. To attract customers especially with children they MUST feel they are not getting ripped off. I normally buy season tickets to the zoo for xmas presents. But I think very little would put these things right. Thankyou
2 months ago
Cesar Ramos
Not over crowded and staff were friendly enough
3 months ago
Aaron Beesley
Wery disappointed. Last time when I visited was brilliant. This time not as good as last time. Lots of animals was gone. ????
10 months ago
Debra Wood
I was here today with my partner and 3 year old. Be advised if it is raining the experience is greatly restricted. Almost all the animals in poor weather will be indoors and the indoor viewing areas are closed due to COVID-19. Some of the animals are quite obviously mentally damaged. Belfast zoo has replied in other reviews as if they are doing some majestic service by housing these animals but really, I didn't pay to go to Belfast zoo to be witness to some mentally scarred elephants and bears. I regretted this aspect of my visit. A lot of the enclosures are in need of maintenance and the ramshackle 'floral hall' and the tatty posters round it are just an embarrassment. Again, such a majestic service keeping this crumbling eyesore standing in the middle of the zoo...the puddles offered the most enjoyment to the 3yr old and to be honest after the 6th empty enclosure of muddy grass I found splashing in them quite preferable myself.
9 months ago
Truck Fixer
Brilliant and socially distant
9 months ago
terry song
Great place to visit for all the family.
11 months ago
John Mackin
Unlike my Grandson I had not been to Belfast Zoo before.
We were given a map of the zoo when we checked I , having booked online.
Taking a few minutes to plan what you MUST see and finding the best route was certainly very beneficial. Each of our party of 5 had their own favourites, and this helped us to see all of those, plus much, much more. We arrived early, so many animals were still being fed, and the visitor numbers were still low.
The pathways are well maintained and reasonably wide, but there is one drawback. The site is very steep. Most of the time you are either heading up or down a hill. I have arthritis in my hips and back and I had to avail of my walking stick to complete our tour. Pushing a wheelchair or heavy pushchair here, could take a toll! Having said that, I wouldn't have missed my visit for anything. We had fun, got lots of interesting information and thoroughly enjoyed our picnic.
I would add too that the views over Belfast city are quite amazing and a definite bonus.
I would absolutely recommend a visit for adults, as well as for families with children. Maybe wait until the kids are 5 or 6 years old, it's not a place you would want to be carrying little ones too far!
1 month ago
Kathy Fuller
Amazing zoo, so much to see, a great day out
10 months ago
Demi Willett
Nice..
3 days ago
Robin Piccard
Great day out for kids and adults alike.
3 months ago
Theodore Decker
Peacock is proud of Belfast Zoo.
The peacock walked round the tree top restaurant, like he owned the place.
Full to capacity, on a sunny bank holiday, it was a great day for everyone
3 months ago
Larissa Miller
Such a good zoo! And they have a baby giraffe called George who's a week old and is so adorable. And baby penguins and baby prairie dogs. And lots of other animals. Looking a nice family day out go and see Belfast zoo! And support your local zoo.
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1 month ago
Spencer Christie
We went for boo at the zoo ???? deffo be back. kids wer free entry when they dress up to.
1 month ago
Terri Staner
Very clean pathways and good staff with detailed information on each animal :))
3 months ago
Andrew Nelson
Really good zoo for its size and very affordable
3 months ago
Echo Trucking
Really good zoo with lots of animals there I really had a great time there and I hope to go back there soon
1 week ago
Becky Adt
I really enjoyed the zoo. Large enclosures and great work being done on research and conservation.
2 months ago
Cheryl Hegwood
Interesting Zoo where they are obviously doing many renovations at the moment. There should be more information about the steepness of the paths and some form of transport provided on a daily basis for those less able than others to walk. The restaurants and coffee houses are in need of up grading and a more varied menu provided and more staff.
1 month ago
Evie Wong
Out for a walk, didn't see many animals as the weather was bad, really sad that it is so run down, needs a lot of work.
7 months ago
Luke Kikukawa
Great way to keep fit. Towards the top more seating areas would help. Parking brilliant.
2 months ago
Sandeep Daniel
Loads of big animals and baby giraffes.
7 months ago
Patti Clough
Belfast zoo was a great experience to get to see all of the animals
8 months ago
Ed Hyde
Always a good day out.
11 months ago
Josh Gate
Lovly morning spent at the zoo lots to see kids had great fun
3 months ago
