Two-for-one weekends in November
Buy one ticket and get one free ticket with our special offer at weekends in November.
Your visit
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Monkey House
Our Monkey House has now reopened, following extensive refurbishments on the enclosure glass.
Ape House (Gorilla side)
Our indoor Gorilla viewer is currently closed as we carry out major refurbishments on the indoor Gorilla enclosure. You can still see our troop of Western Lowland Gorilla from their outdoor viewers.
Reptile House
Our Reptile and Amphibian House is currently closed to allow for renovations of the reptile enclosures. The Reptile House will reopen early 2027.
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We are open every day except 25 and 26 December.
Find out moreDates Times Sunday 27 September 2026 to Saturday 27 March 2027 Open 10am to 4pm
Animal houses close at 3pm
Last entry is at 2.30pmSunday 28 March 2027 to Sunday 26 September 2027 Open 10am to 6pm
Animal houses close at 5pm
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The Treetop Tearoom is open Monday to Sunday from 11.30am to 2.30pm. It offers a selection of hot and cold food, drinks and snacks, with sit-in dining available. Debit and credit card facilities are available.
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From cafés, car parking and changing places facilities to our zoovenir shop, find out more about the facilities at Belfast Zoo.
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You can watch animal feeding times at Belfast Zoo.
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We want all of our visitors to have a ‘zooper’ day out and work hard to make the zoo as accessible as possible by providing accessible facilities for everyone including a Zoomobile, free carers' entry, 17 designated accessible parking bays, accessible toilet facilities, wheelchairs and electric scooters plus more.
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We are well connected to the motorway and roads network. You can get to the zoo by car, taxi, bus or train!
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We offer a variety of fun-filled events throughout the year: Celebrate your Valentine, Spring into Easter, Love your Zoo, Summer Family Fun, Hall-zoo-een activities, or celebrate Christmas with our Animals. We have something for everyone!
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We are delighted to offer a free audio tour for visitors to learn more about our history and the 100 species who call Belfast Zoo home.
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Our terms and conditions protect the health and safety of our visitors and staff as well as our animals.
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Become a member of Belfast Zoo
More on Zoo membershipNews and events
Temporary Walkway Closures
Temporary Walkway Closures from Tuesday 13 October
Winners of the Belfast Zoo Photography Competition 2026 have been announced
We’re thrilled to announce the winners in our annual Photography Competition for 2026.
Conservation and history
History of the zoo
Learn about our history, when we opened, and recent developments.
The role of a modern zoo
Zoos were first created as private collections, or menageries but their aims and objectives have changed greatly.
Breeding programmes
Good zoos are more than simply a place to see animals. We play a vital role in the conservation of species at risk.
Supported conservation projects
More species are facing extinction than ever before. We have a responsibility to ensure their survival.