Explorers' Club is our summer kids' club. It is an exciting week-long summer programme for children aged seven to 11, combining hands-on learning, creative activities and unforgettable behind-the-scenes experiences.
Explorers' club activities
Our young explorers can enjoy:
- animal encounters and interactive sessions
- behind-the-scenes experiences
- guided zoo trails and sensory activities
- creating animal enrichment
- arts and crafts
- conservation and biodiversity learning
- meeting the zookeepers, and
- games, challenges and team activities.
Every day is packed with activities designed to encourage curiosity, creativity and a love for wildlife.
- Terms and conditions
- You must book the Explorers’ Club in advance.
- Full payment is required at the time of booking.
- Activities may vary depending on operational requirements, weather and animal welfare considerations.
- Children must arrive before the advertised start time each day. Sessions will begin promptly.
- Bookings are non-transferable and non-refundable.
- Bookings apply only to the selected week and cannot be exchanged for alternative dates.
- Belfast Zoo reserves the right to amend activities or schedules where necessary.
- Children will be supervised by trained staff throughout the programme.
- Participants must follow all staff instructions and zoo safety guidelines at all times.
- Regular handwashing and disinfectant use may be needed during animal-related activities.
- Children must be able to go to the toilet by themselves and able to alert staff when they need to go.
- Restricted staff-only areas and safety barriers must not be crossed at any time.
- Our Explorers’ Code of Behaviour applies throughout the programme and while on zoo grounds.