We’re offering one free senior entry with a paying companion from 1 to 24 October 2025. (Offer limited to a maximum of one free senior admission per booking).
Bring those special grandparents for an adventure they won’t forget. With over 100 species and 55 acres to explore, there’s plenty to see and do at Belfast Zoo this autumn.
Start your visit by swinging by our photography base camp to snap a memento of your family day out. You can say hello to our own proud animal grandparents and growing families - including some of our newest arrivals.
Looking for the perfect gift for the grandparent in your life? Adopt their favourite animal or give the gift of family time with a zoo membership – so the fun lasts all year round.
In October, Belfast Zoo is open daily from 10am to 4pm, with last admission at 2.30pm.
Animal houses close at 3.30pm.
We recommend booking online. The discount will be applied at checkout.
Grandparents Go Free Terms and Conditions
- Offer limited to a maximum of one free senior admission per booking.
- Offer valid from Wednesday 1 October to Friday 24 October 2025.
- Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer or promotion.
- Children aged 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
- This offer is valid for standard admission to Belfast Zoo only – other events, experiences or paid extras are not included.
- All visitors, including any additional visitors, are advised to book online.
- Normal admission conditions and the zoo’s visitor code of conduct applies.
- We reserve the right to amend or withdraw this offer at any time and without any prior notice.
- In October, Belfast Zoo is open seven days a week, 10am – 4pm with last admission at 2.30pm and animal houses closing at 3.30pm.