Step back in time and go wild for dinosaurs at Dino Day on Monday 31 August. Join us for a prehistoric adventure packed with dinosaur-themed activities, discoveries and family fun throughout the zoo.
Follow our Dino Discovery Trail and see what you can uncover along the way. Visit the Dino Nursery to meet our baby dinosaurs or head to Dino Camp to spot our life-size dinosaurs up close.
There’s plenty to discover throughout the day, including:
- Dino Discovery Trail – explore the zoo and complete our dinosaur-themed trail.
- Dino Nursery – stop by and see our baby dinosaurs.
- Dino Camp – get up close to our life-size dinosaur models.
- Free face painting – transform yourself into your favourite prehistoric creature.
- Dino crafting and colouring – get creative with dinosaur-themed activities.
- Fossil digging – become a palaeontologist for the day and see what you can uncover.
- Meet our education reptiles – get close to some of our fascinating reptile residents.
- Touch tables with Friends of Belfast Zoo – discover more through hands-on activities.
- Photography partner discounts – enjoy exclusive discounts with our photography partners.
Whether you’re a budding palaeontologist, a dinosaur enthusiast or simply looking for a fun family day out, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Plan your Dino Day
The cost of Dino Day is included in your ticket. We recommend booking your tickets online. You can also book your seats on the Zoo Express when you book your tickets. The Zoo Express provides a handy ride from the bottom of the zoo right up to the Dino Nursery, helping you save your legs for your prehistoric adventure.
Standard zoo admission applies. Some activities are subject to availability.
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