There will be the exciting drum of a herd of runners making their way through the zoo on Sunday 14 April 2024. The Monkstown Spartans are organising the “Mane Event”, a 5k run that will take place in our scenic grounds.
The course will follow the paths of Belfast Zoo around the habitats of some of the 110 species in the zoo. The runners will enjoy the views of Cave Hill and Belfast Lough as they make their way around the hilly course. As part of their entry to the 5k run, runners get free entry to Belfast Zoo.
If you don’t want to run, you can watch the Mane Event and get a 50 per cent discount on zoo entry. Spectators must book to get the discount.
The run supports two charities, Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice and Panthera. Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice provides specialist care to children and young people with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions. Panthera is devoted to the conservation of 40 species of wild cats and the vast ecosystems they inhabit.
For information on the zoo run and to enter, go to The Monkstown Spartans (link opens in new window). The closing date to enter the race is Saturday 6 April.
Information for spectators
Spectators must book their zoo entry by calling Belfast Zoo on 028 9077 6277 or emailing info@belfastzoo.co.uk with their contact details. Discount is only available to race spectators on Sunday 14 April 2024. Spectators must be at a viewing location in the zoo grounds before 9am on race day.