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The Zoo Express


Make your visit even easier with The Zoo Express!

Sit back, relax and enjoy a scenic ride to the top of the zoo. The Zoo Express is a great option for families with young children, visitors who prefer to avoid the steeper paths, or anyone who simply wants to take in the views around the zoo.

Ticket prices

  • Adults: £3.50
  • Children: £2

You will get a stamp for travelling on The Zoo Express.

Booking the Zoo Express

Tickets are served on a first-come first-served basis as there is limited amount of spaces. 

You can book the Zoo Express at any of our admission desks when you arrive at the zoo, or by calling 028 9077 6277 or emailing [email protected].

  • Where does it stop?

    You can get on and off the Zoo Express from three key stops across the zoo.

    • Visitor centre - main boarding point near the zoo entrance.
    • Penguin habitat - disembark at our halfway point of the zoo.
    • Treetop Tearoom - perfect for stopping off for refreshments.

    Visitors who have a stamp can hop on or off at any stop during operating hours.

    Departure point

    You can get on The Zoo Express from the back of the Visitor Centre.

  • Train timetable

    Each journey takes about 15 minutes between stops. 

    Morning services

    Visitor centre
    10.30am
    11.15am

    Afternoon services

    Visitor centre
    12 noon
    12.45pm
    2pm
    2.45pm
    3.30pm
    4.15pm
    5pm

Other information

  • Spaces on each train are limited to 48 passengers and 1 wheelchair user.
  • You can board or leave the train at the visitor centre.
  • Children must always be accompanied by an adult.
  • It is your responsibility to arrive on time. If you are late, you will miss the train departure and there may not be availability for later departure times.
  • The Zoo Express will be available subject to operational needs.
  • Terms and conditions apply. 

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