Didn’t think it was the most well kept zoo comparing to other zoos I’ve seen before. The cafe area was not working at all and the vending machines were impossible to get a hot drink also. In a cold day would be great to be able to grab a hot drink while visiting. Unfortunately most animals didn’t come out so we didn’t get to see them.
Visited the zoo on a cool November midweek visit. The last time I had visited was over 6yrs ago. Cafe closed, hot food vender on site, however no option to get a tea or coffee. Well the zoo has not changed much, if anything it is showing signs of it needing a refresh. Granted there is a new lion enclosure and seating, but in its day you could see polar bears - this enclosure is now home to a bear. Maybe generous with the 4, but having availed of discount through a third party, did not pay the full price
Nice enough zoo, though not many predators and the bear didn’t make an appearance. Get ready for some hill walking - the only open cafe was at the very top of the park so no choice if you didn’t bring your own drinks. Never saw a meerkat eat a whole rat before but it was impressive.
The zoo was enjoyable. Saw lots of cute animals like meerkats and penguins. Only two downsides is that I didn't see some of the animals like the bear and the wolf and it gets tiring walking up the steep hills. My legs were very sore afterwards.
The views are stunning, alot of the animals are not visible or out when we were there, it's all uphill so with kids in buggies it's a nightmare, the cafe is up the very top. Exhausting on a warm day. There's no sign posts, you'd very easily get lost with no directions as the map doesn't help an awful lot.
Always enjoy a walk around Belfast Zoo, there's plenty of animals from around the world to see and it's quite well laid out and easy to navigate. It's situated on a steep hill so could be difficult for anyone with a pram/buggy or wheelchair, but well worth the effort for everyone else. The cafe at the top of the hill and the gift shop are quite expensive, but that's to be expected in an attraction like this. Definitely a great day out for families when the weather is nice!
Nice zoo with a beautiful location and sea / mountain view. The tickets are good price too - (almost half price as London’s) the variety of animals were not as many but it’s more than enough to make a child’s happy day. Plus there is a nice playground inside the zoo.
Nice zoo on the outskirts of Belfast. There are a varied selection of animals to see, in well prepared environments. Parking is free for the attraction. There are food outlets or picnic areas for whichever suits your visit. There are also toilets and a souvenir shop on site. It is cheaper to book online before your visit.
Really nice day out with the family, the animals were all healthy looking & the playground is great. Its a bit of a hike to the top but its still worth it. The gift shop for me was a let down, i would have liked to have soom books about the zoo & natural history there but it was just stuffed toys & things like that.
Shame that all concessions weren't open but it was midweek. The zoo is class. Be aware that if you are taking a pram the hills are big, you'll need strong legs! Didn't bother us too much as at the top of the hill there is a cafe, well deserved rest! Great day out.
Belfast Zoo is located at Antrim Rd, Belfast BT36 7PN, UK
You can contact Belfast Zoo at +44 28 9077 6277
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