Animals / Pet / Equestrian

The 31st annual photographic competition launches on the 14 April 2014. The competition is open to all zoo visitors and photography clubs and will end on 19 September 2014.There are cash prizes for th...

Down Royal is on course for its next meeting of the Summer Season as it is set to host the Magners Race Evening on Friday 25thJuly. The first race of the evening starts at 5.55pm (approx.). Our gates...

25 July 2014. Have you ever wondered what the animals get up to after closing time? Why not come along and find out at this special VIP twilight tour of the zoo.The night will begin with a barbeque d...

Fun play park for dogs (& their families of course) Entrance & Play Area; Fun Agility Course Flyball Zone Mini Obstacle Course Beautiful Countryside Surroundings; On site carparking; No m...

Horse and pony showing, jumping and working hunter competitions.  Family pony ring especially for younger children, with fancy dress for all the family. Come along as competitor or spectator b...

PDSA are holding their annual Dog Walk/Fun Day on Sunday 27th July and are delighted to be hosting a Scruffts heat as well as a Novelty Dog Show and Dog Agility;Flyball;Husky Mushing; Cani Cross; PSNI...

27 July 2014. Celebrate the zoo’s 80 year history by taking a special guided tour of the old zoo site. The tour focuses on the Bellevue area, where the original zoo gardens were built in 1934. ...

28 July - 1 August 2014. Is your young zoologist looking for a fun-filled, action-packed and 'ZOO-nique' summer school this year? Children aged seven to nine can enjoy a super week-long educatio...

3 August 2014. Baako was the first gorilla to be born at Belfast Zoo in 16 years and we are delighted to celebrate his first birthday.Come along and join in the fun with face painting, special feedin...

Help identify all eight of Northern Ireland’s bat species that inhabit Ardress House. Make some batty crafts to take home.