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...

Donkey Day, held in association with the Donkey Breed Society (DBS) will trot back into the Ulster Folk & Transport Museum this year, bringing with it the traditional yet exciting ways in which f...

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...

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.

9 August 2014. You have seen the movies but how much do you really know about the animals of Madagascar? Come along to our event to learn more.Madagascar is the fourth largest island in the world and...

11 to 15 August 2014. Is your young zoologist looking for a fun-filled, action-packed and 'ZOO-nique' summer school this year? Children aged ten to 12 can enjoy a super week-long educational experien...

Come and join in our celebration of being open to the public for 24 years.  A fun filled day of events is planned, including bouncy castle, inflatable assault course and face painting at no extr...

Cats Protection's Belfast Adoption Centre is hosting a memorial afternoon tea on Saturday 16th August 2014, from 1.00pm - 3.30pm, in memory of long term resident and meet and greet cat - Wol...

16 August 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...