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Belfast Zoo is situated at the top of the Whitewell / Antrim Road. From Belfast City centre we are talking approx 4 or 5 miles.
When we got there.............
I hadnt been to the Zoo in a few years and was very excited (bless me, I was worse than the kids). I was unsure of the prices ... Read review
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Advantages: Delight on kids faces Disadvantages: Walking up hill
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Belfast Zoo is situated at the top of the Whitewell / Antrim Road. From Belfast City centre we are talking approx 4 or 5 miles.
When we got there.............
I hadnt been to the Zoo in a few years and was very excited (bless me, I was worse than the kids). I was unsure of the prices and assumed that for the four of us it would maybe cost around £17 or so. Well I was wrong. £12.50!!!! I thought ... ...within the grounds of the zoo there is a park which is VERY child friendly. Collum and Caitlin played here happily for ages both before and after seeing the animals. There is also a shop selling goods from the zoo and shops in and around selling drinks and ice cream, etc.
Overall I would recommend Belfast zoo. Think it is a great day out for both adults and children and also doesnt cost the world. If you ever come to Belfast, go on, ... more
Normally myself and my boyfriend use the weekend to go mad but last weekend we didnt and on Sunday morning we got up and actually felt pretty 'NORMAL'. It was a beautiful day and the sun was shining and I said to him "lets go to the zoo". He thought I was joiking first of all but when he realised I was serious he said "ok, lets go" and we did.
Off we went. Myself, Michael, Collum (my son) and my niece Caitlin.
Now I am pretty lucky where I live cause I am not that far away. It is only at the other side of Belfast. Even if you were to come to stay in Belfast and were to stay central you still only have a bus journey costing you about £1.10 which I think is excellent.
Belfast Zoo is situated at the top of the Whitewell / Antrim Road. From Belfast City centre we are talking approx 4 or 5 miles.
When we got there.............
I hadnt been to the Zoo in a few years and was very excited (bless me, I was worse than the kids). I was unsure of the prices and assumed that for the four of us it would maybe cost around £17 or so. Well I was wrong. £12.50!!!! I thought this was excellent. Prices are worked out £5.00 for an adult and £2.50 for a child. Children 3 and under get in free. (Caitlin is 3). Children are given booklets containing a map and a journey called 'Sammy snakes adventures'. They also receive a sticker to be stuck onto the booklet once the journey is completed. This booklet is very colourful and great for kids and their stimulation to carry on with the journey in the zoo.
Animals we saw..............
Nile Lechwe Bongo Malayan Tapir Free Ranging Tamarin Flamingo / Wallaby Waterfowl / Pelican / Cormorant Ring Tailed Lemur (these are so cute!) Mhorr Gazelle Sitatunga Red Kangaroo Spider Monkey Spectacled Bear Girafee / Zebra / Ostrich Asian Elephant Camel Emu Meerkat Marmoset Francois Langur Tamarins MOnkeys Chimpanzees Temmicks Golden Cat Gorillas Cheetah Lion Tailed Macaque Red Panda Vicunga Sun Bear Red River Hog Red Ruffed Lemur Tigers African Wild Dogs Lions Penguins White Tailed Sea Eagle Californian Sea Lion Short Clawed Otters Birds (lots of them) Prarie Dogs
Think I have included all........Anyway also within the grounds of the zoo, we have a restaurant that serves hot & cold food. This is situated at the bottom of the park. We also have a cafe sort of thing situated at the top (a very good walk to the top). This serves cold food and refreshments only, such as sandwhiches and yogurts, and cold drinks etc. Prices in all food areas are average. Nothing outragious. (thank God, eh?)
Also within the grounds of the zoo there is a park which is VERY child friendly. Collum and Caitlin played here happily for ages both before and after seeing the animals. There is also a shop selling goods from the zoo and shops in and around selling drinks and ice cream, etc.
Overall I would recommend Belfast zoo. Think it is a great day out for both adults and children and also doesnt cost the world. If you ever come to Belfast, go on, give it a try, you may even like it!!
Advantages: Lots to see, even a farmyard and reptile centre Disadvantages: All uphill -- can get tiring for little legs
...at the bottom of the zoo to get some food in our tummies to set us up for the long walk up to the top.
First we visited the Farmyard to see the Pigs, horses (my personal favorite), donkeys. Once my mum came along too and one of the pigs which had recently given birth jumped up at her, lets just say she has never been too close to a pig again. lol
Also there is a reptile house next to the farmyard, which homes Tarnsula'spiders, snakes and lizards, ... ...their pens and into the Zoo grounds, keep your eye out they are so sweet and pop up everywhere.
I haven't been to Belfast Zoo in a few years now but believe not much has changes and thats a good thing too, as i'm sure it has held a lot of childhood memories for a lot of Belfast born and bed folk not just me.
Belfast Zoo do have a website for a full list of their animals etc www.belfastzoo.co.uk Prices; ADULT £6 --- CHILD £3 --- Under 4's FREE
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Allybaba 12.02.2006
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Advantages: Free admission to the zoo for a full year Disadvantages: The initial outlay is just over the cost of two visits
...For many years now Belfast Zoo has been at the forefront of breeding wild species from all over the world. No longer is Belfast Zoo just a place to stare through iron bars at captive animals.
New enclosures, matched as closly as possible to the animals natural habitat as possible, means that animals can be viewed in surroundings suitable to their needs. Nesting on the side of Cave Hill, Belfast Zoo can easliy be reached from Belfast by car or bus. ... ...hill on which the zoo is situated. Now, for a small fee, electric buggies are available for hire, though it is wise to phone and book these, this cost is offset by the fact that disabled persons gain free access to the zoo. There are public talks during the summer, a Saturday club for children, and special events throughout the year.
For the best value I strongly recommend the 'Annual Membership' as this gives free admission for a full year, and ...
DickTracey 25.10.2000
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