Zoos & aquariums · Northern Ireland
Belfast Zoo
Belfast Zoo — zoo in Northern Ireland.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Whiteabbey · 3.0 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Belfast Zoo is a zoo, wildlife park, or public aquarium in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1934. It covers approximately 55 km². Address: BT36 7PN. Wikidata describes it as: "zoo in Northern Ireland". Coordinates: 54.6560°, -5.9420°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Belfast Zoological Gardens (also known as Belfast Zoo) is a zoo in Belfast, Northern Ireland. It is in a relatively secluded location on the northeastern slope of Cavehill, overlooking Belfast's Antrim Road. Opened in 1934, it is the second-oldest zoo in Ireland, after Dublin Zoo, which opened in 1831. Belfast Zoo is one of the top fee-paying visitor attractions in Northern Ireland, receiving more than 300,000 visitors a year. Located in north Belfast, the zoo's 55-acre (22 ha) site is home to more than 1,200 animals and 140 species. The majority of the animals in Belfast Zoo are in danger in their natural habitat. The zoo carries out important conservation work and takes part in over 90 European and international breeding programmes which help to ensure the survival of many species under threat. The zoo is a member of the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA), the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA), and the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA).
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Background
History
]] The story of Belfast Zoo begins with the city's public transport system. At the beginning of the 20th century, passengers from Belfast were transported to the villages of Whitewell and Glengormley by horse-drawn trams belonging to the Belfast Street Tramway company and steam tramways from Cavehill and Whitewell. In 1911, the tram line was taken over by Belfast Corporation, now Belfast City Council. The corporation decided to build a miniature railway, playground, and pleasure gardens. The area was named Bellevue, meaning 'good or pretty view'. During the 1920s and 1930s, the gardens were a popular destination for day trips. In 1933, the corporation decided to install a representative…
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- Coordinates
- 54.6560, -5.9420
- District
- Belfast
- Postcode
- BT36 7PN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Belfast North
- Phone
- +44 28 9077 6277
- Established
- 1934
- Nearest railway station
- Whiteabbey — 3 km
- Official site
- www.belfastzoo.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q2112449 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Belfast Zoo (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Belfast Zoo White Tiger.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Belfast Zoo?
- Belfast Zoo is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT36 7PN).
- When was Belfast Zoo built?
- Built or established in 1934.
- How do I get to Belfast Zoo?
- The nearest railway station is Whiteabbey, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT36 7PN.
- How busy is Belfast Zoo?
- Belfast Zoo draws around 300,000 visitors a year.