🎃 Belfast, NIR · Halloween 2026
Boo at the Zoo — Belfast, NIR
Boo at the Zoo brings Halloween to Belfast for the 2026 season — 24-25 october 2026 at Belfast Zoo.
🎯 BELFAST, NIR📅 24-25 October 2026📍 Belfast Zoo👨👩👧 FAMILY FRIENDLY🎟 TICKETED
Follow the organizer:
Boo at the Zoo transforms the zoo into a glowing Halloween wonderland — pumpkin trails, costumed characters, treat stations, and animals active in the cool evening air. It’s Belfast’s most magical family night of the season.
📋 Boo at the Zoo — Event Details
📍 Venue: Belfast Zoo — Antrim Road, Belfast BT36 7PN
📅 Dates: 24-25 October 2026
🕐 Hours: 10:00 AM-4:00 PM (last entry 2:30 PM)
🎫 Price: Zoo admission; children in full fancy dress go free with each paying adult
👶 Ages: All ages
🚗 Parking: On-site / street parking — check the official event page for details
⏱ Plan for: 2–3 hours
🏢 Organizer: https://www.belfastzoo.co.uk
🎃 Local Insight Ratings
Best for: Families with young kids who want Halloween magic without the scares.
💡 Know Before You Go
🎃 Don’t skip the animals — many are most active in the evening; the nocturnal houses are the hidden highlight.
🎃 Buy tickets online — zoo Halloween nights routinely sell out, especially weekend evenings.
🎃 Arrive right at opening — treat stations have the shortest lines in the first hour.
🎃 Bring a stroller and layers — it’s a lot of walking and October nights get cold.
🎃 Costumes encouraged — most zoo events run costume parades or contests for kids.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need zoo membership?
No — event tickets are sold separately, though members often get discounts or presale. Zoo admission; children in full fancy dress go free with each paying adult.
Is it scary for toddlers?
Not at all — zoo Halloween events are deliberately non-scary: lights, music, candy, and cute decorations.
When is Boo at the Zoo?
Boo at the Zoo runs 24-25 October 2026, typically on select evenings — check the zoo’s calendar for exact nights.
