Belfast Zoo carer tickets and disabled access
Antrim Road, Belfast, BT36 7PN View on map
Belfast Zoo gives a free ticket to an essential carer or companion.
Carer ticketFree
- Carers allowed
- 1 free carer per standard-paying visitor
- Proof
- Proof of Carer's Allowance, a doctor's letter or other relevant paperwork
- How to book
- Not stated
- Re-entry
- Not stated
Carer and companion tickets
- Carers allowed
- 1 free carer per standard-paying visitor
- Proof accepted
- Proof of Carer's Allowance, a doctor's letter or other relevant paperwork
- Access schemes recognised
- Not published by the venue
- How to book
- Not published by the venue
Accessible seating, viewing and queues
- What is available
- Zoomobile tour or drop-off at top of zoo (book ahead); free manual wheelchairs bookable; own scooters allowed after signing a disclaimer
Bag policy
- Maximum bag size
- Not published by the venue
- Bag rules
- No dogs (except assistance dogs), drones, balloons, scooters, bikes, heelies, alcohol
- Bag storage
- Lockers at Visitor Centre, £1
Visitor rules
- Re-entry
- Not published by the venue
- Age rules
- Under 4s free; 16 and under must be with an adult 18+
- Payment
- Cash accepted (gate cash or card; online card only)
Good to know
One carer goes free with a standard-paying visitor; bring proof. Book the Zoomobile in advance for a lift up the hill.
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Sources and last check
Checked against the official pages on 6 October 2026. Awaiting confirmation from the venue.
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