The Belfast Zoo was our object of attention today. After a 15 minute bus ride from City Centre, and a laborious walk up the steep roadway, we entered the Belfast Zoo. The zoo has a good collection of mammals and birds with only a few reptiles, no fish, amphibians or invertebrates. Staff said there are limits to what types of animals they can house at the zoo. On my family’s arrival to Belfast, the zoo was closed for over a week as they cleared off the ice. After walking the many steep paths, we now understand why it took so much effort to clear off the walkways. The zoo has many of the popular mega-vertebrates such as elephants, giraffes, bears, and tigers. They also had quite a few primates and other mammals. The most amazing mammal was the Pygmy marmoset. We spent some time in front of the Sea lion exhibit taking pictures and watching their antics. The Smooth-coated otters were also amusing. While Kat and I were focusing on the animals, my husband was looking more on exhibit design and how the zoo operated.
Back in City Centre later in the day, the city is preparing for an evening of fun with numerous New Year’s Eve parties.
\Zoo entrance, after walking 1/4 mile up the steep entrance drive.
Sea lions are great!
Kookaburra
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