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Zoos and Wildlife Parks near to Ballymoney

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Giant's Causeway and Visitors Centre (11 miles)

Bushmills

Giant's Causeway and Visitors Centre The Giant's Causeway is a World Heritage site and National Nature Reserve maintained by the National Trust. The Visitors Centre is a good starting point where you can learn about the origins of the Causeway - the mythology, the science and the nature.

Belfast Zoo (36 miles)

Belfast

Belfast Zoo Have fun at the zoo where you'll see more than 1200 animals including elephants and giraffes, monkeys and wolves, kangaroos and lions, bears and birds, turtles and tortoises, snakes and penguins. There's also a play park and a farm. Great idea if you are looking for family days out in Northern Ireland.

Machrihanish Seabird Observatory (37 miles)

Argyll

Machrihanish Seabird Observatory The modern focus of bird watching in Kintyre, this purpose-built sea hide provides shelter for sea watchers can take place during the worst weather, yet best sea watching conditions. 200 species regularly sighted, including some rarities.

Botanic Gardens and Palm House (40 miles)

Belfast

Botanic Gardens and Palm House Fun for kids and adults the Botanic Gardens includes a children’s playground, giant bird feeders, rockery, rose garden and sculptures. Make sure you visit the Palm House with its mini jungle of exotic plants and birds of paradise!

Islay Natural History Trust (46 miles)

Argyll

Islay Natural History Trust There are marine and fresh water aquariums and a touch tank to get closely acquainted with some of the local sea creatures. They also have a large laboratory where children of all ages can learn to use microscopes and make pictures out of seaweed.

Butterfly House and Seaforde Gardens (58 miles)

Downpatrick

Butterfly House and Seaforde Gardens A visit to the gardens and tropical butterfly house can be the perfect day out for all the family. Experience the beauty of free-flying tropical butterflies or challenge your sense of direction in Ireland's oldest maze or simply relax and enjoy the fine collection of trees and plants in the gardens.

Exploris (61 miles)

Portaferry

Exploris An award-winning aquarium with daily 'touch tank' sessions so you can get really close to our underwater friends and it hosts one of the largest open sea tanks in the UK. There are also changing marine exhibitions and other activities and displays.

Seaforde Tropical Butterfly House (63 miles)

Seaforde

Seaforde Tropical Butterfly House The Tropical Butterfly House contains hundreds of free-flying exotic butterflies, as well as parrots, reptiles and other creatures.

The Little Turnberry Farm (67 miles)

Ayr

The Little Turnberry Farm Plenty of wildlife to see and pet, and a fantastic range of experience sessions for kids where they follow someone around and do literally everything, to pony rides and owl lessons

Heads of Ayr Park (74 miles)

Alloway by Ayr

Heads of Ayr Park There's almost 50 different types of animal, each with its own particular charm. Meet them, touch them, feed them! And it's packed with fantastic activities like indoor and outdoor play areas, an aerial runway, thrilling ringo sledging, tunnel land and the combine castle.

ECOS Millennium Environmental Centre (17 miles)

Ballymena

ECOS Millennium Environmental Centre The ECOS Millennium Environmental Centre shows visitors in a fun and dynamic way the major challenges facing our planet, how the problems are being tackled and what we can do about our effect on the environment.

Ulster Folk and Transport Museum (39 miles)

Holywood

Ulster Folk and Transport Museum The outdoor Folk Museum tells the story of life in early 20th century Ulster. The Transport Museum displays Ireland's largest and most comprehensive transport collection.

whowhatwherewhywhy (40 miles)

Belfast

whowhatwherewhywhy W5 is a world-class interactive discovery centre with over 160 amazing interactive exhibits housed in five action-packed exhibition areas. Great idea if you are looking for family days out in Ulster.

Campbeltown Heritage Centre (41 miles)

Argyll

Campbeltown Heritage Centre A treasure-trove of interesting information, artefacts and exhibits, which depict cultural, social, economic and industrial influences which have contributed to this unique town, situated on one of Scotland's most beautiful peninsulas. A comfortable tea-room and a warm welcome await you.

Armagh Planetarium (51 miles)

Armagh

Armagh Planetarium Armagh Planetarium has interactive displays and galleries, a state-of-the-art Digital Theatre and outdoor exhibits in the landscaped grounds. Great idea if you're looking for family days out in Ulster.

Saint Patrick's Trian Visitor Complex (51 miles)

Armagh

Saint Patrick's Trian Visitor Complex Discover more about the Patron Saint of Ireland in this visitor centre complete with highly interactive exhibitions, games and crafts.

Waterworld (12 miles)

Portrush

Waterworld Splash around at this indoor leisure centre with waterslides and jacuzzis or try your hand at some bowling.

The Queens Physical Education Centre (41 miles)

Belfast

The Queens Physical Education Centre Standard swimming facilities with dive pool: 1m and 3m springboards and 5m platform.

Lagan Valley LeisurePlex (43 miles)

Lisburn

Lagan Valley LeisurePlex The Leisure Pool has the longest, fastest and most definitely wettest water flumes around, including: The Space Bowl; The Falling Rapids; Rubber Tyre Ride; Drag Racer; Master Blaster; Spa Pools; Sunken Pirate Galleon; Bubble Loungers; Dancing Water Fountain.

Bangor Castle Leisure Centre (43 miles)

County Down

Bangor Castle Leisure Centre Diving pool with 1 metre and 3 metre springboards, standard swimming facilities and nearby areas of interest.

Ryan Leisure Centre (59 miles)

Stranraer

Ryan Leisure Centre As well as the leisure pool there is a 60 metre flume, poolside spa bath, water features and inflatables in specific sessions.

Tropicana (65 miles)

County Down

Tropicana Splash out at Tropicana, Newcastle's outdoor heated leisure pool with a giant waterslide. There are paddling pools just for toddlers with a âNellie the Elephantâ slide. In the summer the Newcastle Centre runs a summer creche for 3 to 5 year olds while 6 to 12 year olds can be entertained in their summer scheme.

Finn Mc Cool’s Playground (11 miles)

Portrush

Finn Mc Cool’s Playground Finn Mc Cool's have got play centre fun for the young kids to the pre-teen. Ballpools and soft shapes for the under 4s, spiral tube slides and tunnels, cargo nets, obstacle courses and climbing wall for the over 4s.

Sportsbowl (17 miles)

Ballymena

Sportsbowl At Sportsbowl your kids are sure to find something to keep them entertained, whether it be bowling, pool, 'kids' quadz', video games or a soft play area!

Cheeky Monkeys Indoor Play Centre (29 miles)

Ballyclare

Cheeky Monkeys Indoor Play Centre A small indoor play centre with friendly staff where kids can have fun on astroslides and tunnels and in soft play areas while parents relax over a cuppa. Great idea if you're looking for family days out in Ulster.

Fun Works Play Centre (35 miles)

Glengormley

Fun Works Play Centre The huge play frame is crammed full of energetic activities from our four lane astra slide and crawl tubes to a mini football and basket ball area, plenty to keep the kids happy while you relax in our coffee shop or upper level viewing gallery and enjoy one of the cappuccinos

Cave Hill Adventurous Playground (37 miles)

Belfast

Cave Hill Adventurous Playground  Located in the picturesque grounds of Belfast Castle the Cave Hill Adventurous Playground is an exciting play area for 3 to 14 year olds.

Kidz Club (43 miles)

Bangor

Kidz Club A fantastic indoor adventure play centre for under 12's featuring Large Inflatables, Large & Small Play Frames, and "Water Walkerz" our latest edition where kids can walk on water in our zorb balls.

Funky Monkeys (43 miles)

Lurgan

Funky Monkeys A great soft play adventure play structure targeted at the under 8 age group. (There is also a height restriction of 4ft 3 inches and under.)

Captain Jacks (45 miles)

Newtownards

Captain Jacks offer purpose built facilities designed to ensure you and your Little Shipmates have great fun again and again! Pirate themed softplay with little cars and sports areas.

The Play Cafe (45 miles)

Newtonwnards

The Play Cafe A specially designed interactive play facility with play frames which are packed full of exciting and energetic activities to keep kids happy.

Fun House (64 miles)

Newry

Fun House Let the kids loose in this well-equipped indoor adventure play centre with something for toddlers through to your fun-loving 12 year olds.

Castle Island (69 miles)

Enniskillen

Castle Island The West’s state of the art children’s indoor activity centre. Guaranteeing Lots of fun and relaxation for all. A safe and stimulating environment where children up to the age of 12 can enjoy and explore our multi-level play equipment.

Carrickfergus Castle (37 miles)

Carrickfergus

Carrickfergus Castle Carrickfergus Castle is one of Ireland's finest Medieval castles and stands impressive on the shore of Belfast Lough.

Belfast Castle Visitors Centre (37 miles)

Belfast

Belfast Castle Visitors Centre Belfast Castle Visitors Centre tells the story of Belfast Castle and its residents over the years as well as providing an insight into Cave Hill where it is situated.

Palace Stables Heritage Centre (51 miles)

Armagh

Palace Stables Heritage Centre The Heritage Centre is situation with the lovingly restored 18th Century Stables of the Palace Demesne. Costumed tour guides take you around the estate allowing you to relive life here in the late 18th Century.

Castle Ward (60 miles)

Strangford

Castle Ward Your children can immerse themselves in the Victorian Past at Castle Ward. There's also a farmyard to visit and an adventure play area.

Brodick Castle and Country Park (63 miles)

Ayr

Brodick Castle and Country Park There are dramatic gorges with water-carved shapes in the rocks to discover. and you can experince stunning views across Brodick Bay.

Logan Botanic Garden (64 miles)

Stranraer

Logan Botanic Garden Scotlands Most Exotic Garden. Because of the influence of the Gulf Stream, a remarkable collection of bizarre and beautiful plants flourishes outside, making this Garden a plantsmans paradise.

The Culzean Experience (69 miles)

Ayreshire

The Culzean Experience A splendid and atmospheric castle full of history and significance, and surrounded by beautiful country parkland. Houses the 2nd largest armoury display in the world.

Dundonald International Ice Rink (43 miles)

Belfast

Dundonald International Ice Rink A centre for all the family to enjoy, Dundonald International Ice Bowl has skating, bowling, an indoor adventure area for children as well as a new adventure golf course. Great idea if you're after things to do with kids in Ulster.

The Wigwam Roller Rink (43 miles)

Bangor

The Wigwam Roller Rink Get your skates on at The Wigwam Roller Rink, the only roller skating rink in Northern Ireland. Roller skating is suitable for all ages and abilities which makes it a great family activity.

Castle Riding Centre (75 miles)

Ardrishaig

Castle Riding Centre There's something for everyone here. Experienced or not, you can enjoy the excitement of riding through breathtaking scenery on our strong reliable horses and ponies.

Ballymena Sports Bowl (17 miles)

County Antrim

Ballymena Sports Bowl 16 lanes of top class Tenpin bowling provided by Brunswick, the Rolls Royce of bowling equipment. Kids' bowling balls and ramps are available on request. Also on site kids' quads, karts and an indoor play area!

Brunswick Cinebowl (34 miles)

Derry

Brunswick Cinebowl Your kids can't fail to find something to do at this entertainment complex: cinema, bowling, pool tables, video games and adventure castle.

Glengormley Sports Bowl (35 miles)

Glengormley

Glengormley Sports Bowl 16 lanes of top class Tenpin bowling provided by Brunswick, the Rolls Royce of bowling equipment. Kids' bowling balls and ramps are available on request. Also on site kids' quads, karts and an indoor play area!

Odyssey Bowl (40 miles)

Belfast

Odyssey Bowl Classic family friendly tenpin bowling with gutter guards and bowling ramps to give the kids a chance. Also do glow bowling for an extra edge!

Dundonald International Bowling (43 miles)

Belfast

Dundonald International Bowling A centre for all the family to enjoy, Dundonald International Ice Bowl has skating, bowling, an indoor adventure area for children as well as a new adventure golf course. Great idea if you're after things to do with kids in Ulster.

Speedway Indoor Karting (29 miles)

Doagh

Speedway Indoor Karting Speedway Indoor Karting has 270cc Honda-powered Karts and mini-motos.

Nutts Corner Circuit (34 miles)

Belfast

Nutts Corner Circuit Enjoy Speeds of up to 50mph on Northern Ireland's only European Standard Kart Racing Circuit. There is no age limit, only a height restriction of 150cm.

Eddie Irvine Sports (44 miles)

Bangor

Eddie Irvine Sports Karting School for 8 years plus, and laser combat for the same (but for groups). Indoor circuit 300m long.

Belfast Treasure Hunt (40 miles)

Belfast

Belfast Treasure Hunt A great way for your family or friends to have a day out to explore Belfast. We have six great Treasure Hunts for you to choose from. Don’t forget when you complete the Treasure Hunt; you have a chance to win £1000!

Leslie Hill Open Farm (3 miles)

Ballymoney

Leslie Hill Open Farm Leslie Hill has everything a family needs for a great day out from woodland paths to adventure playgrounds, fruit picking in walled gardens and playing with small animals.

Finvoy Fun Farm (4 miles)

Ballymoney

Finvoy Fun Farm Finvoy Fun Farm offers a family everything you'd want on a day out: see, meet and hold lots of different animals and play in their indoor and outdoor play centres. Great idea if you're looking for family days out in Ulster.

Clementsmount Fun Farm (33 miles)

Crumlin

Clementsmount Fun Farm Clementsmount Fun Farm is a real family day out combining animals and play park activities.

Tannaghmore Animal Farm (43 miles)

Craigavon

Tannaghmore Animal Farm This attraction offers close encounters with many animals including rare breeds of cattle, sheep, pigs, goats and poultry traditionally found on farms in Ulster 100 years ago.

Streamvale Farm (43 miles)

Belfast

Streamvale Farm A family run dairy farm situated on the edge of Belfast, with play area, extra animals and beautiful views over the city and its surrounding hills.

Ark Open Farm (45 miles)

Newtownards

Ark Open Farm Ark Open farm is home to about 200 different animals, many of whom are rare and endangered species of domestic animals. It also has play areas.

Ballywhiskin Open Farm (51 miles)

Newtownards

Ballywhiskin Open Farm At Ballywhiskin you'll get a chance to see many rare breeds as well as goats, sheep, geese, bronze turkeys, bantums, hens and birds in a natural environment.

Drumaway Junction (19 miles)

Donaghadee

Drumaway Junction Have fun taking a ride on this miniature railway or hire it out for your kid's birthday party.

Carnfunnock Country Park (28 miles)

Larne

Carnfunnock Country Park There's something for everyone at Carnfunnock Country Park: colourful gardens and walking trails, a fun-packed family fun zone, a large activity centre and miniature golf course to name a few.

Abriachan Trails (28 miles)

Abriachan

Abriachan Trails An excellent woodland and moorland walk using trails laid out by the Abriachan Forest Community Trust. Good views and a great many interesting things to see for the kids

Wallace Park (43 miles)

Lisburn

Wallace Park Ideal for families, with a good children's play area and lots of gentle walks for buggies and space to play for bigger kids. Also has a nice duckpond.

Castle Espie Wildfowl Centre (49 miles)

Comber

Castle Espie Wildfowl Centre You'll have a wonderful day out at Castle Espie Wildfowl & Wetlands Centre, situated on the shores of Strangford Lough, watching and learning about exciting wildlife.

Agnew Park (58 miles)

Stranraer

Agnew Park Plenty to do here, from karting, putting and pedal boating to tiny cars and a miniature railway, plus play areas!

Portrush Whiterocks Beach (11 miles)

Portrush

Portrush Whiterocks Beach Blue Flag awarded sandy beach with summer lifeguard cover. Take a boat trip into the amazingly structured caves visible from the beach, or visit nearby Dunluce Castle.

Ballycastle Beach (13 miles)

Ballycastle

Ballycastle Beach Sandy beach with spectacular views, good for sandcastles, shallow swimming and taking boat trips for bird watching and diving down to the shipwrecks around the island.

Machrihanish Bay (44 miles)

Argyll

Machrihanish Bay A soft sandy beach surrounded by rocky coastline good for swimming, surfing and kite-surfing. You can usually see seals and wild goats in their respective habitats, and there is a nearby wildlife observatory.

Tyrella Beach (64 miles)

Down

Tyrella Beach The award winning beach offers a car free zone, off beach parking, safe bathing, dog free area, amenities, walks and tourist information. Lifeguards patrol the beach daily during July and August.

Luskentyre Beach (68 miles)

Loch Fyne

Luskentyre Beach With white sand, turquoise water and purple mountain back drop this is a stunning beach teeming with varied bird life. Boat trips available nearby.

4D Turbo Tours (11 miles)

Portrush

4D Turbo Tours Go on an adventure at 4D Turbo Tours, Ireland’s only 4D simulation ride.

Aunt Sandra's Candy Factory (41 miles)

Belfast

Aunt Sandra's Candy Factory Take a visit to this candy shop - re-done to look as it did when it opened in 1953 - and a tour of the factory to see candy being handmade to Aunt Sandra's traditional recipes.

Pickie Family Fun Park (43 miles)

Bangor

Pickie Family Fun Park A fun park that's a top venue for kids of all ages. Adventure playground, paddling pools, sandpit, mini go-karts and entertainers.

Tayto Factory Tour (50 miles)

Tandragee

Tayto Factory Tour Take a Tour round the Tayto Factory..

Thanks for all the great things to do and Zoos and Wildlife Parks near Ballymoney with kids you keep sending in.
Now the school half term is upon us are with winter and the christmas holidays fast approaching, we're trying to find as many fun things to do with kids as possible, especially cheap and free family friendly places to visit this year - theme parks, waterparks and swimming pools, museums, indoor playcentres and softplay for toddlers, petting farms, wildlife parks and zoos, aquariums, castles, steam railways, pottery making and ceramic cafes, roller and ice skating rinks, karting tracks, snowdomes, dry and indoor ski slopes, climbing walls, activity centres, ten pin bowling alleys and all the other best family tourist attractions, that you can visit at the weekend.

Also teachers may find the site useful for ideas for the best places to take their classes on school journeys with many historical and educational atractions listed

So, if you've been for great days out with the kids, or a school trip, which isn't shown above, just send in an email and we'll add it on so people visiting on holidays and all the other children in Ulster can enjoy the great day out as well.