I was here today with my partner and 3 year old. B...

I was here today with my partner and 3 year old. Be advised if it is raining the experience is greatly restricted. Almost all the animals in poor weather will be indoors and the indoor viewing areas are closed due to COVID-19. Some of the animals are quite obviously mentally damaged. Belfast zoo has replied in other reviews as if they are doing some majestic service by housing these animals but really, I didn't pay to go to Belfast zoo to be witness to some mentally scarred elephants and bears. I regretted this aspect of my visit. A lot of the enclosures are in need of maintenance and the ramshackle 'floral hall' and the tatty posters round it are just an embarrassment. Again, such a majestic service keeping this crumbling eyesore standing in the middle of the zoo...the puddles offered the most enjoyment to the 3yr old and to be honest after the 6th empty enclosure of muddy grass I found splashing in them quite preferable myself.