3 days ago
Belfast Zoo remains closed for second day due to issues with water supply
Yesterday the zoo announced it would be closed on Sunday and Monday citing 'essential maintenance', but further details were confirmed in a social media post this morning.
"Belfast Zoo will remain closed today (Monday 28 July) due to a maintenance issue with our water supply,' a spokesperson said.
'Our keeper team is on-site as usual, caring for all animals and ensuring they have everything they need.'
Any customers who had booked tickets for these days have been advised to get in contact with the zoo to reschedule or request a refund.
'We apologise for any inconvenience caused,' the spokesperson added.
It comes after the facility was shut for several days in June after a small amount of E-coli was detected in the water on site.
Speaking at the time, a Belfast City Council spokesperson said E-coli was detected in a water sample taken during a routine inspection
'The Zoo has been closed to visitors today as a precautionary measure while we work with the NI Environment Agency and the council's own environmental health team to carry out additional sampling,' they said.
Watch: Story of how Belfast Zoo's baby elephant was kept in backyard of house during Second World War Blitz
'The safety of our visitors and animals remains our top priority, and we hope to reopen the Zoo for visiting as soon as possible. The Zoo's dedicated team remain on site today and are continuing to care for the animals.'
