Zoos & Wildlife · County Antrim
World of Owls
📍 BT41 3LE
Photo: Robert Ashby (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Meet one of the UK's largest collections of owls
- See exotic animals and birds of prey on site
- Indoor and outdoor display areas plus walks
- Learn about falconry through a dedicated vocational course
- Set within Randalstown Forest for a woodland visit
World of Owls is Northern Ireland's only Owl, Bird of Prey and Exotic Animal Centre, set within Randalstown Forest. It's a non-funded rescue centre run entirely by volunteers, home to one of the UK's largest and most varied collections of owls alongside birds of prey and exotic animals. You can explore indoor and outdoor display areas, woodland walks, a shop and small café, making it suitable for a full or half day out with family or school groups. The centre is wheelchair accessible, needs no booking, and staff welcome questions about their rescue and conservation work. If you're staying nearby in Antrim and Newtownabbey, there are 2 bookable places to stay within 5 miles, making this an easy addition to a short break exploring the area's zoos and wildlife attractions.
Practical details
- Open
- Open to the public, no need to book
- Time needed
- Suits a full or half day visit
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible with staff trained in special needs
- Booking
- No booking required, last admission one hour before closing
- Best for
- Families, schools and community groups of all ages
From the attraction's own website on 1 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Cafe
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Gift Shop
- ✓ Picnic Area
- ✓ Parking
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Make a proper break of it — these stays are all within 25 miles.
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Maldron Hotel Belfast International
✓ Closest hotel to Belfast International Airport terminal
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