Welcome to Northumberland College Zoo at Kirkley Hall

Our zoo is open every weekend and during the Northumberland County Council school holidays, between 10am - 4pm. Last entry is at 3pm.

The best way to contact the zoo is via email. Please contact the zoo on zoo@northumberland.ac.uk and the team will get back to you as soon as they can. Please note, our phone line is via a central number, which is staffed during normal business hours only.

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Green Tourism certified

Northumberland College Zoo has been assessed by Green Tourism, highlighting our commitment to sustainability. Green Tourism champions environmentally friendly practices across businesses, hospitality and the wider tourism sector.

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NEETA Winners Northumberland College Zoo

Small Visitor Attraction award

We're thrilled to have won the Small Visitor Attraction Award at the North East England Tourism Awards 2025 with Destination North East England. To find out more, click here.

BIAZA accredited

We are members of BIAZA (British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums), an organisation that is dedicated to conservation, research and ensuring the highest standard of animal care.

To learn more about BIAZA, click here.