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A Causeway Safari Tale Exhibition

Ballymoney Museum, Ballymoney Town Hall, 1 Townhead Street, Ballymoney, County Antrim, BT53 6BE
Three smiling children sitting on a bench, with two in animal costumes.
  • Three smiling children sitting on a bench, with two in animal costumes.
  • Inside view of ballymoney museum, showing safari themed exhibits.
  • Children's play area, decorated with safari theming and monkeys.
  • Archived image of the safari park with circus like tent, circa 1970.

About

Once one of the biggest and much-loved attractions on the Causeway Coast, this exhibition looks at the history of the Causeway Safari Park and those who both worked in it and visited it, reflecting the joy the Park gave to all.

The Safari Park was located at Benvarden just outside Ballymoney and was developed in 1970. It was the first National Safari Park on the island of Ireland and its success saw the team welcome 6,000 people during its first 3 days of opening.

There are plenty of children's activities for all ages to enjoy, with safari dress up, puzzles, colouring in, spot the animal trail, a safari jeep photo prop and the chance to recreate your photo with a toy lion cub.

Upstairs, you'll find a selection of photographs on the window display as well as a chance to see the 'Swings and Roundabouts: On Safari' programme on the NI Screen Digital Film Archive. There is also a free booklet on the exhibition available when you visit.

Ballymoney Museum is open Monday- Saturday 9.30am-4.30pm (closed 1-1.30pm) and is fully accessible.

So, come explore the Causeway Safari Park exhibition and learn more about the stories, memories and people who visited and worked there over the years, and of course the animals that called it home.

This brand-new exhibition has been made possible by help from the local community who have shared their souvenirs and memories, and Council's Museum Services would like to thank all those who came forward with photographs, videos, memories of their time at the Safari Park.

The exhibition continues until the 1st March 2025 and is accompanied by a programme of events including a film archive evening, primary schools programme and an early years programme

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Season (16 Aug 2024 - 1 Mar 2025)
DayTimes
Monday - Saturday09:30 - 13:00
13:30 - 16:30
SundayClosed

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