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22 July 2025

Farewell to Zoo Manager Alyn Cairns after 37 years of service

After 37 years of dedicated service, Alyn Cairns officially retired from his role as Zoo Manager at Belfast Zoo on 30 June 2025.

4 June 2025

Baby boom at Belfast Zoo

Spring 2025 saw a burst of new life at Belfast Zoo and a powerful reminder of conservation in action.

1 April 2025

Belfast Zoo mourns the loss of Tombe the Chimpanzee

We are saddened to share that Tombe, one of our male chimpanzees, passed away on 28 March 2025.

Conservation and history


History of the zoo

Learn about our history, when we opened, and recent developments.

The role of a modern zoo

Zoos were first created as private collections, or menageries but their aims and objectives have changed greatly.

Breeding programmes

Good zoos are more than simply a place to see animals. We play a vital role in the conservation of species at risk.

Supported conservation projects

More species are facing extinction than ever before. We have a responsibility to ensure their survival.