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From 26 May to 1 June
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26 May 2025 - 1 June 2025

Love your Zoo Week

BIAZA's Love Your Zoo week is an annual event where zoos and aquariums celebrate and promote their important work in conservation,...

13 April 2025 - 28 September 2025

Quiet Hours and Autism Friendly Afternoons

Belfast Zoo is excited to offer a more relaxed and sensory-friendly experience for visitors with sensory requirements.

15 June 2025

Celebrate Father's Day with our 'dads go free' offer

On Sunday 15 June, dads (and father figures) enjoy free admission with a full-paying companion – perfect for a fun-filled day out ...

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.

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