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News | 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.

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Baby boom at Belfast Zoo

News | 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.

Farewell to Zoo Manager Alyn Cairns after 37 years of service

News | 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.

Belfast Zoo mourns the loss of Tombe the Chimpanzee

News | 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.

Pick up some roar-some gifts at Belfast Zoo

News | 14 November 2024

Pick up some roar-some gifts at Belfast Zoo

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We welcome a new baby Colobus Monkey

News | 17 October 2024

We welcome a new baby Colobus Monkey

We are delighted to announce the birth of an Eastern black and white colobus monkey. The new arrival was found by keepers on 17 Oc...

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