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Events | 25 October 2025 - 26 October 2025

Boo at the Zoo

Join us this Halloween for a spook-tacular weekend of family fun on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 October.

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Belfast Zoo is closed on Saturday 4 October 2025

News | 3 October 2025

Belfast Zoo is closed on Saturday 4 October 2025

Due to Storm Amy and the forecast of increasing wind speeds, Belfast Zoo will be closed on Saturday 4 October 2025.

Boo at the Zoo

Events | 25 October 2025 - 26 October 2025

Boo at the Zoo

Join us this Halloween for a spook-tacular weekend of family fun on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 October.

Science behind the zoo

Events | 18 October 2025

Science behind the zoo

Are you aged 15 or over and thinking about a future working with animals, wildlife or conservation?

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.

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.

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