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Boo at the Zoo
Join us this Halloween for a spook-tacular weekend of family fun on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 October.
Due to Storm Amy and the forecast of increasing wind speeds, Belfast Zoo will be closed on Saturday 4 October 2025.
Join us this Halloween for a spook-tacular weekend of family fun on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 October.
Are you aged 15 or over and thinking about a future working with animals, wildlife or conservation?
We’re offering one free senior entry (with a paying companion) from 1 to 24 October 2025.
After 37 years of dedicated service, Alyn Cairns officially retired from his role as Zoo Manager at Belfast Zoo on 30 June 2025.
Spring 2025 saw a burst of new life at Belfast Zoo and a powerful reminder of conservation in action.