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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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Belfast Zoo welcomes the arrival of an endangered red panda

News | 25 August 2023

Belfast Zoo welcomes the arrival of an endangered red panda

Born to mother Vixen and father Chris in June, the baby red panda has remained inside the paddock. Keeping staff have reported tha...

Lord Mayor opens New Kingdom at Belfast Zoo!

News | 8 August 2023

Lord Mayor opens New Kingdom at Belfast Zoo!

The ‘Kingdom of the Barbary Lion’ has been officially opened by the Lord Mayor of Belfast at Belfast Zoo. The Lord Mayor of Belfas...

Girl Power at Belfast Zoo!

News | 4 July 2023

Girl Power at Belfast Zoo!

Several females have been welcomed to Belfast Zoo’s animal collection in the last months, as part of their commitment and particip...

Happy first birthday, Kofi

News | 7 October 2022

Happy first birthday, Kofi

We celebrated the first birthday of gorilla, Kofi, on Thursday.

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