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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.
One of Belfast Zoo’s oldest residents is celebrating a milestone birthday!
One of Belfast Zoo’s oldest residents is celebrating a milestone birthday!
Delilah celebrated her 60th birthday by unwrapping her presents with the rest of her troop.
Belfast Zoo welcomes the arrival of an endangered red panda
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!
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!
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
Happy first birthday, Kofi
We celebrated the first birthday of gorilla, Kofi, on Thursday.