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News | 21 March 2023

Swing into spring this Easter

We are getting ready for an egg-stra special Easter at Belfast Zoo on Monday 10 and Tuesday 11 April.

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We celebrate the end of a ‘zooper’ Summer

News | 2 September 2021

We celebrate the end of a ‘zooper’ Summer

We are celebrating after having a fantastic Summer and would like to say a big thank you to everyone who came to visit us over the...

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Rare new-born monkey gets a helping hand from keeper Geraldine

News | 18 August 2021

Rare new-born monkey gets a helping hand from keeper Geraldine

The rare François' langur primate is only three months old and is still being carefully looked after and bottle-fed by Belfast Zoo...

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Minister for the Economy, Gordon Lyons, visits the zoo

News | 5 August 2021

Minister for the Economy, Gordon Lyons, visits the zoo

On Tuesday 3 August, we were delighted to welcome Minister for the Economy, Gordon Lyons to the zoo.

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Belfast Zoo celebrates success with three BIAZA Awards

News | 28 July 2021

Belfast Zoo celebrates success with three BIAZA Awards

Belfast Zoo is celebrating industry success with the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquarium Awards (BIAZA).

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Ability Café is roaring to go at the Lion’s Den this summer

News | 1 July 2021

Ability Café is roaring to go at the Lion’s Den this summer

Belfast Zoo is delighted to announce that the large café at the bottom of the zoo reopens for “sit-in” dining on Friday 9 July.

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