News and events
Celebrate Positive Ageing Month with free tickets for seniors
We’re offering one free senior entry (with a paying companion) from 1 to 24 October 2025.
Belfast Zoo mourns the loss of Tombe the Chimpanzee
Belfast Zoo mourns the loss of Tombe the Chimpanzee
We are saddened to share that Tombe, one of our male chimpanzees, passed away on 28 March 2025.
Pick up some roar-some gifts at Belfast Zoo
Pick up some roar-some gifts at Belfast Zoo
We've got plenty of ideas to help you find the perfect gift for the animal lover in your life. Choose from a junior keeper for a d...
We welcome a new baby Colobus Monkey
We welcome a new baby Colobus Monkey
We are delighted to announce the birth of an Eastern black and white colobus monkey. The new arrival was found by keepers on 17 Oc...
Death of Bora, the Malayan Sun Bear
Death of Bora, the Malayan Sun Bear
We are saddened to announce the passing of our beloved Bora, the Malayan Sun Bear.
Three is the magic number
Three is the magic number
Belfast Zoo is thrilled with the birth of a Rothschild's giraffe on 13 August 2024.
Belfast Zoo goes down under with new 'animals of Australia' habitat
Belfast Zoo goes down under with new 'animals of Australia' habitat
Belfast Zoo is going Down Under with a brand new 'Animals of Australia' habitat.