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News | 15 June 2025

Celebrate Father's Day with our 'dads go free' offer

On Sunday 15 June, dads (and father figures) enjoy free admission with a full-paying companion – perfect for a fun-filled day out ...

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François Langur family welcomes two new babies at Belfast Zoo

News | 30 January 2024

François Langur family welcomes two new babies at Belfast Zoo

Belfast Zoo is overjoyed at the birth of two babies in our resident François’ Langur family group.

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...

Lions moving to the new kingdom of the Barbary lion

News | 27 July 2023

Lions moving to the new kingdom of the Barbary lion

We are delighted to announce that we will be moving our lions to the new kingdom of the Barbary lion habitat.

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