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Events | 6 July 2025 - 28 September 2025

Quiet Hours and Autism Friendly Afternoons

We are excited to offer a more relaxed and sensory-friendly experience for visitors with sensory requirements.

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Trunkful of Memories: Farewell Dhunja and Yhetto

News | 28 June 2024

Trunkful of Memories: Farewell Dhunja and Yhetto

Belfast Zoo will say farewell to two of its oldest and most beloved animals on the 24 of July 2024.

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...

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