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New murals add splash of colour to Belfast Zoo
Check out the zoo’s three beautiful new murals! Three new murals can be spotted at the zoo; the bottom of the old Bellevue Steps o...
Rare new-born monkey gets a helping hand from keeper Geraldine
Rare new-born monkey gets a helping hand from keeper Geraldine
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The rare François' langur primate is only three months old and is still being carefully looked after and bottle-fed by Belfast Zoo...
Minister for the Economy, Gordon Lyons, visits the zoo
Minister for the Economy, Gordon Lyons, visits the zoo
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On Tuesday 3 August, we were delighted to welcome Minister for the Economy, Gordon Lyons to the zoo.
Belfast Zoo celebrates success with three BIAZA Awards
Belfast Zoo celebrates success with three BIAZA Awards
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Belfast Zoo is celebrating industry success with the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquarium Awards (BIAZA).
Ability Café is roaring to go at the Lion’s Den this summer
Ability Café is roaring to go at the Lion’s Den this summer
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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.
Not all snakes lay eggs! Belfast Zoo welcomes six Madagascar tree boas
Not all snakes lay eggs! Belfast Zoo welcomes six Madagascar tree boas
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There has been a baby boom at the zoo as they've welcomed a host of new arrivals recently.
Visitors receive surprise with live giraffe birth
Visitors receive surprise with live giraffe birth
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An endangered Rothschild’s giraffe was born in Belfast Zoo on Thursday 13 May 2021 in view of hundreds of visitors!